Sunday
A quiet day around the house, we did a bit of shopping and generally had a lazy day. I washed the car and we had dinner. We watched the final of the Australian Open tennis which Andy Murray failed to win but he put in a good effort.
Had a Skype call with folks.
And happy birthday to one of my readers Karo!
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Thirty Two
We got up and drove to the Paddington markets. It was nice to see arts and crafts on sale. Grabbed a quick drink in local pub before heading back to Glebe for lunch. We then drove to Chatswood, looking at presents for various upcoming things and had success.
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/results.aspx?i=716
We then went to Willougby for dinner, had a superb barbecue and spent evening playing a game called compatibility followed by Trivial Pursuit. Kate and I won the Compatibility but lost the TP.
We made the mistake of thinking we had a Skype call with Alv and Crystal tonight, so Alv we can do it at original time of 9.30GMT Sunday as planned.
Just driven home and off to bed
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/results.aspx?i=716
We then went to Willougby for dinner, had a superb barbecue and spent evening playing a game called compatibility followed by Trivial Pursuit. Kate and I won the Compatibility but lost the TP.
We made the mistake of thinking we had a Skype call with Alv and Crystal tonight, so Alv we can do it at original time of 9.30GMT Sunday as planned.
Just driven home and off to bed
Friday, 29 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Thirty One
Up and out to work, easy day there.
Came home and waited for Kate and when she got home we went straight back out and met Marianne at The Helm Bar in Darling Harbour. Had a few drinks and then went for dinner at Chinta Ria which was nice.
http://www.chintaria.com/
It was good to catch up on all the news from London, we'll probably see here again before she heads back towards late February.
Still muggy here.
Came home and waited for Kate and when she got home we went straight back out and met Marianne at The Helm Bar in Darling Harbour. Had a few drinks and then went for dinner at Chinta Ria which was nice.
http://www.chintaria.com/
It was good to catch up on all the news from London, we'll probably see here again before she heads back towards late February.
Still muggy here.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Thirty
Another day at work, not much to report from there.
Had a call from Oxfam this evening asking me what I'm up to these days, I think there could be possible opportunities there down the line.
Cooked a Jamie Oliver Risotto this evening, have to say it was pukka...
Spoke to Adelaide gang on phone.
Just watched the tennis, Andy Murray goes through to the final on Sunday...should be a great match to watch, we might even get a Brit winning it...
Really muggy here today, was a storm this evening but it hasn't cleared the air much.
Roll on Friday, tomorrow we catch up with Sully from Symbian who is back in town..
Had a call from Oxfam this evening asking me what I'm up to these days, I think there could be possible opportunities there down the line.
Cooked a Jamie Oliver Risotto this evening, have to say it was pukka...
Spoke to Adelaide gang on phone.
Just watched the tennis, Andy Murray goes through to the final on Sunday...should be a great match to watch, we might even get a Brit winning it...
Really muggy here today, was a storm this evening but it hasn't cleared the air much.
Roll on Friday, tomorrow we catch up with Sully from Symbian who is back in town..
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Nine
Another day at work, not really much to report, weird being back in meetings in an office.
Picked up Kate after work at Central and we went shopping.
Tonight we've chilled out at home.
Picked up Kate after work at Central and we went shopping.
Tonight we've chilled out at home.
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Eight
A quiet day at home, we got up late having gone to bed late!
Australia day today, my first one here. Was great to see all the Aussies wondering round with Aussie flag clothing on etc. We failed to catch any of the events around the harbour such as ferry racing etc, we just wanted to chill out at home.
We had lunch and dinner etc, did a load of washing and watched a lot of the Australian Open tennis, just seen Andy Murray go through to the semi's, should be another good match.
Had a cool chat to folks on Skype.
Back to work tomorrow.
Australia day today, my first one here. Was great to see all the Aussies wondering round with Aussie flag clothing on etc. We failed to catch any of the events around the harbour such as ferry racing etc, we just wanted to chill out at home.
We had lunch and dinner etc, did a load of washing and watched a lot of the Australian Open tennis, just seen Andy Murray go through to the semi's, should be another good match.
Had a cool chat to folks on Skype.
Back to work tomorrow.
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Seven
Ah Monday mornings, what fun....
Drove to work and had a fairly easy day doing nothing too strenuous at Caritas. Came home just after 5 and waited for Kate to get home.
We got ready and then headed over to Michael's 30th Birthday celebrations at The Supper Club on Oxford St. Was a really good night and was certainly very busy. We left there at about 2.30am and grabbed a taxi home. Got to bed at about 3am.
Tomorrow is Australia Day so a national day off.
Drove to work and had a fairly easy day doing nothing too strenuous at Caritas. Came home just after 5 and waited for Kate to get home.
We got ready and then headed over to Michael's 30th Birthday celebrations at The Supper Club on Oxford St. Was a really good night and was certainly very busy. We left there at about 2.30am and grabbed a taxi home. Got to bed at about 3am.
Tomorrow is Australia Day so a national day off.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Six
Sunday
A late start after just chilling out for a lazy Sunday morning. We then went over to Willoughby for Sunday lunch which was nice. We hung out there most of afternoon before heading home via Woolies at Northbridge for a big food shop.
In the evening we had a light dinner, watched a bit of the Australian Open on the tele and off to bed in order to have that joyous Monday morning back to work tomorrow.
A late start after just chilling out for a lazy Sunday morning. We then went over to Willoughby for Sunday lunch which was nice. We hung out there most of afternoon before heading home via Woolies at Northbridge for a big food shop.
In the evening we had a light dinner, watched a bit of the Australian Open on the tele and off to bed in order to have that joyous Monday morning back to work tomorrow.
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Five
The Big Day Out 2010
Today we went to the Big Day Out at the Sydney Showground. It was super hot on the train there and hot when we arrived. after an hour or though the breeze picked up and the cool change arrived. It would have been unbearable otherwise.
We caught some of Eskimo Joe and Kasabian. We checked out the silent disco for a while before meeting Mike and the others. We took them back to the silent disco and then met Caroline.
We saw Lily Allen (second time in 2 days) and then grabbed some food. In the evening we saw Powderfinger and Muse before battling home on the train and tram.
Not a bad festival, didn't feel like the festie 's I'm used to and I'm not a fan of the two stage set up.
The main arena
Silent Disco fun
More Silent Disco'ers
Muse
Today we went to the Big Day Out at the Sydney Showground. It was super hot on the train there and hot when we arrived. after an hour or though the breeze picked up and the cool change arrived. It would have been unbearable otherwise.
We caught some of Eskimo Joe and Kasabian. We checked out the silent disco for a while before meeting Mike and the others. We took them back to the silent disco and then met Caroline.
We saw Lily Allen (second time in 2 days) and then grabbed some food. In the evening we saw Powderfinger and Muse before battling home on the train and tram.
Not a bad festival, didn't feel like the festie 's I'm used to and I'm not a fan of the two stage set up.
The main arena
Silent Disco fun
More Silent Disco'ers
Muse
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Four
Friday
Back to work...
Started at CARITAS today, a short term role supporting some of their events and back filling for someone who is moving into more of the event side of things.
It's good easy money which will be handy. Spent most of morning being inducted into the CARITAS way.
Finished up at 5 and met Kate at Central on her way home and we took tram home together.
Had dinner up the pub and then had a good Skype call with folks.
Looks like me might have finally rented flat in Colliers Wood after 3 false starts. Watch this space until its sign sealed and delivered.
Back to work...
Started at CARITAS today, a short term role supporting some of their events and back filling for someone who is moving into more of the event side of things.
It's good easy money which will be handy. Spent most of morning being inducted into the CARITAS way.
Finished up at 5 and met Kate at Central on her way home and we took tram home together.
Had dinner up the pub and then had a good Skype call with folks.
Looks like me might have finally rented flat in Colliers Wood after 3 false starts. Watch this space until its sign sealed and delivered.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Three
A manic day...
Got up and after breakfast drove to Alexandria and had a brief meeting with CARITAS. I start there tomorrow doing some project administration work. It's a temp role and actually ideal as we are clear on both sides its 4-6 weeks for them and from my side if I get a proper job I can walk out of the door. Gets some money coming in.
Drove back to Glebe again.
Cancer Council Chilled briefly, I then drove to Wooloomaloo in the east and interviewed for a job with theNSW. This was an interesting role and I think the interview went well. I'll find out in a few weeks.
Drove back to Glebe again.
Then drove to Willoughby to see Bill briefly (to drop of some ironing to be honest, lucked out with a future father in law who loves to iron). Drove from there to St.Leonards to pick up Kate.
Drove back to Glebe again
We had some dinner then we drove over to the Horden Pavillion to see Lily Allen. Have to say was a really good gig and a pretty good venue too.
Took us best part of an hour to get out of the multistory car park though and we drove Caroline who we met there back to Newtown
Drove back to Glebe again
Just got home, trying to sort out rental issues with the flat in London and now off to bed before up early to go to work.
Got up and after breakfast drove to Alexandria and had a brief meeting with CARITAS. I start there tomorrow doing some project administration work. It's a temp role and actually ideal as we are clear on both sides its 4-6 weeks for them and from my side if I get a proper job I can walk out of the door. Gets some money coming in.
Drove back to Glebe again.
Cancer Council Chilled briefly, I then drove to Wooloomaloo in the east and interviewed for a job with theNSW. This was an interesting role and I think the interview went well. I'll find out in a few weeks.
Drove back to Glebe again.
Then drove to Willoughby to see Bill briefly (to drop of some ironing to be honest, lucked out with a future father in law who loves to iron). Drove from there to St.Leonards to pick up Kate.
Drove back to Glebe again
We had some dinner then we drove over to the Horden Pavillion to see Lily Allen. Have to say was a really good gig and a pretty good venue too.
Took us best part of an hour to get out of the multistory car park though and we drove Caroline who we met there back to Newtown
Drove back to Glebe again
Just got home, trying to sort out rental issues with the flat in London and now off to bed before up early to go to work.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty Two
Sad news, overnight the excellent cafe in Glebe we ate in on just Sunday, burnt to the ground
http://www.smh.com.au/national/popular-cafe-totally-destroyed-by-fire-20100120-mjg2.html
Got up as Kate went to work and jumped on the bike and cycled round the par, across the Anzac bridge and back past the fish markets. Took me about half an hour. Will try and get another one of these trips in this week and start to build them up.
Came home and showered and started on job search again. Starting to get some fruition tot he previous efforts.
Tomorrow I'm going to see CARITAS about some work. It's not directly event work yet, more back filling for someone who is now running an event (who it sounds like is less experienced than me) so more admin at this stage but it is work and its casual so gives flexibility, will bring some money in and could lead to a proper event role. I could be in work by Friday...
In the afternoon tomorrow I also have a job interview at The Cancer Council of New South Wales, this role is event co-ordinating their Relay for Life events in NSW, although might only be par time.
In addition this afternoon I talked with a recruitment agent about another job I applied for, she wanted a slightly revised CV which I sent through so more may come of that tomorrow. That's another interesting looking role.
Watch this space.
Picked Kate up from work and we came over to Willoughby for dinner with Carol. We usually do this on a Thursday but tomorrow night we are going to see Lily Allen in town.
Links
http://www.caritas.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home1
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/
http://www.smh.com.au/national/popular-cafe-totally-destroyed-by-fire-20100120-mjg2.html
Got up as Kate went to work and jumped on the bike and cycled round the par, across the Anzac bridge and back past the fish markets. Took me about half an hour. Will try and get another one of these trips in this week and start to build them up.
Came home and showered and started on job search again. Starting to get some fruition tot he previous efforts.
Tomorrow I'm going to see CARITAS about some work. It's not directly event work yet, more back filling for someone who is now running an event (who it sounds like is less experienced than me) so more admin at this stage but it is work and its casual so gives flexibility, will bring some money in and could lead to a proper event role. I could be in work by Friday...
In the afternoon tomorrow I also have a job interview at The Cancer Council of New South Wales, this role is event co-ordinating their Relay for Life events in NSW, although might only be par time.
In addition this afternoon I talked with a recruitment agent about another job I applied for, she wanted a slightly revised CV which I sent through so more may come of that tomorrow. That's another interesting looking role.
Watch this space.
Picked Kate up from work and we came over to Willoughby for dinner with Carol. We usually do this on a Thursday but tomorrow night we are going to see Lily Allen in town.
Links
http://www.caritas.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home1
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty One
A day at home after running Kate over to work in the car. Applied for one job today, had a phone call later in the afternoon about some possible short term work which I'll mull over tonight and follow up tomorrow.
Chucked a chook on the bbq this evening.
Another sunny day!
Chucked a chook on the bbq this evening.
Another sunny day!
Monday, 18 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Twenty
Monday
We had a crap nights sleep, a bloody mozzie caused havoc in our room and I couldn't find it to squat it. there's nothing worse than the high pitched whine of mozzie wings by your ear. Kate alas was bitten a few times.
We were up and about early, Kate started work today, she got away just before 8am. Back to reality, I just need to land a job now too.
I spent the day looking for jobs and making a mega spag bol for dinner. Had a good Skype call with folks after dinner.
Weather is all good here, beautiful blue skies all day.
We had a crap nights sleep, a bloody mozzie caused havoc in our room and I couldn't find it to squat it. there's nothing worse than the high pitched whine of mozzie wings by your ear. Kate alas was bitten a few times.
We were up and about early, Kate started work today, she got away just before 8am. Back to reality, I just need to land a job now too.
I spent the day looking for jobs and making a mega spag bol for dinner. Had a good Skype call with folks after dinner.
Weather is all good here, beautiful blue skies all day.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Nineteen
Sunday
A lazy morning and then we went shopping, we grabbed some lunch in Cafe Otto on Glebe Point Road. We cooked dinner in the evening and generally chilled out.
Kate starts work tomorrow so it feels like a proper Sunday.
A lazy morning and then we went shopping, we grabbed some lunch in Cafe Otto on Glebe Point Road. We cooked dinner in the evening and generally chilled out.
Kate starts work tomorrow so it feels like a proper Sunday.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Eighteen
A quiet day around the house, Kate went out shopping with her mum on the North shore side of town. I did a few bits and pieces around the house.
Had a small meltdown when the landlord called in the morning, today was last day he could give us notice to move out before we roll onto a rolling contract, thankfully he only wants access to put insulation in the loft, but also the same a bit un-nerving!
Spoke to H & P on Skype in evening and watched run fat boy run on tele.
Had a small meltdown when the landlord called in the morning, today was last day he could give us notice to move out before we roll onto a rolling contract, thankfully he only wants access to put insulation in the loft, but also the same a bit un-nerving!
Spoke to H & P on Skype in evening and watched run fat boy run on tele.
Friday, 15 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventeen
Busy day today, up and about checking the job sites, Fridays seem slower than other days for new jobs. We went into the city to take back a couple of presents/shoes which were not needed or needed changing etc. Had a light lunch in town.
Came home and did some more job stuff, I then washed the car.
We decided to go out for dinner at the pub and went here
http://www.australianyouthhotel.com.au/index.cfm
Ate far too much in the restaurant part as opposed to pub section where food looked lighter.
Came home and had a nice Skype call with folks.
Came home and did some more job stuff, I then washed the car.
We decided to go out for dinner at the pub and went here
http://www.australianyouthhotel.com.au/index.cfm
Ate far too much in the restaurant part as opposed to pub section where food looked lighter.
Came home and had a nice Skype call with folks.
Day Two Hundred and Sixteen
Thursday
A day around the house apart from a brief trip to Broadway to get phone credit. Applied for a number of jobs during the day. We went to Willoughby for dinner which was nice. Came home and went to bed.
A day around the house apart from a brief trip to Broadway to get phone credit. Applied for a number of jobs during the day. We went to Willoughby for dinner which was nice. Came home and went to bed.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Fifteen
Just finished reading Chris Evans biography, very entertaining.
We spent time at home in the morning, looking for jobs etc. We had planned to have a break and hit the beach bit weather seemed to go off, so we opted to go for a short drive and walk instead. We headed over to 'The gap' basically the South side of the harbour entry here...
The Gap link!
We then hung out on Watsons Bay, the home to the famous Doyles, we took a short stroll up and down the beach.
We cam home and had a BBQ with salad and have been chilling this evening. Been a big thunderstorm too.
Pics...
Sydney in background (plus some bloke)
The Gap
Doyles
Kate walking the beach and Doyles
Doyles Again
We spent time at home in the morning, looking for jobs etc. We had planned to have a break and hit the beach bit weather seemed to go off, so we opted to go for a short drive and walk instead. We headed over to 'The gap' basically the South side of the harbour entry here...
The Gap link!
We then hung out on Watsons Bay, the home to the famous Doyles, we took a short stroll up and down the beach.
We cam home and had a BBQ with salad and have been chilling this evening. Been a big thunderstorm too.
Pics...
Sydney in background (plus some bloke)
The Gap
Doyles
Kate walking the beach and Doyles
Doyles Again
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Day Two Hundred and Fourteen
A day at home
I spent much of the day looking for jobs, I signed up with an agent, applied directly for two jobs and prepped for another application. Kate went out and did a big shop for supplies.
It was pretty warm and muggy here in Sydney today.
we had a nice dinner and relaxed in the evening.
I spent much of the day looking for jobs, I signed up with an agent, applied directly for two jobs and prepped for another application. Kate went out and did a big shop for supplies.
It was pretty warm and muggy here in Sydney today.
we had a nice dinner and relaxed in the evening.
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