Okay, so maybe that sentiment is a little out of date. I intended to update before now, but got a little sidetracked. Story of my life! I am typing this at the reception desk of my first temp assignment (I'm having flashbacks to Canada now). It was originally supposed to be 4 hours - now is 2 days. It's not much but is a weight off for sure.
It's been a busy week, and Easter passed me by in a little bit of a (chocolate fuelled) haze. Lisa and Craig arrived from Brisbane and we wined, dined, wined some more, BBQ'd, comedied, went adventuring in Williamstown - on the coast south-west of the city (once we got past the problem of me being totally incapable of reading the map) and Warrandyte - an area of bush north-east of the city (via the scenic route (that is not a euphemism for me getting us lost again!) and fairly directly once Craig took over the navigating), there may have been some more wine, an awesome Thai meal and just generally caught up. It was a great weekend and it was so good to see them. I can't wait to get up to Brisbane to visit now.
In the middle of that, I also moved into my house. After a minor setback where I discovered that the bed was queen-sized rather than double (unlike my bedding), and that it is far easier to unpack when you actually own some coat hangers, I'm settled in nicely. Oh yes, and I managed to try and set up my broadband on the one day that they are having emergency evacuation procedures at the call centre (only me!). I've caught up with a couple of friends - discovering cool new bars and coffee shops all the time :) I've also been working... so it's not all fun and games. Okay, so mostly it is. I like this new laid back me. I hope it lasts!
I bought the most expensive cinema ticket I have ever purchased the other day (spot the girl who has never lived in London)... $16.50?? Craziness. But, The Boat that Rocked is a truly awesome movie, so worth every penny. On Monday it was a beautiful day, so Cathy, Mike and I hit the road and headed south-east along the coast to Mordialloc, a little seaside town, for lunch. The drive was cool - I felt like I was on holiday in Europe somewhere (the coastline just has that feel to it in places). On the way back, we stopped for a walk along Brighton Pier - I am so lame, but that really makes me giggle. Loads of the suburbs here have the same names as British cities/areas, it's disconcerting at times.
Back to the office... 'til next week
