Waking Up in Oz

‘Member how much I used to complain when I first got here? Looking back at some old posts, I did not shut up about things that irked me during my first few months here. Getting settled here was ridiculously complicated and at times felt like the entire universe was working against us, but once the [...]

We spent Easter weekend driving along the Great Ocean Road. Rather, Mandi spent the weekend driving and I spent the weekend being a passenger. She did an awesome job driving on the left side of the road, no thanks to these signs…

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The night before our flight to Melbourne, we had a rather [...]

Surprise! I haven’t been deported. So much has happened since my last post that the thought of updating my blog has been completely overwhelming. I’d like to start posting on what I’ve been up to the past 4 months sometime this weekend. I’ve put together a little teaser of what’s to come, by all means [...]

Ever heard of one of those investigative news reports on the local homeless guy making like $75 grand a year? I’ve always been skeptical of that until I moved to Australia. The homeless guy I pass by every day on my way to work asks everyone for $4. I’m so horribly amused by this, it’s [...]

It doesn’t take long after touching down in Australia to become aware of the Sydney vs. Melbourne debate. Aussies are extremely proud of their country, so I’d expect them to brag about other Australian cities instead of talking crap. The rivalry between the two cities that borders on obnoxious. A few weeks ago Mandi and [...]

The following may or may not have occurred where I work. The good part doesn’t happen until about a minute has passed. I know this is probably old news for anyone living in Australia.

I almost peed my pants twice this evening. The first time was when I spotted Goya black beans at the Metro Grocer in the Marrickville Shopping Centre (make a note of that, fellow Sydney black bean enthusiasts). So yes, I nearly peed myself over the sight of can after can of that glorious blue label [...]

Mandi and spent our first Australia Day participating in the age-old Australian tradition of going to the movies. What? I know, we’re lame. I spent my day off from work watching a Meryl Streep movie instead of participating in any sort of  activity in the sun with the rest of the country. Oops. No one [...]

I’m employed! Oddly enough, Mandi and I were both offered temp gigs yesterday and we both start tomorrow. My bank account was rapidly depleting and I was afraid I’d have to return home if I didn’t get a job before the end of this month, so it was definitely perfect timing. Adjusting back to 9-to-5 [...]

New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour was a blast. We spent the day/night at Yarranabbe Park in Darling Point, one of the only parks that allows you to bring your own booze. It was great to wear a tank top and shorts and not worry about looking like crap. Normally New Year’s Eve means buying [...]