Well then!
Well, I know I have been complaining about money and jobs a lot lately. So I'm sure I'm going to raise a few eyebrows when people here I booked a flight to Australia of all places.
But what can I say? I'm spending roughly $1000 a month on living expenses here in Vancouver and my job brings in about $500 a month. My options were down to two things: Attempt to find temp work, or leave.
Another unemployed friend of mine is having a hell of a time even finding temporary work right now, and there's not much left for me here this summer. I'm avoiding doing anything fun because it costs money. So I pretty much have just been wandering the streets (and spending money anyway on all the various delicious things).
So now's my time. I'm not tied down by anything. I'm out of here as soon as I can manage. I'm going to go do some farm work in the interior (well hopefully, if anyone writes me back!), probably the Okanagan. I will have free food and accomodations - and if I get to go to the place I want, free Tai Chi and Yoga classes! During that time I will be able to save my money.
On August 4th I have my driving test. I'm certainly hoping I pass that one, since I am flying out on August 5th!
The flight was RIDICULOUSLY cheap. I'm serious when I say I looked at flights ALL OVER THE PLACE. I could not find a cheaper flight anywhere (that was on my list anyway). In the end I paid $800, which is probably cheaper than flying across Canada.
I won't be paying rent for 2 months, that already saves me $1000. Case still owes me another thousand, and mom is giving me a modest sum from the sale of the house. So I can afford it. And I know how to travel on the cheap. I'll do a farm stay there too if I am worried about money. I just feel guilty.
I refuse to let the summer go to waste! I'm only young once! I'm so over that responsible adult thing. *cough* Plus I get to see Laura! And if I'm lucky, maybe Colin! And maybe I'll look up my other former travel mates too!
But what can I say? I'm spending roughly $1000 a month on living expenses here in Vancouver and my job brings in about $500 a month. My options were down to two things: Attempt to find temp work, or leave.
Another unemployed friend of mine is having a hell of a time even finding temporary work right now, and there's not much left for me here this summer. I'm avoiding doing anything fun because it costs money. So I pretty much have just been wandering the streets (and spending money anyway on all the various delicious things).
So now's my time. I'm not tied down by anything. I'm out of here as soon as I can manage. I'm going to go do some farm work in the interior (well hopefully, if anyone writes me back!), probably the Okanagan. I will have free food and accomodations - and if I get to go to the place I want, free Tai Chi and Yoga classes! During that time I will be able to save my money.
On August 4th I have my driving test. I'm certainly hoping I pass that one, since I am flying out on August 5th!
The flight was RIDICULOUSLY cheap. I'm serious when I say I looked at flights ALL OVER THE PLACE. I could not find a cheaper flight anywhere (that was on my list anyway). In the end I paid $800, which is probably cheaper than flying across Canada.
I won't be paying rent for 2 months, that already saves me $1000. Case still owes me another thousand, and mom is giving me a modest sum from the sale of the house. So I can afford it. And I know how to travel on the cheap. I'll do a farm stay there too if I am worried about money. I just feel guilty.
I refuse to let the summer go to waste! I'm only young once! I'm so over that responsible adult thing. *cough* Plus I get to see Laura! And if I'm lucky, maybe Colin! And maybe I'll look up my other former travel mates too!