Lest we forget

Today is ANZAC day and while I think very highly of our soldiers who gave their lives for our countries, I am also relieved that it is a public holiday. For the past 2 months I've had to sit a Customer Service online course for work - we have to complete one a year. They give you 2 months to do this course online but as I've moved in that time, I've had no internet connection at home and have to come to work for this. ANZAC day for me was the perfect day to come in. Luckily while I was walking from the station to work I got to see some of the parade so that was simply marvellous. Another bonus is that I've finished the course and now won't have to come in on Sunday to do any more study which means I can concentrate this weekend on 2 things - the kitchen and the rest of the house. On Saturday my washing machine and fridge gets delivered. I've asked for an afternoon delivery, that way I can pop up to the shops and get some stuff. I'm down to 52kg and my trousers are all falling off me. Sure, I use belts, but I'm tired of the gathering around my waste and it makes my bottom look saggy as there simply is no butt to fill those pants! So the interesting things I need to get at the shops will be things like clothes, a steamer (i really want one - but not one of those machine ones, just the darn pot) and other things that have just happened to slip my mind at this stage. Tomorrow before the white goods arrive, I would like the kitchen and laundry to be spotless. Then on Sunday I would like to go around and scrub every possible surface I can. I might also go to another suburb to check out their shops. On the first of May I start the gym. My work will pay for my gym membership (reimburse me), but I decided not to start until 1 May. I even got it at a discounted rate so that was just brilliant. Which means I have extra money left over in the Health fund that work can reimburse me for as well (we get a monthly allowance). I might look at dancing classes seeing there is a dance studio down the block. I seem to be settling in to my new place just fine. The commute is just a quarter of what I used to do, so that is very exciting when I make it home before 6pm. This week has been quite a hard one. Short weeks normally are. Trying to get lots of work done in just four days. Luckily, I've been using my lunchtimes to get my errands done. I absolutely love being able to go to the Queen Victoria market in my lunch hour and get cut price goods. This week I managed to purchase some things for the house including rather inexpensive storage solutions which I was overly stoked about only a quarter of the cost. I might go next week to get some fruit and veges but while I was there I found this amazing Asian grocery store. Very good prices and it had all Singapore, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese. It was the best one I've seen so I will have to go there as well to get a bamboo steamer. They had these lovely tea cups which I wouldn't mind getting, only $1 each. I could get my Jasmine tea from there as well but I'm finding it hard to decide on a type of plum sauce. I've got recipes that I need to make coming out of my ears but when I do get around to making them (probably not for another month) I will post a picture of my bakings. I'm also trying to get my brother to come over here and live in my place seeing it's a 2 bedder, but he still has his injury and his foot will take another few months to come right before he can walk on it again. Shortly, I'll stroll down to the supermarket, see if DFO's open then I'll go home. The shops don't open for another 12 minutes but at least I'll be able to go home and GET READY FOR THE FOO FIGHTERS CONCERT tonight. Jeebers, I'm so excited it's unbelievable.

Me thnks I is drnk

Me thnks I is drnk after too many Rieslings... I managed to walk home in heels (god help us all) and am listening to foxtel sports news which is utterly so boring at this stage. So many great things are happening to me at the moment, however I'm not really that intersted in sharing them. Work is simply far too busy and if I sat at a computer this evening for the mere joy of it, I might have a fit. Getting my eyebrows waxed next week, moving house and in 2 weeks, I hope to be at 49kg. So life for me is all around great. I've met a man. But I'm not really interested in anything this stage, if michael or armand was here, I would drop everything for them. Alas, they both are not. Which is also great for me as it means more me time before I have my flat warming.

Astrology

Seeing March was so crummy for me, I was looking forward to what astrologyzone would pick for me this month. Last month was a laugh and none of it came true. If I’m brutally honest, I even forced some issues to happen because of it and it wasn’t a happy ending. In fact, it was a down right disaster. But now that I know this, I know that life will just happen. I’m not going to force things to happen because it clearly doesn’t work that well in my life. I’ve tried those kinds of things before and I know if you want something you have to go out and grab it but the more I grab, the more spectacularly I fall and it’s something that isn’t pretty. In those 2 weeks I referenced in an earlier blog, I was so distraught that I pretty much shut down and kept to myself for those 2 weeks. At work I was different, but at home I would just stay in my room. In the weekend I would escape by going for 3 hour walks or just stay in my pjs for the whole day. Anyway, you can’t keep me down for long, so let’s see what it has to say..

Apparently, in may my career apsects will show massive gains – ha, I really need this to happen but of the monetary value!!so its says to pack up and go now!

The next bit is true something about how I need to go on holiday but I want it to be relaxing but also an active vacation. I really could have done with that last month!

The new moon on April the 5 will spark my wanderlust I thought I was already yearning no, it can’t get any worse (I’ve been thinking about moving states, maybe gold coast or even Western Australia) It says I may go overseas but money may be an obstacle yes, moving into a new house is not cheap

It says something about schools or courses. Over the past 2 days, I have had the urge to do something different. There is more to me than just a hot computer chick.

I skip ahead to something more exciting..

If you were born within 5 days of a particular date, the new moon will help you in a very obvious helpful way. The new moon will be aries so it will be quite wonderful. Wow, that sounds good. Let’s see!!

My home and real estate will get a fabulous boost at the full moon, April 20 or in the 4 days to follow. This new moon will be unusually friendly. Brings very rare harmony. Maybe I might find somewhere to live!!You may find the place of your dreams on or near april 20. Please let it be the place that I am already waiting for an inspection!!

Skip, Skip ahead..this is due to be one of the most positive full moons of the year for you!

You’ve been through the mill on one financial matter, but your luck is about to change for the better this month. Strewth, I hope it really does or I will start to get depressed

Mars and Uranus will bring me a wonderboltof very good financial luck (April 22) In fact, I may even win a raffle or small lotto prize Hey, anything is better than nothing, beggars can’t be choosers and all that – though I love the sound of a financial wonderbolt. When I think of wonderbolts, I think of men… Anyhow….

More good news to come financially apparently.

I may not be too bothered with my social life this month, well anything that takes a lot of planning and prep I won’t be. It’s not like you to be so secluded but energetically I’ll be back in the saddle mid may. Hmm, I know who’s saddle I would like to be back in! I should be going on a lot of blind dates at the moment especially this weekend and on the 26-27.

A stunning may will be ahead.

I may also get a text message from someone special April 28. Hmm, me thinks one needs to go out for this to happen!!

I’ll keep you posted at the end of and during April.

March Disaster

I’ve done a couple of things in March however all in all it was my hardest month yet. I lost a bit of my savings, I had to move back out this way. It really tested me. Other things have happened, but I really felt myself in a depressed state for 2 weeks. I’m still a little bit jaded, but not too much. I think it’s getting better with each day. I managed to go to the first Storm game of the season (brilliant!) I went to the Maroon 5 concert Sunday evening and it was wicked. I’m just trying to pick up the pieces of my life and we’ll see how it goes. On the man stakes, there are none. Even the one that I got jiggy with on the 20^th February (certainly the best night of my life since I’ve been in this country) hasn’t called. So I have to admit, at first I didn’t really stew on it. 2 weeks went by and I was like why hasn’t he called. Then I went into the please please call phase, constantly looking at the cellphone. Then I moved on to the can he please just text me. Then I started hoping maybe one night he’ll get merry and drunk text me. Yes, you do not need to say it because I know. I am sad! Ha, Ha. I can’t help it really. He had to be so handsome and so charming and only the most interesting bloke I’ve met in Australia while I’ve been here. I can’t remember what city he came from I can only remember that lovely night. Oh, the Elephant and Wheelbarrow will never be the same for me. I haven’t been back since but really how can you top it after that! In saying this, I’ve not really forgotten about him. I have a great memory of that night but a bit of me still wishes that he would call … please call (or text) :)

Updatin...

I feel bad, if ever so slightly, that I haven’t been bothered to update my blog. Alas, it hasn’t been because I’ve been hot and steamy with men, but because now that I am back living a couple of hours away from the city, it takes up most of my time these days. Work as I mentioned is hectic, sometimes I don’t get a lunch break. I basically get up at 6:20am, get to the bus stop at 7:40am, then I get to work about 9am or just after. Work, try to have a break even if it’s standing outside our building for 5 minutes for some air. 5:15 I finish. I race down to the train station and get home about 7pm. By that time, I’m so exhausted from the day that I just collapse infront of channel 10 for about 30 mins (enough time to catch the biggest loser) then off to bed. Tonight, for instance, I had a shower but never bothered to dry my hair. Sure it will look pretty bad tomorrow, but these days, I don’t have time to look nice. Sad but true. Sometimes it just magically happens (kidding). In the weekends, I’m spending my time flat hunting and continually being disappointed. It’s a tough battle, but I won’t give up until I find something. I’m looking for a 2 bedroom unit in a few suburbs. I went to one in the weekend that I really liked, but didn’t get it. Back to the drawing board. The only thing is that with the rental market being so overcrowded, the competition is fierce. Even in the burbs! I always make sure I look pretty and presentable. The agent on Saturday seemed quite excited about the prospect, but I was the only white person there and the only one to hand in an application on the day. Which begs the question why didn’t I get it? I’ve got a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, I am from overseas. Any history they have to check out and they put it in the too hard basket. At this particular viewing this Chinese guy wanted to fax his application to which the Realtor advised don’t bother faxing it. If it doesn’t come out clearly then it goes to the bottom of the pile. With the renting market so in demand, realtors can be choosy. Would you choose 2 applicants with rental history in the country over one person who does not? It’s a convenience factor for the agent. I’m also applying for these places by myself. I am on a wage, sure I’m not poor, but the wage is not what I’m used to. While I’m getting more in my hand than my previous jobs (due to fewer deductions), I don’t look as appealing as 2 people jointly applying for 1 property as opposed to just the 1. So it’s going to be a long road. But I’m trying to stay positive. We’ll see how it goes. Hopefully at the end of the day I will end up with a banging house!!

I'm Busy

Ooops, I’ve been a bit too busy to email. Also where I am at the moment there is no internet access and work is far to busy to update this.

Lots has been happening though all good things J

Will get back on track sometime shortly….hopefully