Sunday 21 July 2013

Hello Melbourne!!

Hello friends and family!

So seems I start school tomorrow I thought it was time for a post! Sitting in an open air McDonalds on Southbank with the worst soy latte on the planet, my fingers are freezing in this 7 degrees! But here we go!



Last Wednesday I arrived here in chilly Melbourne. The move must have taken its toll on my, because I got sick right away. I spent Friday to Sunday in bed and could hardly open my eyes! Thanks to the flu and lovely vomiting to go with it!

I have been staying with my big brother Jae.. He's about to move off to Perth so Im super grateful he has stayed to help me out!



I spent all week, once I could move again, sorting out all those things you need to once you move. Tax number, medicare, bank account etc etc boring!
Then I had to buy my new uniform! That set me back a lot of $$!  But all my new dance shoes are so pretty. And I have tap shoes. Officially my first. And I have a feeling not my last!  Having all my dance gear definitely made it feel like I was going to school. The lady that served me at Bloch was awesome. A dancer, performer and international teacher herself. Everyone I've met so far have been lovely!



I have had some awesome help from my friends Amber and Yasmin. Amber moved the day before me. So we have helped each other out and had some fun in the mean time ;)
Yasmin has been an awesome support! She helped me with so much. And we have been going to the gym together. Mm yes. I forgot to say my school encourages us to join a gym. So that means group classes and yoga and Pilates for me. Going to be so tank in no time. I'm actually enjoying it. Yet to attend hot yoga.. Once I have work I will be there!




I have had one interview so far, for a nanny job. A little boy, 19 months kind of weekend help and some evening- cos the mum has a beautiful 4 week old girl as well. Should know by tonight! If I don't get work soon I will be starving! But I have been looking like crazy!


Everyone who has supported me so far, I love you all.
To my parents, who moved on the same day as me- good luck getting that bus on the road and setting off in your own exciting adventures!
:)

I was sad over the weekend to miss Pineapple Productions third Bastille day celebrations! I almost did all 3! Missing my girls (and Nico)! You are all amazing.. Promise to keep my left kick higher than anyone's ;)

So as I nervously pack up my gear for the new beginnings tomorrow, just know I am thinking of you all. I love and miss you.

Don't forget about me
Xxxxx

Ps the wifi wouldn't work on my laptop, and I can't get my photos up from my phone.. So I will add these when I get some decent Internet!


Sunday 7 July 2013

The nightmares have begun!

You know the ones where you forget something really important? Like, your passport at the airport!
Gotta shake those thoughts!

So plenty of updates! I am 37 hours away from leaving for Melbourne. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?

First thing, Pledgeme

I raised $1340, that's $253.90 over the goal!
So thank you to everyone who pledged me. Your rewards will be sent shortly!

Pledgers:

Julie Anterrieu
Hannah Hales
Sarah Dillion
David Farland
Ling Nieh
Ling's dad
Kat Wells
Andrea Neill
Teresa Trombetta
Karen Rodriguez
Nicolas Plaire
Luana Lowe
Chriss Deuxberry
Vex Chat-Blanc
Heather Stephenson
Delphine Grundy
Kristen Greenwell
Megan Childs
Bev Hudson
Luciana Fumeo
Madeline Ireland
Hagan Sylvester
Anita Thi
Ashleigh Simons
Ashleigh's Mum
Ryoko Ibaraki
Ali Laird
C Walsh
Anne Gifkins
Raphelle Andrews
Carolyn Hawkins
Aroha Dykes
Julz Demegilio
Stephan Pouwhare
Rose Watkins
Margeret Cheshire
Kiki Clayton

Thank you again, and to the anonymous pledgers!


Farewells

Over the weekend I had to say goodbye to a lot of people! Who knew it was so hard. I received some beautiful gifts as well as fun times to leave in my memories.



Packing

This has been a challenge! Thank God for friends who gift suitcases! My new life is officially packed in these babies. I have had to disregard any emotion attached to my clothing. I have sold, gifted to friends and op shops 4 x the amount I am taking. I will become a woman of little belongings.



So, for now, this is it from me until Melbourne!
See you when I get there!

Thank you again, every one of you who has helped me in any way..
So much love for all of you!
Xxx

I really must be dreaming.....
Photo credit: Nina Gastreich
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