I haven't written in a while mainly because not to much interesting has been going on and I have been busy. This week has been dedicated mainly to interviews/applying for jobs! I am now
settled in my house and could not have been luckier with good roomates. I live about a 5 minute walk from Bondi Beach and 15 minute walk from the Junction which is a main train hub. There is a bus that runs from 1/2 a block from our house too so it is easy to get around. I have gotten rejected from about a million jobs, but am happy to say that I have a temp role starting next week. It is only 1 full day and 2 half days, but apparently once you get added 
onto the "active temp list" you get contacted more often and for longer roles. I have actually received 2 more calls this afternoon as well so I suppose this is true! The good news is with the cost of living so high the pay is also high. Tonight (Friday night) we are having a small party/get together at our house. It is with about 8 of Silvia and Youdi's classmates. They are the Slovakian couple that occupy the other room. Yesterday, Youdi came to ask permission if they invite friends since this is the first time they have not had to study 
since they have been here. They are studying English here. Another reason I love these roomates-- soo considerate. Even if they are listening to music they ask permission. They asked permission from all the other people in the building and told their friends that they must be out of the apartment or somewhere else after 10:00pm. The two girls that I am sharing a room with is April (from New Mexico) and Courtney (from Canada). Last night April and I took the train into the city and went for a walk around the Opera house and over the Sydney Harbour Br
idge. We also made a list of all the different places that we want to go to. We decided 2 nights a week we are going to meet up after work and split an "entree" (which is an appetizer) and get a glass of wine. This way we can try out all the different places we want to go in the city and suburbs. Tomorrow is the AFL finals (Aussie Football (Rugby) League. I think we are going to go up to the Australian Hotel. Apparently they have really good Kangaroo pizza and will have the game playing. Monday is Labor Day here so national holiday! I think I may take the train out to the Blue Mountains for a quick day trip. Well that is all for now. Off to eat some dinner! (And in the picture the room is a disaster because it was the day I moved in and my junk was everywhere!)
settled in my house and could not have been luckier with good roomates. I live about a 5 minute walk from Bondi Beach and 15 minute walk from the Junction which is a main train hub. There is a bus that runs from 1/2 a block from our house too so it is easy to get around. I have gotten rejected from about a million jobs, but am happy to say that I have a temp role starting next week. It is only 1 full day and 2 half days, but apparently once you get added 
onto the "active temp list" you get contacted more often and for longer roles. I have actually received 2 more calls this afternoon as well so I suppose this is true! The good news is with the cost of living so high the pay is also high. Tonight (Friday night) we are having a small party/get together at our house. It is with about 8 of Silvia and Youdi's classmates. They are the Slovakian couple that occupy the other room. Yesterday, Youdi came to ask permission if they invite friends since this is the first time they have not had to study 
since they have been here. They are studying English here. Another reason I love these roomates-- soo considerate. Even if they are listening to music they ask permission. They asked permission from all the other people in the building and told their friends that they must be out of the apartment or somewhere else after 10:00pm. The two girls that I am sharing a room with is April (from New Mexico) and Courtney (from Canada). Last night April and I took the train into the city and went for a walk around the Opera house and over the Sydney Harbour Br
idge. We also made a list of all the different places that we want to go to. We decided 2 nights a week we are going to meet up after work and split an "entree" (which is an appetizer) and get a glass of wine. This way we can try out all the different places we want to go in the city and suburbs. Tomorrow is the AFL finals (Aussie Football (Rugby) League. I think we are going to go up to the Australian Hotel. Apparently they have really good Kangaroo pizza and will have the game playing. Monday is Labor Day here so national holiday! I think I may take the train out to the Blue Mountains for a quick day trip. Well that is all for now. Off to eat some dinner! (And in the picture the room is a disaster because it was the day I moved in and my junk was everywhere!)
Yeah! Pictures.....finally!!!! Hey, I wish you'd bring the considerate roommates home with you!!! :) Looks good but Jill, CLEAN UP YOUR ROOM!!! (This is Mom speaking) I know, it is now.......
ReplyDeleteJill, the apt looks fabulous, especially compared with the tent!You can do some good cooking in that kitchen, too. It looks so big! Sounds as though Sydney suits you, too. Keep having fun. Your roommates sound great. Keep us informed with your adventures. I love having stereo Aussie experiences.
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