Made it!

So, we moved. I'm here at the new place, blogging from my bf's comp because mine sits here beside me, still in pieces. poor baby.
I am so tired, words can't describe the inconvenience and mess that the move was, it was like, everything went wrong. The truck booking, one of the guys that was meant to help us, loading stuff on to the new apt, as the lift that we could use was a hundred miles away. But we got through it. Thanks to some wonderful friends. The new apt is so beautiful i really look forward to coming home, I love being here with him, it's so peaceful and a lot of fun.
... I just forgot what a hassle moving can be. I"m still unpacking, my clothes are in a suitcase, i dont know where half my stuff is..and everything just seems to take longer, like we're in a blackhole or something. Today after work we spent four hours cleaning up and tidying up his old place, and got home absolutely exhausted So no unpacking tonite, which really annoys me as I hate tripping over cardboard boxes everytime i turn a corner..or digging through all my clothes to find a pair of pants. which i still can't find, or my jeans.
But its good to be here, i dont regret it for a minute. I love 'our' place, i can't wait to make it my new home.
i just miss my cat, my sis and my mum still , not necessarilyin that order! And i miss the convenience of being in a home that's totally set up. ohh the luxury of knowing where everything is..i hope to get there again soon.

When it rains, it pours.

I'm not having a good day.. I'm home because, someone broke into my car this morning and stole my wallet, damaging my passenger side door in the process. I've never left my wallet in my car before, nor have i had it broken into here at home before. Last nite, on my way home, i stopped for petrol. When i got back in the car i gave my wallet to my sister who was sitting next to me, to put in my hand bag. I also got her a chocolate, because she was sad\upset about my moving out. So we get home, by the time I unload all my bags, groceries and move around the 50 odd cardboard boxes i had piled in my little hatchback, i didn't even think twice to check if my wallet was safely back in my handbag. This morning, I realised my wallet wasn't in my handbag and i figured it must still be in the car. As my mum got in my car (i usually give her a lift to the station), she mentioned my passenger door was open..for some reason she didn't notice that the lock was mangled and the panel slightly beaten. Goes to show what state of mind we're all in, in the morning! I looked in the car for my wallet to no avail, i rushed back inside and looked in my room- nothing. I woke my sister and she checked her bag- nothing. She realised she has left it in the car. No problem, i went back to my car and when i opened the driver side door i saw the lock sticking out and the dents around it. I started crying and ran back inside because then i realised that someone had broken into it. Before i had been so preocupied with the stupid cardboard boxes inside i didn't realise that my car was messier than usual and the rearview mirror was vertical. I guess when you've been rushing around like I have the past few days, with stuff everywhere, not to mention cramping all the boxes in, I didn't think to have a second look at the mesiness.
So : damage: its going to cost me $500 to fix the car. Not only have they mangled the lock but they've damaged the panel and dented it. That ain't cheap. Bastards!!!!!!! Also , i've never lost or had my wallet stolen before. I had to cancel all my cards, i had just taken $200 out last nite and I lost that too. I know it could have been worse. It was also my brand new Oroton wallet that my sis gave me for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. This is just a real shitty time for this to happen because i'm moving this weekend and i can't afford all this hassle, financially and emotionally. I am thankful no one is hurt and i know that is the main thing. But i am overly fed up with things happeneing to my car. Last year an accident, year before another accident, year before that someone broke into my previous car and completely trashed it. At least , with this car, they only took the wallet and wrecked the door. I'm upset and i feel violated, I'm angry someone has my wallet and could use my liscence and credit cards to fake my ID. I know it's a stupid thing to think about, but I know it can happen. I'm so upset, i feel drained emotionally. I couldn't stop crying this morning I was really out of it. I know it's not a big deal, but why did it have to happen now? Moving is hard enough, let alone dealing with all this crap.
Well nothing to do but try to better the situation and get my mind off things. Time for some Charmed and Friends DVD's. Get the ball rolling and get my car fixed, but i can't do it till after the weekend as i'm moving.

Moving forward

Well my bf and I found a gorgeous new place and are moving..next saturday. I am stressing! it is hell to pack up and move your life, leave home as you've known it for 26 years and do it all in a week. Meriton (the apt builders and real estate) bastards only give you two weeks from when you put the app. in but it took them one week to get back to us because the landlord wanted to charge more rent. in any case, we got it at the price we wanted. So many things are running through my head its just impossible to catch them and slow down. Also with a busy social schedule and broomball yet again tomorrow nite- I played last Thursday- i feel like i'm running on empty. I know I have to slow down but I don't know how. I have a lot of packing to do , although I've started already, and at the same time I'm so nervous and scared. What if it doesn't work out? well i know it's life and you have to take a chance and move forward. I'm pretty certain that I am doing the right thing and that it's going to be fun, and I can't wait to have my own home..On one hand it does feel like a small step because so many of our friends are getting married this year, so I am not freaking out about that, and it reminds me that thankfully, I am taking it slow. I am also, so sad to leave my sister, my mum and my cat behind...and move to unknown suburb..but it will also be a great new experience and it will be fun.. I have to be positive and try not to freak out. I know i'm old enough and responsible enough, but it's just so easy to be at home and deep inside be a kid isn't it? Well here goes..I feel like I'm about to jump into a pool! But I always love the water.

The Aussie ad that caused a riot!

If you haven't already heard the big stink up about the new Australia.com ad that's been launched, then you must be living on the other side of the world. oh wait. you probably are. Since us Aussies, living in the Arse end of the globe, are a different kind of breed.
This new hilarious ad has caused a riot, why? because it ends with a girl saying 'so where the bloody hell are you?' it's actually funny and kind of corny, but worth checking out.

Firstly, it caused controversy here because, really it was promoting Australia as fowel mouthed beings, who like, swear and stuff eveveryday.Not us! really. Girls in bikini's dont' say bloody, we're such a civilised prim and proper nation. Yeah right! It is in a sense promoting the 'ocker' nature in Australia (the fact we're so casual and easygoing and speak using words like 'bloody', 'g'day' etc). I am torn about this...whereas I think the ad is funny, and it has gotten a lot of support here , I dont' really want people to think we're like crocodile Dundee or that freaky Steve Irwin guy. But at the same time, we're able to 'take the piss' (make fun of) of ourselves, and it is a BIG thing here to joke around all day, and give people a hard time albeit endearingly. So what's wrong with that? Why not promote our nation like it is? we dont' all say 'bloody' everyday (although 'bloody hell' is Extremely used in frustrating situations by moi!) but we ARE casual, we ARE easygoing, so really...get over it mate!
The poms are having a whinge about it...and they banned it! so what's new. In any case, is it inappropriate? maybe if you don't want your three year old kid watching it and saying 'bloody' but if he doens't pick it up from a tourism ad, he will sure as all hell pick up from school. is it effective? you bet. it's taken off in Britain-despite the backlash, China, US, the Brits DO love it but their upper crust stuffy broadcasting authorities don't.
Is it really portraying Australia in a good light? yes. check out the scenery. I've been to most of those places, it looks exactly like that. It is a beautiful, unspoilt and unique culture rich country. And I wouldn't trade that for anything! So where the bloody hell are you? it'd be good to get some more tourists around here :)

I'm a dreamer..

Just like Gracey!

You Are a Dreaming Soul

Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all... But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses. Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others. Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life. Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

On single friends, new places and lots of runnin' around town..

Oh crap I think Miriam tagged me, the little rascal :)
I haven't done a questionnaire on my blog before since I'm quite new to the blogging world so here goes , chica!!

Four Jobs you have had in your life ?

Cust. service at video store, jewellery sales assistant, contact centre consultant and technical writer (current).

Four Movies you could watch over and over ?

Amelie, Nueve Reinas (nine queens), Snatch, Dirty Dancing.

Four places you have lived ?

Only 2: Buenos Aires and Sydney

Four TV Shows you love to watch ?

Desperate Housewives, Friends, Charmed , Newlyweds (yes yes i know they split up, I'm tragic.)

Four places you have been on vacation ?
Switzerland, Italy, France, Vanuatu

Four websites you visit daily ?

smh.com.au
Gracey's, Miriam's , Katia's, Gabi's blog.

Four of your favorite foods ?

Anything spanish, Italian, French and japanese. I just couldn't narrow it down to dishes! oh and Cheese! any Dutch cheese i can get my hands on.

Four places you would rather be right now ?
On holidays in Europe or a remote tropical island

Four Bloggers you are tagging ?

Gracey, Mike, Katia, Gabi.

ehehehe. Well that was fun.
So now to why I started writing this post in the first place. Last weekend my bf and I went to visit a friend of mine that lives in a very cool, new part of Sydney. you know the type, new developments, on the water, Wisteria Lane kind of suburbs, as he calls it. Since Sydney does not have any old charming apartments like the ones you'd find in Europe, we have to settle for the new kind every few years. My friend is a lovely lovely guy, just bought his own place, works like crazy but is also sporty and really sweet. And he's single. I'm finding I have a lot of male single friends, and I am really wanting to set them all up! but all my girl friends have boyfriends, so any takers? :) Of course my bf warns me against such matchmaking activities because they have gone so wrong in the past... but i can't help it, i want everyone to be happy and in love. Life is too short not to be.
Anyway we were visiting this new funk-ay suburb to check out the area, as we may move there :) together in the next few months....its very exciting and i am really really really looking forward to it. It's huge because I am still living at home and I love it, but I guess we all have to be old and responsible and be on our own. I will miss my cat so dearly though. Just kidding, of course, i'll miss my mum and sis the most. This is a crazy activity though, looking for new furniture figuring out where to live, MY GOD. Being a grown up is just exhausting. it's enough at the moment to work everyday, go to broomball/gym, do grocery shopping, clean up around the house...add it to having your own place, and I'll probably need to clone myself to cope. But , I'm sure , I know it's going to be wonderful.

Wishing I was there

Still sick with this stomach bug, and I"m home tonight trying to get some rest and not think about 'I should be at broomball I should be at broomball' the Oscars are on and i"m not watching them, because I don't want to spend the whole nite in front of the TV!
I feel awful, like i'm letting the team down, I know it means the other two girls have to run harder tonite, especially one of them who's one of my very best friends, and just in case you haven't tried it at home folks, running on ice ain't easy :) But i'd be useless as I'm so tired and full of strange tummy pains, so I must recover..
Had a great chat with my mum today over coffee (peppermint tea since I don't drink much coffee) and told her about some new decisions and changes i've made in my life, she was very supportive. I'm stoked, I always need her support, because she's so strong and she's a great rolemodel. As much as we drive each other crazy :) I'll do some more thinking then jot it on here when I feel ready.
I'm definitely going to miss my favourite bookstore around here which is of course, founded by Dutchies... I just love the Dutch.. :) I know its warm and wonderful (albeit horrendously humid) here at the moment but I do wish I were in Holland crossing the canals on the streets and eating some cheese...hmm Europe! well i'll have to dream until I can get there. I"m sure it's a lot easier to be sick when it's not 90% humidity.

Better days!

I'm home sick, big stomach problems, but I won't go into it. Had a very bad sleepless nite and i thin in total i must have slept for about 4 hours or so, my kitten dutifully staying next to me once my bf went to work. I hate being sick, whereas it's really nice to be home watching DVD's , feeling so out of it and with little energy makes me feel like i'm wasting time. But I have to clean my room! do some washing! when my bf rang up to check on how i was feeling the first thing he said was ' DON"T Do any cleaning' he knows me too well.. :) I'll have to quiet down those cleaning demons. He got me the Charmed series on DVD for my bday which I LOVE so i'm going to watch some more of those today..
The other side of my mind is battling with everything I have to do at work. I recently volunteered to do stuff, because I thought it would be great experience, but it has turned out to be a lot more than i bargained for. A lot of work, that's putting me behind on all that i have to do..I keep telling my boss, he keeps saying to just keep going, and then keeps asking me if i've finished. Are you kidding me? did i not just tell you this was weeks worht of work? well i can't get mad as he is lovely and probably the best person I've worked with. I also feel guilty staying home today but i can't work feeling like this
hope it goes away soon..i need my energy back.