Trams North of the Yarra
Hello from chilly Australia!
Feels very weird to find myself in the bottom part of the globe, and know the rest of ya'll are on the top bit. The equator feels soooo far away now! So, what have I been up to?
1. Getting used to my new home in Melbourne and the low climate, the Brrr, the jackets inside the house, the freezing showers, the teeth chattering walks, the snow hats, the numbness on my fingers! You name it, I hate it: the cold! Brrr! It sure is cold!
2. Catching up with a heap of Steve's friends, so I've been eating a lot of vegetarian food and funky places and listening to wild stories, and to a lot of Bike Talk. Sadly, one of Steve's closest friends is going through some sad times right now, as his mom suffers from MND. I pray for him and for his family, so all will be well soon.
3. Getting used to the trams, trains, and more trains, and the city. What a big city, man! So much to see! Museums, aquariums, heaps of shops, music everywhere, tons of cafes! WOW! I love this city.
4. Trying to find a job, hopefully in some hip BoHo cafe. I went for an interview today, so wish me luck! Me wanna work coffee.
5. Working my way through paper work and more paper work so I can get Teacher Registration, so I can torture young minds... I mean, teach.
6. Trying to get into a Primary Teaching training program, since I want to be certified as a Primary teacher next year. More Uni, but... let's face it, I love it.
7. Applying for my Permanent Residence! Wooohooo! So, I've been filling out forms and more forms, and collecting evidence that proves I am Steve's beloved partner and a Model Citizen. Ha ha! Me? A model citizen? Ha ha!
8. Very happy because Steve's adorable doggy, Amelie, is finally back with him! I know some people's feelings were hurt, and it sucks that this is how it played out, but she is Steve's dog, and he is very happy now that she is back. Please, understand, when you become someone's X, eerrr, you don't get to keep his clothes or Cds or dogs. Sorry.
9. Excited! Cuz my sister, iGa, will soon arrive to live here in Melbourne! Yey! It makes me sad, too, cuz I wish both my sisters were here, but I know this can't be. I miss Mc heaps! I miss Prisca! Meow! It makes me cry to think we can't be close, but ... I guess distance will remain and we'll try to stay in touch as much as we can. :-(
10. Catching up with my Mama and Steve's family. Little Tristan's B-day this weekend and it'll be a grand old time, iGa. I like Steve's family. They're funky!
11. Super excited, cuz my doggy Tobey is almost ready to come to me! Weeeeyyyy! In a few months, all his paper work will be finalized and his vaccines all in place, iGa, and he will be on a plane and... with me at last!
12. Eagerly awaiting election day! Let me remind you to: Vote for Anibal Acevedo Vila! Wooo! Anibal 2008! Make 1 single cross under the Pava and the PPD. Don't be scared, and don't listen to what some folks will say. There's no denying that the current Legislature and Senate have made his time in office horrible. No denying it! This is NOT how Anibal really is. Don't be fooled into the lies some will say: that he "made Puerto Rico worse, raised gas prices, and brought about doom and gloom." Nope. Don't listen! You know he didn't do this, any educated person who really opens his eyes knows this. So, give him one more chance, ok? One more chance. I don't think you'll regret it. Vota Popular Integro!!! FUEGO POPULAR!!!
13. Not ashamed to be so politically ardent and so behind Anibal. Popular de corazon, papa. De corazon.
14. Keeping an eye out for a home, so me and Steve can rent it. So far, we plan to live in either Northcote, Thornbury, Fitzroy, or anywhere on that side of the Yarra. The bohemian, hippie side of the Yarra. I love the shops, the cafes, the vibe! Soooo cool. We've seen some nice houses so far, and I bet we'll end up with an amazing house! Yey!
15. Glad to receive such nice messages from my friends all over the world. Thanks! I don't have my own computer, so this makes it hard to answer everyone, and to post on Fbook or wherever. But, I am thankful for the love, people! Gracias!
So, there ya have it. Me and my life in a nutshell. I am happy. I am well. I am excited to be in this new, cool city. I am making new friends. I am opening new roads and dreams to follow. I am happy! Join me?
See ya later, maybe for coffee somewhere on Federation Square.
Feels very weird to find myself in the bottom part of the globe, and know the rest of ya'll are on the top bit. The equator feels soooo far away now! So, what have I been up to?
1. Getting used to my new home in Melbourne and the low climate, the Brrr, the jackets inside the house, the freezing showers, the teeth chattering walks, the snow hats, the numbness on my fingers! You name it, I hate it: the cold! Brrr! It sure is cold!
2. Catching up with a heap of Steve's friends, so I've been eating a lot of vegetarian food and funky places and listening to wild stories, and to a lot of Bike Talk. Sadly, one of Steve's closest friends is going through some sad times right now, as his mom suffers from MND. I pray for him and for his family, so all will be well soon.
3. Getting used to the trams, trains, and more trains, and the city. What a big city, man! So much to see! Museums, aquariums, heaps of shops, music everywhere, tons of cafes! WOW! I love this city.
4. Trying to find a job, hopefully in some hip BoHo cafe. I went for an interview today, so wish me luck! Me wanna work coffee.
5. Working my way through paper work and more paper work so I can get Teacher Registration, so I can torture young minds... I mean, teach.
6. Trying to get into a Primary Teaching training program, since I want to be certified as a Primary teacher next year. More Uni, but... let's face it, I love it.
7. Applying for my Permanent Residence! Wooohooo! So, I've been filling out forms and more forms, and collecting evidence that proves I am Steve's beloved partner and a Model Citizen. Ha ha! Me? A model citizen? Ha ha!
8. Very happy because Steve's adorable doggy, Amelie, is finally back with him! I know some people's feelings were hurt, and it sucks that this is how it played out, but she is Steve's dog, and he is very happy now that she is back. Please, understand, when you become someone's X, eerrr, you don't get to keep his clothes or Cds or dogs. Sorry.
9. Excited! Cuz my sister, iGa, will soon arrive to live here in Melbourne! Yey! It makes me sad, too, cuz I wish both my sisters were here, but I know this can't be. I miss Mc heaps! I miss Prisca! Meow! It makes me cry to think we can't be close, but ... I guess distance will remain and we'll try to stay in touch as much as we can. :-(
10. Catching up with my Mama and Steve's family. Little Tristan's B-day this weekend and it'll be a grand old time, iGa. I like Steve's family. They're funky!
11. Super excited, cuz my doggy Tobey is almost ready to come to me! Weeeeyyyy! In a few months, all his paper work will be finalized and his vaccines all in place, iGa, and he will be on a plane and... with me at last!
12. Eagerly awaiting election day! Let me remind you to: Vote for Anibal Acevedo Vila! Wooo! Anibal 2008! Make 1 single cross under the Pava and the PPD. Don't be scared, and don't listen to what some folks will say. There's no denying that the current Legislature and Senate have made his time in office horrible. No denying it! This is NOT how Anibal really is. Don't be fooled into the lies some will say: that he "made Puerto Rico worse, raised gas prices, and brought about doom and gloom." Nope. Don't listen! You know he didn't do this, any educated person who really opens his eyes knows this. So, give him one more chance, ok? One more chance. I don't think you'll regret it. Vota Popular Integro!!! FUEGO POPULAR!!!
13. Not ashamed to be so politically ardent and so behind Anibal. Popular de corazon, papa. De corazon.
14. Keeping an eye out for a home, so me and Steve can rent it. So far, we plan to live in either Northcote, Thornbury, Fitzroy, or anywhere on that side of the Yarra. The bohemian, hippie side of the Yarra. I love the shops, the cafes, the vibe! Soooo cool. We've seen some nice houses so far, and I bet we'll end up with an amazing house! Yey!
15. Glad to receive such nice messages from my friends all over the world. Thanks! I don't have my own computer, so this makes it hard to answer everyone, and to post on Fbook or wherever. But, I am thankful for the love, people! Gracias!
So, there ya have it. Me and my life in a nutshell. I am happy. I am well. I am excited to be in this new, cool city. I am making new friends. I am opening new roads and dreams to follow. I am happy! Join me?
See ya later, maybe for coffee somewhere on Federation Square.