How the beauty has begun to unfold...

Today is my two-week anniversary with my beautiful new life in Australia! It seems that this place is more lively and encouraging than ever before – and it seems that things are falling into place quite easily for me.

I am quit happy to report that I secured a six-month reception/admin role at a company called WSP Lincolne Scott! I received a phone call last Friday from Robert Walters (one of the temping agencies I signed up with), describing to me the position and what my expectations should be. And I cannot even begin to describe how good of a fit this is.

First of all the length of the time is quite appropriate considering my situation. How the 462 work/holiday visa functions is that I am not to stay at one place of employment for more than six months. I was getting a little nervous with the temping agencies when I continually received phone calls for only one-day assignments. But when I my beloved new friend Vicky phoned me, I had an instant turn around in hope when she said I can expect a six-month role!

Second of all, I really agree with the pursuit of the company, which is something I would hope to accomplish within my field of work. WSP is a green engineering firm that seeks to make non-residential buildings more carbon neutral. The goal is to have carbon emissions down by 50% by 2020 to help create greener cities!

Third of all, the people in the office seemed to be really suiting for me. It is a very young office with people ranging from my age to about 38. When I sat in the lobby and observed all my potential new friends, I was thrilled about meeting more people my age (it seems that most backpackers here are from the ages of 19-22). So it will hopefully be a really great place for me to meet some new friends!

Fourth of all, the office is a bit more casual than other positions I was apply for in the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney. I started to feel overwhelmed at the financial investment in clothing I would have to make to find an office position. But luckily I am able to wear my clothes of comfort and choice (flats, leggings, and bright dresses – you know my style).

So that is my job situation in a nutshell! I am starting next Wednesday, but it honestly could not come to me any sooner☺ Now I am in the process of finding housing… which should not be too much of a problem. I am meeting with a guy from a company called Furnished Properties today to check out a place in a part of Sydney I am really interested in (Surry Hills)!

Other than those updates, my social climate is still bringing my heart great warmth and delight. Yes, the life of the unemployed can be so difficult! All I seem to fill my time with is café outings with friends, sight seeing with epic symbols of this country, sitting in parks, an occasional shopping spree, perhaps a pub on some nights, and sitting in the common rooms of my hostel where I am continually confronted with beautiful new souls. It is difficult, I know, but I seem to be managing!

I would say the highlight of my last week was actually just last night with my best mate, Joylynn. Being that she lives about an hour away, we decided for both of our sanity to meet half way during the week! Given our appreciation for the Irish culture and a good cider, we have discovered a place called DJ Galaghers that we will meet at each Tuesday! So now I have something stable and exciting too look forward to every week. I love that girl a lot; it’s nice to have a sense of home when being so far away.

Well that is about all I have to report at this time – sorry if it is a bit too mater-of-fact, but that is how my mind is functioning at the moment. Guess I should probably enjoy these last few moments of freedom… and take a nap ☺ Thank you and I love you all!