Archive for February, 2008
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008We went to test-drive a car a few days ago and my hubby talked me into giving driving a try since I would have to give the “thumbs up” in purchasing the car anyway. So he took me to a quiet road where there weren’t many cars and I took over. I drove [...]
Doctor shortage
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Before we had decided to move to Australia, I had spoken to my mom about the possibility of moving to Australia one day (was testing the waters). She, in her stubborn way, said absolutely not since the health care system in Australia was backward and not advanced at all. (My mom is very [...]
Strange weather
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008This morning I got an email from someone back home complaining that it was snowing. 7 inches (about 18cm) and still falling hard and thick. After reading the email, I got a pang of jealousy while MJ was relieved he wasn’t there. While I don’t LOVE snow, I don’t HATE it either. [...]
Good news!
Friday, February 22nd, 2008MJ has a job!
About a week ago, I found an ad in the local newspaper and I showed it to MJ. He sent his resume and a couple of days later he had an interview. The day after his interview he was called with an offer!
It’s not the greatest position and it requires [...]
I’m hungry
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008It’s shortly after lunchtime right now and I made the family a nice healthy lightly toasted wrap with ham, turkey, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a bit of mayo. I’ve done it many times before back home and it’s always filled my belly but right now it seems to have just been an appetizer [...]
Learning Cricket (the game, not the insect)
Monday, February 18th, 2008So when in Rome (or Australia), you should do as the locals do…
And last night, the entire family (aged 2 to 80-something) was gathered in front of the TV watching a strange sport called Cricket so I sat beside my husband and started to ask a whole bunch of questions…
What is this?
Who’s playing?
How do you [...]
Trying to get adjusted
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008I know it’s been awhile since I last posted about my adventures in Australia but we had some technical difficulties. Back home we had cable internet. It was unlimited bandwidth and fast and most importantly only $50 a month - just the way I like it. However, in Australia, it’s unheard of [...]
Drivers license
Thursday, February 7th, 2008MJ has pestered me about getting an Australian driver’s license since about an hour after we arrived here. Today I finally gave in and got my Australian driver’s license. It was very easy to get one. I just had to fill out a form; show them my NJ driver license, passport, proof [...]
I’m married to an Australian
Monday, February 4th, 2008MJ had been in the US for almost 5 years. He still had his accent but not as thick as it used to be when I first met him. He even started saying some words just how Americans said it like oregano (uh-reg-uh-noh) instead of the Australian (aw-re-gaa-no) and pepper instead of capsicum [...]
Fish out of water
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Back home, I ran the house. I called the shots. I knew exactly what things were and where I could find them. I knew what questions to ask and I knew how to navigate myself through businesses and offices. I was in full control…until I came to Australia. Now I [...]
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