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!

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
https://www.facebook.com/NinaGastreichPhotography?fref=ts

Butterflies fly away!

Only a short 9 DAYS until I jump on my plane and head to Melbourne!
I am beyond nervous now!
As my training is full time ( more than full time) I will need to work in the evenings.. I have been applying for jobs like crazy! It's proving difficult, to find work within those certain hours.

I am moving over with nothing but myself, a suitcase, my fees paid and hopefully my new dance uniforms and shoes all purchased!

With all my fundraising plans moving now, I am hoping to create a small cushion to survive on - Might need to buy a giant bag of rice when I arrive! ;)

Pledgeme is steadily moving towards it's goal and it's deadline!! I have had some amazing support so far, so thank you! <3
With 4 days left, I have $411 to raise.. So please have a look and see if you can donate :)

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/1181


I had a garage sale yesterday afternoon with my friend Kat, who is heading to Paris for the next year at least!
We made a bit towards our travels :)

With the left over clothing, I have photos on facebook.. everything is $5.. please have a look and comment 'yes' on any item you would like! It needs to all go this week!! And it leaves me with money to feed myself, hopefully until I get work...

I will then be free from 90% of my worldly possessions, and all my friends can have new clothes for cheap!

I can't believe that after 18 years, the day has come that I will be dancing for a LIVING! all day, 6 days a week. There are three extraordinary  woman I would like to thank Heather Lomas, Heather Johns and Julie Anterrieu. These 3 woman have trained, shaped and mentored me since I was 7 years old. I would not be the woman and dancer I am today without you! I hope to make you all proud. Thank you for all the advice, pain, tears and opportunities you have given me.

Xx

Halfway there

The days are flying by. It's now been 2 weeks since I found out I am leaving!
I have sorted though all my belongings, started selling, giving away and throwing out.
I am down to the bare essentials now, and it feels very strange!

This is a big move to do alone! I'm pretty nervous!

I am working hard to get myself ready for this new chapter.. Trying to keep my body strong with dance class and yoga. I am certain I will still get my ass kicked from day once- and I can't wait.

I have been waiting for this kind of opportunity my whole life. So even though it's hard, and there are people and things I don't want to leave behind- I have to keep my head up, and power on!

So I am aiming to be out in 15 days!
I only get one week with the best job ever, Master Dylan Hynes! I think I will die when I say goodbye to him

Things to watch out for:

My pledgeme of course!
https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/1181

I am selling some thing..
Follow the link, then check out all the other things


And the garden party garage sale this Sunday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/207709509381917/

Thank you to my friends and family for your support.
Xx

Dreams do come true

Dreams do come true.

Last week, while I was on holiday in Melbourne I went to visit the performing Arts school I was interested in.
After a long but casual talk with them.. They turned around to say to me 'hey, this is gonna freak you out but we want to audition you tomorrow morning'.

Yeah. no. biggie.
Anyway, of course I accepted. What could go so wrong? That they would hate me and send me home.
No pressure.

Off I went at 10am the next day.
Under prepared, in socks, shorts and a singlet (Was not ready!!) I warmed up..
After just the technique, they offered me a place. They didn't even follow through with teaching me the 2 combinations they said they would.

This kind of opportunity comes once in a lifetime right?
They only take 25 student in the course a year. Out of the whole world.
The pressure came when they said, 'You start 22nd July- this year'

So now I am flat out selling my stuff, throwing stuff out and trying to earn money to pay for this!

I have so much to leave behind.
But so much to look forward to.

Xx Cole