Finding My Way

On Friday, I went up to Eightyone, the restaurant I am applying for a job at (I'll include a link below).  I spoke with the owner, Kathryn, and I was told I would be given a "run" in about a week or so.  I am still a bit nervous about starting a new job, but I am welcoming the idea of extra money and meeting new people.  There is also a hospital in walking distance from me that is hiring a receptionist.  As soon as I can find my resume, I plan to apply for that job!  It is 20hrs/week, but since the pay is so good out here, it would still be plenty of money and it would allow me to have time to be a tourist.

Later Friday evening, Kieran and I decided to have  a few drinks at the house.  Since, I have said goodbye to all my coworkers, friends, puppy, family...omaha...the united states..., I have kept a relatively strong facade, but I knew the inevitable would happen, The dreaded breakdown...  I am not really sure what even caused it, but I think everything had clicked.  My poor roommates got to see the flood gates open, and it took me awhile before I could shut them off... embarrassing to say the least, but they were all so nice to me.

Saturday, I decided to head back into the city, but this time I was with my two favorite tour guides, my roommates, Eva and Kieran.  The city has all sorts of alleys full of cafes and bars and shops.  I really do think Melbourne may be my favorite city of all that I had visited last year.  After grabbing lunch, we decided to find the tallest building in Melbourne, the Eureka Tower.  Once you reach the 88th floor you have a panoramic view of all of Melbourne.  Eva and I had decided to pay extra to go into a box with frosted glass that then extends out of the building and the glass turns clear! (Confusing I know, but the picture may help :) ).  We ended up going home Sat evening because our original plans to go to the ice bar fell through.  We intended on getting a group of people together, but there were scheduling conflicts.  It is now just something I can look forward to later!  We spent the rest of Saturday and Sunday relaxing.

Eva and me at lunch

Kieran and me in the city

In the city...We aren't really sure what is wrong with the water..

At the Eureka sky deck

Kieran outside the Eureka tower

Eva and me in "The Edge"- the glass cube that extends from the building

Today, Monday, I decided to venture out to the mall.  I needed to purchase a pillow and some black pants and button down shirts for work.  I don't know who Target thinks they are out here, $120 for pants?! CRAZY....Luckily, there were also cheaper ones, but c'mon, you're Target.  Maybe that is why K-Mart is the big deal out here?  There is also something called Big W, which I think may be a Walmart, but I have not checked it out yet.  I also noticed that they didn't really have any department stores here, the Targets and K-marts are their one stop shop.  I may try to venture to the beach tonight or my roommate, Justin, had invited me to meet his friend that is visiting from Perth.

I did try to tune into the Husker game yesterday, but I couldn't get a live feed since I am outside the U.S.  I had to keep checking the score and holding my breath.  That is too bad for the loss.  I think I may be a little homesick, I have noticed I like that I can count on an American movie being on tv so I can hear our accent.  I am starting to get confused of which way to drive seems right to me.  I obviously don't have the Australian way down, because everytime I go for a jog, I have to double check which ways to look before crossing the street.  But, I also think I may now be confused if I were to try driving if I were back in the states.  You should also see me trying to pass people when walking...We do a bit of a left-right-left dance before I can get around.

Well I will stop with the rambling; but it does help to get everything out.  I know that initially things are tough with an adjustment period, and soon I will begin to be getting a life back--no reliance on others, having a job, my own friends and my own things to do.  I am thankful for the support I have found in Kieran and the rest of my roommates. They are awesome!  I hope all is well back home! Love you!!!
eightyone :: fine food & wine :: restaurant, bar, Berwick, Victoria