We've been here in Melbourne one week today. We have been staying at this nice place and feel relatively settled and comfortable here. We're getting the hang of things. The past few days have been nearly filled with shopping. There are all the after Christmas sales going on and we need "professional" clothes for our future jobs. It's like I grew up in the past 2 days - I'm an adult now. I have 3 suits (suits are not cheap, by the way, and I'm not happy about it), lots of collared shirts, sweaters, fancy pants, and I even found some nice shoes that fit my behemoth feet. The shoes are Aldo brand, and a size 10 actually fits, for those of you with equally large feet (no one).
I responded to ads for three sweet apartments in the CBD (central business district) area of town, and we visited one and filled out an application. I really hope we get this place, you will all be stoked to see it if we do. It's pretty nice. Small and expensive, but pretty dang nice. Keep your fingers crossed.
It was 33 degrees Celsius here yesterday (92 F), and I think it's even hotter today. Good old summertime. At least our apartment stays cool and all the buildings are air conditioned. We got library cards and are using our reserved internet time here to save some bucks at the internet cafe. Yeay tax dollars! Other than that, I don't think I have much to report from down under. We may try to rent a laptop while we wait for ours to arrive, since it will probably be 2-3 more weeks until we get them (sad face). Until then, no pics and scarce blogging - sorry. I'll be sure to send out a celebratory email when we return to normalcy with our own computers in hand.
In case I don't talk to you before, happy new year everyone! Stay safe and have fun. And someone invite my mom to do something, she's bored.
2 comments:
Ang, so great to hear things are settling down. I hope you get the apt. When do you expect to hear? I'm thinking of you often, espcially during the holiday season.
Here is an invitation, Diane..come to Austin! We'd love to have you.
Happy New Year Everyone! xoxo
"And I think Joshua is one of those people who just surfs other people's blogs and randomly comments. Hello Joshua, welcome."
Angie, does this mean you don't know who Joshua is? Just a stranger who comments on other people's blogs? How bizarre! How does he come across your blog?
I'm glad you found lots of suitable clothes (no pun) for your job hunting. Good luck with getting the apartment you are hoping for. What's "expensive" over there?....I'm afraid to ask. You must be enjoying the hot weather. I'm surprised you want to use an air conditioner since you are most often cold. Well, I hope you guys have a safe and happy new year, too. I might just sit this one out at home this year. Looking forward to your next blog or phone call. I love you!
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