I've taken today and tomorrow off work so that I can pack up my granny flat, as I'm moving in with my parents for the last couple of weeks. (Some of that time I'll be in Hobart/Strahan, hopefully).
My sister is moving in here after I move out, so It's not like I have to pack up all my kitchen gear, just the things that I want to store for when I get back...like my favourite mugs etc.
Admission: I am a hoarder of the ultimate kind.
You don't want to know how many mugs I actually owned before getting rid of them the other day! Reducing all my gear down to a few big plastic boxes has been a real cleansing experience. (ahem, not that I've finished yet...) I'm just not in the habit of throwing things out when I don't need them any more.
And so the collection gradually builds.
My sisters and my mum came along last weekend to sort through some of the things I was giving away and to my delight, they claimed quite a bit. Grumbling all the time that they'd get in trouble when they got home from their respective spouses...teehee!
Better your hoarder pile than mine ;P
Today, I fixed up my bank account, bought some decent headphones for my ipod (my trusty travel companion) bought more plastic boxes, packed and sorted. I'm tired, but got another day ahead of me.
I leave in just over 17 days.
I'm excited, but kinda nervous to travel there alone. I'm meeting up with friends/family when I get there, doing a trip to my uncles house (5 hrs on a train) and then a 7 day tour of England, Scotland and Wales...then back to London to look for a place to stay permanently and work.
Much to do before then, I dare say. this is my short list...
-clean the flat
-sell my car
-buy a digital camera
-finish my resume
-cancel my health insurance
-change my addresses
-notify relevant authorities (want to travel safe, you know!)
-SAY GOODBYE TO ALL MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS!!
31 July 2007
27 July 2007
Farewell party
Well, nothing says I'm really going like a farewell party!
My workmates have been really sweet this week, saying that they'll really miss me and how great it's been working with me. There's nothing like an ego boost!
I really am going to be sad to leave this job. The people I work with here have been incredibly great to me and I've valued living and working on the North West coast like never before. The town of Ulverstone...I lived so close to here for most of my life but working here for such a well respected business and seeing so many residents every day - being a part of the community has been a wonderfully enlivening thing. I talked to two clients today and told them that I was leaving and I realized that I really will miss this small town "able to get to know your clients" kind of feel.
Really not sure if I'll settle much in London. I'm a little apprehensive about being around so many people all the time. I'm sure to frequent the parks a great deal! Will just have to wait and see how things go.
There's always Dr. Whoville in Cardiff, Wales. :D Did I mention that's on my "can't wait to see!" list?
My workmates have been really sweet this week, saying that they'll really miss me and how great it's been working with me. There's nothing like an ego boost!
I really am going to be sad to leave this job. The people I work with here have been incredibly great to me and I've valued living and working on the North West coast like never before. The town of Ulverstone...I lived so close to here for most of my life but working here for such a well respected business and seeing so many residents every day - being a part of the community has been a wonderfully enlivening thing. I talked to two clients today and told them that I was leaving and I realized that I really will miss this small town "able to get to know your clients" kind of feel.
Really not sure if I'll settle much in London. I'm a little apprehensive about being around so many people all the time. I'm sure to frequent the parks a great deal! Will just have to wait and see how things go.
There's always Dr. Whoville in Cardiff, Wales. :D Did I mention that's on my "can't wait to see!" list?
20 July 2007
eating one of our nation's emblems
So...last night I was deliberating on what to have for tea...and who can go past meat that's so good for you? And check out the price. I got almost 500g of kangaroo meat for only $3. Such a bargain, and it tasted good. Kind of felt weird though, to make a stir-fry with hokkien noodles and chinese hoisin sauce, talk about a mix of cultures!
Kangaroo meat, as far as meat goes, is one of the better ones for you. Plus, they're not domesticated and farmed widely thus being free from hormones that makes beef/sheep grow faster. I hate that we cull so many, and that there isn't a wide enough market for the animal meat so they end up on the scap heap. Killing to accommodate ourselves is not something I want to be accustomed to. If we're going to kill any animals, it should only be enough for our needs. Kangaroo is one of the native animals to this land and it just seems natural that it should be a staple over one of our introduced, domesticated and highly farmed breeders.
Kangaroo meat, as far as meat goes, is one of the better ones for you. Plus, they're not domesticated and farmed widely thus being free from hormones that makes beef/sheep grow faster. I hate that we cull so many, and that there isn't a wide enough market for the animal meat so they end up on the scap heap. Killing to accommodate ourselves is not something I want to be accustomed to. If we're going to kill any animals, it should only be enough for our needs. Kangaroo is one of the native animals to this land and it just seems natural that it should be a staple over one of our introduced, domesticated and highly farmed breeders.
19 July 2007
london encounter of the fun kind
I bought this book today, it's a good small snapshot of London book, with a map in the back. Looks like the perfect size thing for me to read up on before I go, and to pull out of my backpack when I'm in the city.
Lonely planet is my best friend right now :)
Only 30 days to go...
Lonely planet is my best friend right now :)
Only 30 days to go...
12 July 2007
the beginning of it all...
Please, I have a bad history with blogs, so if I get lazy or bored with this, leave a heinous comment kicking me into gear.
I owe it to you to get myself into gear and showcase the British Isles in all their glory (so that you then follow suit and join me in my endeavours. Gosh, at least come and visit me!) :)
37 days to go...
I owe it to you to get myself into gear and showcase the British Isles in all their glory (so that you then follow suit and join me in my endeavours. Gosh, at least come and visit me!) :)
37 days to go...
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