Brisbane July '07

Sunday, July 1st ‘07

This morning, I was woken up by Damien’s text asking me if I would go to his place today as he was on his way there. Water is a big deal here! I’ve been taking my shower every 2nd day. Anyways, I was taking a shower and washing my hair, I haven’t washed in 3 days and Drew’s father pressed me about water shortage. I try my best to take a quick shower but washing my hair takes at lease 6 mins. Tried to explain this to him then, he asked about my leaving. The way he was talking and the things he was saying the past few days told me he wanted me out. I also want to leave soon. Pat told me there was no problems but apparently there is, so I started to pack. Here’s a mistake I just did, I called Damien and asked it I could stay at his place for a couple of nights. I really shouldn’t have! His voice and words told me I was putting him in a though spot. So, minutes later I booked a hostel. When we were walking in West End, I saw a real estate agency that finds places for backpackers and students so, I’ll go there tomorrow.

Monday, July 2nd ‘07

Went to the real estate agency and they didn’t have anything available, so I spent some time online looking for a place. The website I found is shared-accomodation.com.au.

His mum is on her way as Damien is dogsitting for her, as she goes to the dentist. One of the dogs is pregnant. Wow, her dogs are ugly and don’t have a nice personality. Damien’s dog Pyrros is much better. Yep! Pyrros Dimas in honor of this Greek weightlifter. He kept on trying to play with the non-pregnant dog and she wanted noting to do with him. The pregnant one just kept on growling at Pyrros even if he didn’t pay her any attention. It was really, very annoying. When his mum finally came back, we went to meet his best Friend Chavi at the science museum with her mum’s boyfriend’s kids. Stephanie gave me a call and it felt good to talk to her. We shall meet up this week and catch up! We spent the rest of the afternoon with them. It was nice but I wouldn’t pay to go in, it’s really just for kids or kids like Damien.

Tuesday, July 3rd ‘07

Going to work this morning, feels soooo good to have a job. It’s not the best job in the world but it’s nice and I get to have a paycheck. After work, I went back to Drew’s parents to pick up my luggage as I’ve been wearing the same thing for about 3 days now. His mum was really nice and his dad seemed happy to be rid of me. I have to take 2 busses, this is going to take soooo long. I don’t feel like it. At lease my backpack is already at Damien’s. Texted Damien to meet me at the bus stop. He’s sweet, he came to meet me, late, but still did! I started on some laundry as I have loads to do.

Wednesday, July 4th ‘07

Today, is state of the origin day. It’s a big footy (rugby in this case) game happening every Wednesday night between the Blues (NSW) and the Maroons (QLD). Damien and I are going to one of his friend’s place to watch it. I still have a lot of laundry to do today, so I’m gonna do that, then look for a place and Damien and I are going for Yoga at 5:30. Well, he was meeting his friend Kate at 11am but she’s running late and coming at 1 doesn’t make any difference to me as I don’t want to hang around with them, I’ve got my own stuff to do. Kate arrived and we spoke for a bit until they talked and pushed me away from the conversation. They left to go see Transformers, no way I was going to see that!

I’ve been inside for a bit, I should go out and take Pyrros for a walk! That was nice, I took Pyrros for a walk and cross by Shani and Scott (Shani is my co-worker and Scott is her boyfriend). We spoke for awhile and I ended up at their place. We watched the State of Origin, talked and Pyrros spent most of his time on me. He’s sooooo cute! I want him. As Damien’s not coming back tonight, I’ll let Pyrros sleep with me in bed. I like him so much, I miss Lola and Fanny!

Thursday, July 5th ‘07

Woke up by my mom calling at 8am. With Pyrros sleeping next to me. He’s so cute and sweet! Tried to sleep some more but Damien arrived at about 11am. Well today, I’m gonna go look at a place where a guy owns like 4 houses with like 15 rooms he rents to international students. The rooms are a bit expensive as my budget is 150/week all included and his are from 155-200/w. Still worth looking at them. I walked there but there was no reception therefore, I gave him a call and set a meeting for 3:30pm. Now, I’m gonna walk around and look at boards and posts to find a place. I might get lucky!

I’m sitting across from the Roundabout, where I work and I’m making calls to people that has rooms to rent. Most are already taken. Called a girl that had a French name and had a strong French accent when she answered so I started in French. She’s moving out and there’s someone moving in at the moment but there’s still another room available. Good!

Took a nap and went to visit that place with international students. All the rooms where pretty expensive 180-190/w except one 2m/3m at 155/w. The owner was quite a talker and I know his entire life frankly, I didn’t care and just wanted to leave the minute I saw the place and heard the prices.

Now, I’m sitting again across from the Roundabout but this time, I ‘m waiting for Stephanie. It’ll be good to see and talk to her. Wonder how she’s been!?! Well this was a great night! Had a great talk with Stephanie and felt good to speak in French as well. We went to Satchmo’s for a pizza and live music. I’m really glad we caught-up.

Friday, July 6th ‘07

This morning I’m looking at a place as well as this weekend. Went to the place not far from here, I’m to visit but there’s no one home. Saw a bit inside from the window and it’s really very nice. I’ll go again after work and before meeting Richard. I’m at work now got here ½ an hour early. I’m supposed to come in now but it’s slow and my boss just asked me if I would come in, in half an hour. It’s ½ an hour less pay but I don’t care that much right now.

Just finish work and went to the place to visit and it’s really very nice and big. I like it. It’s at the top of my budget 150/w but I also get to save on a 86$ monthly bus pass so that’s about 20$ less on transportation. Besides, it’s good to walk back and forth from work. I haven’t given my decision yet but I’m 98% sure I’m gonna take it. I have another place to visit tomorrow or Sunday. We’ll see!

Well, I just meet up with Richard. I was a longer walk then I expected thought! We went to Starbucks and spoke for quite awhile. I really missed him, it was nice to see him again. Just sad we don’t spend as much time as we used too. He looked at my laptop as I’m having problems playing DVD’s on it at the moment. He also gave me all the mail I had sent to his place. Mostly, catching up was nice, just sad that he had to leave early for a bachelor’s party (or bucks night). I hope we’ll spent more time together like we did before I left. Felt good to see him.

Saturday, July 7th ‘07

7/7/7 4 months I’ve been in Aussie land! Nice!!! Today, I worked and then went with Shani to the store where she introduced me to Carab, tastes like chocolate but isn’t chocolate. It’s really nice! She’s great, showed me around to some good little grocery stores in the neighborhood. We stopped at the place I was looking at yesterday, just 2 streets from her and I decided to take it without looking at the other place, just no use as I know I want it and it’s just really very convenient. We then went to her place, she plays a lot of music and she showed me how to play the trumpet. That was a bit funny but I was able to make a couple of notes, I just find it’s too much work for my lips. I did like the clarinet though! It was really nice, I got the hang of it pretty quick remembering primary school and playing the flute. She lent me a book to learn the clarinet and I must have spent an hour or 2 on it. I think I want to start on the clarinet so if any of you knows someone that has one they don’t use and are ready to get rid of, please let me know. Hey I may become the female Benny Goodman! Ya, right! Ahem! lol!! Well, I might say I really like her and her boyfriend, we get along so well, it’s great!

Sunday, July 8th ‘07

Today, is the start of my weekend and I moved into my new place! I’m soo happy! It’s great to have my own place, my own room, somewhere to call home! I love this soooo much! Aloka, the woman renting the place is very nice and I think I’ll get along well with her. She’s sweet! I brought part of my stuff and Pyrros followed me the entire way, I guess he got used to me and thrusts me now. I brought him back as I had other stuff left at Damien’s place, I also gave him a good bath which did him good! I love that little ball of fur! Brought the rest of my stuff to my place and did some groceries so I can eat some poutine tonight. Yay! Poutine! I met my new flatmate, Abe, he’s from the Philippines and works in the Valley (Fortitude Valley). He has many movies and we watched Night at the Museum, really good.

Monday, July 9th ‘07

I was very lazy today and it felt really good to be! Abe and I went for a ride as he has a car but being a “learner”, he’s not allowed to drive without someone with a “full” license. We went to a huge mall to do some groceries but as we walked thru it, I saw a little shop in the middle with a couple of hats and they were 4$ so I bought 2 one black and one brown, at that price, why should I stop myself!?! We did some groceries and watched Superman Returns, as a girl that has the Superman collection, I thought the movie was well done, I just think that Lois Lane was not a good choice and her personality’s not the same anymore. I was also surprised to see Peta Wilson, the actress that does Nikita in the TV series in the movie but also having such a small part.

Tuesday, July 10th ‘07

Back to work as this is my Monday! My mother called this morning and it felt good to talk to her. My boss sent me a text at about 20mins to 10 asking me to come in at 11:30 instead of 10:30 another hour of pay lost. During my brake I was surprise to see Damien as he stopped to say hi and talk for a bit. It was nice of him! My boss told me that I wouldn’t be working again on Wednesday and Thursday, this isn’t good! If it’s the same next week, I’ll start looking for another job as he told me he needed me full time and this is the second week where I’m only working 3 days plus he’s been taking hours away from me. After work, I went to Damien’s place as he had some of my mail and spent a little time with him. Back home, watched The Terminal which is a movie I really like.

Wednesday, July 11th ‘07

Didn’t have much else to do then be lazy so I slept in late, watched some TV. Can’t wait ‘till we get wireless! Damien came over to look at my place then, we went to this nice lookout close to his place. I brought my sleeping bag, pillows, my laptop for music, water, almonds for him and olives for me. Took Pyrros along as well. It was really nice to spent that time with him. It was nice and romantic with the view. We had a great time, I hope we’ll have some more good times like that. Lauren called, Katie and her are coming either tomorrow or the next day, it’ll be nice to see them again. They also asked if they could stay over for a couple of day, time to find something. That’s cool! It’ll be nice to see them again.

Thursday, July 12th ‘07

So lazy again! There’s a German girl moving in today, all 3 rooms will be taken. She seems nice! Abe has been a bit creepy at times, he doesn’t have any friends and tried to get me to be his, I spent a bit of time with him at first but he seemed to push himself on me it just didn’t work well with me. I’m almost trying to avoid him. He’s just been a bit too much. It’s nice though that he meet Damien yesterday and I hope he thinks he’s my boyfriend, I’ll feel better. Anyways, there’s a latch on my door I just lock it at night. Makes me feel better. I don’t think he would try anything funny but I like it better locked! Did some cooking and baking today, t’was nice! Cool! Just spoke with Lauren and they are coming to my place now. I love company!! It’ll be nice to see them again!

The girls got here with another Canadian girl Carrie. I didn’t know they were bringing another girl. Ah well! To me, it’s just nice to see Lauren and Katie again. Katie’s leaving on Monday for Sydney and Tuesday going back to St-Louis. We talked for a bit and now, it’s time to sleep. I’m a bit nervous as my boss hasn’t text me what time I shall show up at work tomorrow, I hope I’m not fired! I really need the hours, I’ll just go to work at the same time as last week. We’ll see!

Friday, July 13th ‘07

Went to work but apparently, I’m not working. That’s not good at all. He did say I’m working tomorrow, at lease that’s that but won’t get much of a pay though. He said I would work 8am, I think he doesn’t need me that early but he feels bad for not telling me that I’m not working today and that I went all the way there for noting. I went back to my place met up with the girls and took a walk to West End as Lauren has to place some Adds for her car she’s selling. She’ll be staying for a month or so and want’s to sell her car before she leaves. I brought them places where she could place her add and then we went to the state library to use the free internet. Yup! Free internet, no need for subscription or reservation, just go in and use a free computer. We then separated and I went downtown with Lauren, going to see Jeremy at the Palace Backpackers to see if he has any one day work for me next week. When I got there, he was out to lunch for another hour and I have to meet up with Damien in an hour. I’ll go back on Monday!

Back home and tired from the long walk as well as hungry so I’m eating and just texted Damien that I won’t be going to his place being tired, hungry and don’t feel like walking up the hill to his place. He texted me back saying that he’s lonely and really want’s me to get to his place. So, I’m on my way after I hang my laundry. Got to his place not long after, Lauren texted me saying they’re on their way to my place and will be there in about 40 min so Damien and I went back to my place.

The girls came and left as Carrie’s flying in and hour or so. I’m gonna go see Damien play Footy (Rugby) with the Uni league. He left before me to go train, it’s so cold I don’t want to spend more time than I have too on the field. Got there just as they finished training and were about to start the game. Nice! It was sooooo funny! All the guys tackling each other on the field and piling up. Damien run’s with girly wrists at times. It’s nice to watch the game though. God it’s cold!! The other team was obviously older and much better as the end score was about 50-nil. Soooooo funny! Their coach didn’t have a pen so I provided him with one as I always have a couple with me. I didn’t see much of the second half as I sent most of it talking with the referee to the following game.

After the game, Damien, Alan (his best friend), one other mate and I went to the other mate’s place as he took a shower and I texted Lauren and Katie to join us at Alan’s place, where we’re headed. We got to Alan’s place and ate some steak! The girls got lost like 3 times but I blame Alan’s bad way of giving directions. The girls finally arrived and we all talked for awhile then, the boys left for a party and we went back to my place.

Saturday, July 14th ‘07

It’s a freaking early start. The girls stayed at my place again last night. They’re still here as I’m about to leave for work. I was really surprised to see Brian (Stephanie’s boyfriend) come around to see me. He said Stephanie told him I worked here and wanted to come and say hi. That was a bit strange for me as I didn’t spend much time with him when I stayed at his place and we’re not really close or anything. It was nice of him to come by though. Well today, I got just enough money to pay rent and 5$ to spare with the 8$ left from next week, that leaves me with 13$ to survive on for the week. Great! (very sarcastic) Really don’t like this situation. Had a talk with my boss hopping to get more hours for next week as a girl that started this week got more hours than me, she was hired to do dishes but I can do it until the other girl leaves if that’s what it takes for me to get some hours. I really don’t feel good about this. It really sucks! There’s one good thing, I get to bring leftovers at home. Yup! Instead of throwing food in the garbage, he gives it to us to bring home. Got some mac and cheese as well as some caesar salad.

After work, I walked back with Shani as we have been before. She’s really nice and I love talking with her. Ended up at her place again. She’s sooo sweet! Her boyfriend lent me some movies. I spent maybe an hour there. They also fed me diner, it was nice. I really feel comfortable with them. Went back home to watch movies when Kameron (a swing dancer) texted me, he was at a bar where there was some good jazz but no follows and wanted me to get there. He didn’t know what bus would take me there but the cab would be about 8$, as I didn’t get much of a pay, I had to turn him down. I really wanted to go but what can I do when I got no money. I’m learning what it is to be really poor and barely making my rent. It is not a good feeling!

Sunday, July 15th ‘07

As I have no money and I’m not working today, the plan is to laze around the house all day. Yup! Laze around. I texted Damien saying that he’s welcome anytime if he wishes. He texted back that he’d be here around 3. Watched movies then around 4 he texted saying he’d be coming around 7. Kristina (my German flatmate) joined me at watching movies and TV, Aloka (she’s like the landlord that lives downstairs) and her daughter came upstairs for food and we started to talk with her daughter. She stayed with us for a bit, then around 8, Damien texted to say he wasn’t coming. Yup! He delayed and canceled, it’s pretty usual with him which is why I would never want to have him as a boyfriend, he’s not reliable at all! After a tempting text, he changed his mind but didn’t show up until 11pm. Kristina and I watched a “horror” movie called The Cavern, it sucked big ass, especially that most of it is a black screen where you just see nothing. Then, we watched the Dreamcatcher but didn’t finish it as we were too tired.

Monday, July 16th ‘07

Got woken up by a phone call. A man’s voice I heard on the other end of the line. A familiar voice! Alain! Nice, I had forgotten they were coming today. Got up and cleaned up the place a bit as they’re coming over. It’ll be so nice to see them. Just excited to see some Montreal friends. We talked for awhile and then, I went to work as today, I’m replacing Shani after 1:30, it’s not many hours but it’s better than noting! We walked together as I pointed out where to go for groceries, the state library for free internet and the way to downtown. Alain and Jen cooked diner and it was really good, I hate cooking and they love it as well as miss it so it works for everyone. They’re leaving tomorrow morning but coming back on Friday.

Tuesday, July 17th ‘07

Was woken up by Jen to tell me that Abe is moving out today and told Aloka about it while moving his stuff. Also, Aloka was surprised that Alain and Jen where sleeping over which I have told her before that they would ah well, I’ll talk to her later today. Worked today, walked back with Shani and ended up spending some time at her place, she lives about 3 streets from me. When I saw Aloka, I told her I had told her about them sleeping over and she said that she “misinterpreted what I said” she also said she didn’t want people sleeping in the living room but that I could have people in my room. Well, they left today to go north to do some scuba diving and they’ll be back on Friday and I’ll figure something out about them sleeping in my room. I did tell her they’ll be back Friday for a couple of nights so she won’t be surprise.

Wednesday, July 18th ‘07

Today is lazy day, as I don’t have money, I’ll be watching movies. I also have Kameron coming later today. Kristina and I talked about Abe leaving and it makes us both happy. He was a bit creepy and we didn’t get along well with him like we do. We’re hoping that our next roommate will be fun. Kameron and I had a long chat about starting a dance on a week night at a bar like the petit Medley in Montreal. We want to have an intro class and he’s taking a DJ class on Saturday. It’ll be great! He’s very motivated and it’ll be great to work with him. He also have an extra mattress he’s willing to lend me for when Alain and Jen’ll be back. Great! I went to see Damien at his place and hung out for a bit. It’s great to have him as a friend I can hang out with anytime.

Thursday, July 19th ‘07

Damien’s coming over to watch a movie. I like spending time with him. It’s really nice, I just wonder if he realizes that Abe left with all his movies and we have only a small selection. We watched an Australian movie called Cracker Jack, there were times where Damien laughed and I didn’t understand the joke but it was a nice movie to watch.

I spent some time with Kristina and some French guy came over to look at the place. He seems OK.

Friday, July 20th ‘07

My very busy week is starting today, I’m working, Alain and Jen aren't coming back until Wednesday or Thursday, going to Australia Zoo on Sunday, the outback on Monday, then “hopefully” full time work starting Tuesday, Richard coming over Thursday and as it’ll be his B-Day on the following weekend will surprise him with B-Day cake which I’ll have to bake on Wednesday. I’ll be very busy. I’m at home and Alain and Jen just got here. I’m waiting for Kameron to come over and bring his extra mattress, it’ll be tight in my room but we’ll manage! I’m just happy to have some friends over. It’s the first time in any of my travels that I’ve had some visit from back home. I’m really enjoying it and wish more friends would do the same. Hint hint!

Christina’s a bit sick and we invited her for diner but she’s going to sleep. Kam got here and Alain and Jen left to buy groceries, they’ll be cooking again tonight. I’m glad as I dislike cooking. Kam brought a template for the post we’ll put around the city for dance nights, it’s freaking awesome. Much better than what I had in mind. He’s really dedicated in this project and it’ll be great to do it with him.

Tonight, is swing shack and I’m happy as I’ll get to dance with Alain and I love dancing with him. Well, I pretty much monopolized Alain as I won’t get to dance with him again for a long time. I was also very surprised that Mark included them in the jam circle.

Saturday, July 21st ‘07

Working at 8 this morning and finding it very hard. It was great dancing with Alain yesterday. My boss just told me that I’m working on Monday, it’s good ‘cause I need the money but I was counting on spending the time with Alain and Jen. Ah well! We closed early at work today and I walked back with Shani, we stopped at a garage sale and I spoke with my mom. Stopped for a little chat with Scott and a bit of clarinet practice before going home.

I can’t believe she just did that! What a bitch! Got home and found Alain and Jen outside giving a private on the lawn. We all came in and while they were finishing their class, Aloka started to “bitch” about them being here. She said: “I thought they were staying here for only one night” I replied: “I specifically told you they were staying for a couple of nights” then, she asked for how long they’ll be here and saying she doesn’t like them showing up when I’m not there. They were supposed to stay until Thursday but because of her, they’ll be leaving on Monday. I stayed calm but inside, I was boiling and still am/ I can’t believe she’s humiliated me like that as well as being rude and disrespectful. Also, I pay rent and I should be allowed to have anyone I want over for how long I want. I will not believe a thing she says ever again and won’t tell her when I have friends over anymore, I was doing it as a courtesy but this is the 2nd time she lies and says : “Oh but I didn’t know” when I know I told her. You guys are all welcome and don’t worry about getting me in trouble, you won’t!

Anyways, Alain and Jen just finished their class and we’ll be going to South Bank do some sight seeing. Afterwards, we’ll be going to a friend of theirs. This was really cool! We watched the very first episode of Sesame Street from 1969. We chatted and then got initiated to Robot Chicken, it was so good, we watched at lease 5 episodes (they last about 10mins each).

Sunday, July 22nd ‘07

We got up early to go to the Australia Zoo. It’ll be great! I’ve been wanting to go just not alone. I’m slightly excited to go though the sky is a bit overcast. We got in and the 1st thing we saw was a woman holding a Koala in her arms. 1st up, feeding the elephants. Nice! Alain and Jen saw many elephants in India but I was glad to feed one. Next up, a croc, bird and snake show at the Crocoseum. And it’s raining! There’s some TV network filming and we were “lucky” (really not so much to get a speech from the environment minister and Terri (Steve Irvin’s wife) else, the show was really nice and entertaining. We have about one hour before the next show so we are headed for the kangaroos.

Wow, this is great! They have a huge enclosed area where we can walk thru. There’s kangaroos everywhere (mostly wallabies) and we can feed them as well as pet them. This is great and very enjoyable, they’re not scared of us here and we got really close to them. They are nice and soft. Went to see the emus, the elephants playing and the tigers. New, we’re with the koalas and we can take a picture while patting them. Nice! This is such a great experience, I never thought that one day, I’d be in Australia patting koalas and kangaroos.

There was a koala “show” but we just decided not to go as it is far from where we are and had 10 mins to get there. Now, we are in the other inclosure with the red kangaroos. They aren’t the big kangaroos like we expected but bigger then the wallabies. I’m taking so many pictures and videos. I love it! This Zoo gives so much opportunities to get up close to the animals, it’s great!


Monday, July 23rd ‘07

Today, I had to work and Alain and Jen will be leaving today and not because I want to and not as planned but because of Aloka Bitch. Really not happy with this. After work, I walked back with Shani, as usual and I have to go to Jindalee see Pat to get some news, see the dogs, give her a gift I got her and borrow her electric beater to bake Richard’s B-Day cake. I’m waiting for the bus and it’s been at nightmare, I went to Cultural center to catch the 453 as per translink website but it doesn’t pass here in the afternoon so I’ve been waiting for 30mins for noting and there was a bus I could’ve taken earlier that would’ve got me to Indooropilly where the 453 goes before Jindalee, now, I have to go to the city and take a bus to Indooropilly to catch the 453. It took me 2 hours to get here when it should’ve taken me 1. It was really nice to catch up with Pat I really like her. Damien texted me on my way back and I’ll be going to his place before going home. I really like spending time with him.

Tuesday, July 24th ‘07

Working again today. Woke up early and wanted to do some laundry but Aloka has looked the door with the latch and we cant do any laundry. That really sucks. I’m talking with Kristina and she came back home the other night and Aloka was watching TV in our living room. It wouldn’t bother me normally but with everything else accumulating it’s just too much. She seems to want to be the landlord but have all the freedom she wants and keep control. We are not happy with the situation and will have to have a big conversation with her, it is not acceptable, we have no privacy and she’s controlling everything.

Well, I’m meeting Alain and Jen in the Valley at 15 past 7 as they have a reservation at a restaurant called Garuva. This was awesome! It was Alain and Jen, Tara and her boyfriend and me the single one, we went to this restaurant that has not signs, makes no publicity, is not even in the yellow pages. This place is only market thru word to mouth. It’s really great! We sit on the floor and all tables are surrounded by curtains which gives you privacy, it’s very romantic! All meals are the same price 17 or $18 and rice is $1,50, it’s a bit expensive but it worth the atmosphere. We did this the great way, we ordered 4 meals from 4 different sections (seafood, chicken, vegetarian and don’t remember the other one) and separated between each other (Tara’s boyfriend is vegetarian so he got his own). We spend about 2 hours there heating and chatting. It was great! I love this place and I’m soooo bringing my mom there when she comes over.

Wednesday, July 25th ‘07

Just got back from work and I have tomorrow off. I’m not really happy about that but at lease, I worked on Monday. I have to do some laundry as well as bake Richard’s B-Day cake. I saw Aloka but Kristina’s not here so I can’t talk to her hopefully tomorrow before Richard arrives, we’ll be able to have this conversation. I really can’t deal with it much.

Went to Alain and Jen’s friend watched Firefly. Baked at midnight until 3. Kristina and her friend bed at 6am

Thursday, July 26th ‘07

I sleep really late and I pretty much stayed home all day and spent time with Kristina. It’s Richard’s B-Day on Saturday, he’s coming tonight, I’m preparing a surprise. I’ve baked a cake and I have a gift that is not ready yet so it’ll be for next time I see him. Kristina and I were looking forward to seeing Aloka tonight to talk to her but she didn’t come around before 6:30. Richard is really different, he’s changed. He’s not as fun and happy as he used to be, really. He seems very depressed and not the same, wonder what happened to him. I did confront him tonight but he was hasty and defensive, I don’t blame him. I hope I’ve helped open his eyes. Aloka came up mad about the TV being loud she also mentioned keeping her awake all night last night. I didn’t know, she didn’t say anything last night.

Friday, July 27th ‘07

Today is exactly 5 months since I left MTL. It’s the most I’ve been away from Canada, it feels weird as I don’t miss it as much as I thought I would. Just finished work and I have a date. This date was horrible! This guy was one hour late as he got lost on the way there then, he tells me he’s from Melbourne, here for a week and leaving on Sunday. Ok, that just meant he wanted sex noting else. What a looser he was. On msn it was a question of a coffee but he went for a beer, actually more than a beer. At some point, he said it was his last after, he went to the bathroom and I got up to leave (I really should’ve) but then, he went to get another. I my head it was like, oh my god! I just wanted to leave then, he tried to kiss me a bit forcefully and I said : no, I don’t feel like it and he said : well that’s rude. What the hell that’s rude, I don’t want to make out with that looser that’s all. Ah well! Another story to tell.

Just got back home and Aloka was out on the lawn. When she saw me, she asked me to leave because of the noise I’ve been making the past 2 nights. What the hell! She really is a crazy bitch! Talking to her made me realize that it wasn’t the baking that woke her up on Thursday but Kristina, her friend and I talking anyways, if she would’ve told us (she can call, text, come up bang on the sealing) we would’ve understood and the next night, I would’ve been more careful. She right away accused me of having friends over on that night and it being my fault and noting to do with Kristina. Oh yah! No proof or noting. Well, Kristina and I spoke to her about all the things that are bugging me about her actions and I tapped it as she’s crazy and could totally turn around and say that it didn’t happen. She’s now the crazy woman (not lady as it is too classy for her). We are now being careful with her and now know that she’ll decide to throw us out without any notice.

p.s. Those who want to hear the discussion with my “landlord” let me know!

Saturday, July 28th ‘07

Worked again today and ended at Shani’s afterwards as usual. I really like spending time at her place with her and her boyfriend. Shani sang, she sings really well, her voice reminds me of the girl that sings “Suddenly I see”. Damien came over and took my laptop to check his e-mail then, he went on msn and I asked him not too as he tends to chat for a long amount of time. When I insisted he cuts it off, he decided to tell his friends that he had to leave because I was being mean and/or a bitch, I then told him to stop saying that but he kept on writing those things. I pretty much closed my laptop. It then took no more than 2 mins for Damien to leave my place, I just can’t take his tantrums and disrespect anymore. About 5 mins after Damien left, my new flatmate arrived, Mungo a Kiwi (guy from New Zealand). We spoke for quite a while, he’s really cool. We get along really well. This is great! I have 2 roommates I get along well with and love to spend time with. This is one of many reasons why I don’t want to leave this place, you guys have to see this place just ask Alain and Jen (for those who knows them), it’s close to work, well located (close to the city, South Bank), it’s not expensive and has great wireless connection. The only problem, the crazy woman from downstairs.

Sunday, July 29th ‘07

Sleep until 2pm and spent some time with my new flatmate. We watch a lot of Robot Chicken!

Monday, July 30th ‘07

I’m really pathetic! I’ve been in bed ‘till 2pm again and I’ve been spending all day at home. I've finally cut the cord with Damien and sent him an e-mail, I've ended my "friendship" with him as it wasn't good and I just couldn't take his disrespect and childish tantrums. I will miss him very much and I'll definetely miss the good times we had. I’m also a bit frustrated with my boss for not giving me the hours discussed and now, I’m looking for another job that’ll give me the hours. Also spending some quality TV time with my roommates.

Tuesday, July 31st ‘07

I really don’t have much to say about today but that I’ll be looking for a job asap. I’m really tired of my boss playing with me. This week, I’ll be working only 4 days and last week, I worked 5 days for a total of 24hrs, I just can’t live on that!

Latest news!

Got a job in a Coffee shop/Take away (The Roundabout) in West End and have a place in Highgate Hill (2 Ruth St, Highgate Hill, QLD, 4101 for those who might want to send me something ;) ). I also made some more friends and planing to organize a dance night in a bar with and intro class (something similar to the Petit Medley). I now have wireless at home so I should up-date more often, I have placed more pix on photobucket (including Brisbane's folder) there's new videos on youtube and more articles on my other blog it'sm-e. I had some visit from some friends from Montreal (Alain and Jen) and we went to Australia Zoo, at the end of the month I should post all of this.

Back in Brisbane end of June!

Friday, June 22nd ‘07

Did loads of laundry, I have almost noting clean to wear. Went downtown to see the guy that got me the job in Croydon to see if he had anything for me, not before Tuesday. I’ll have to look myself during the weekend and Monday. I just hate to take so much of Drew’s parent’s hospitality. I feel it’s too much! Took a nice walk thru the city and South Bank before heading back. It swing shack tonight and I intend to go. Hopefully I’ll see James as I have a cake for him. Well, he is here! Great! A friendly face. There a “show” tonight and most people I don’t know, they’re not very sociable in this scene. I miss Drew! What can I do?! Went back earlier than I expected as I wasn’t having much fun or dances for that matter. James offered me a lift and I was able to give him the cake I baked for him.

Saturday, June 23rd ‘07

Got up late as I was woken up by some barking at night. Pat brought me to this industrial park that has a “park”, we brought the dogs along for a walk. We then went to get a newspaper so I can look at jobs I will be applying to on Monday or thru the net. I did find that hat I really want on the net but I’d rather find it in a store. I’ll call customer services when I get more credit on my mobile.

Monday, June 25th ‘07

Call me crazy but this is what happened tonight. I chatted with some surfer guys from the gold coast and they wanted to meet up and do something tonight. I suggested to go to the movies as I’ve been craving to see Pirates 3 and didn’t feel like going alone. So, the boys drove up and we met up in the city. They weren’t bad looking but looked like “pot heads” to me a bit too “yo” for my taste. One of them was quite a blabber mouth and the other one more quiet. Anyways, we got to the movies and they bought their tickets as well as drinks and popcorn for themselves. Anyways, during the movie, blabber mouth made some stupid comments, most of the time explaining what they just did as if I didn’t see. When I laughed at something, he would but only after I started to. It was just painful. The movie was good thought better then the 2nd. I’m glad I went to see it. I wanted to pee 15mins into the movie that lasted a bit over 2h30min and waited ‘till the end to go. Once in the bathroom, after of course, I called Helen, a swing dancer and asked her to text me an emergency. I can imagine all you reading this, laughing! You can laugh, the other girls in the loo that heard me did! I did as well! Those guys where just terrible. Blabby tried himself on me but when he talked, it was just incoherent and un-intelligent. Ah well! Stopped at McD’s for some chips, got Helen’s text and dumped the boys. It was just so torturous. I’m glad I’m not around them anymore. Piouf!

Well, I got 40mins ‘till my bus as it runs every hour when it’s this late the movie ended 10 mins before the previous one. So relieved to have gotten rid of them. Wasn’t scared, chose places with bunch of people and somewhere I know well. Well, I can say I have yet to meet an Australian gentleman! Richard doesn’t count as I make him be one with me. For those wondering why I haven’t seen Richard yet, he has a girlfriend now, don’t want to being the way and he doesn’t seem to have time for me anymore. Sucks, just seems like every time I loose a male friend is over a girlfriend. I miss Gabriel so much! The only one I recall not loosing to his girlfriend, now fiancé is Bryan. She’s great! She’s not jealous and know where she stands, I recon we get along well and I just love that I’m able to keep Bryan as a friend. What is it with these guys that can’t keep a female friend once they get a girlfriend, serious or not? Really?!? Ah well, gotta start walking towards the bus stop.

Tuesday, June 26th ‘07

Today, I went for an open interview at a bar/restaurant called Chill. Once I got there, for the first time in my life, I was intimidated by the place. It had a winter/ice theme, looked “classy” and expensive. Didn’t think I could “fake” baving more experience than I actually have. So, I left before the girl got to me. Did some groceries, went for food and back to the house.

On my way to the interview, I say a big band of students playing, they were good. I was sad I didn’t have a dance partner. They’ll be playing again on Friday night and it’s only 5$ for the entrance fee. If I find someone to go with, I’ll definitely go.

I’m chatting with this guy, Damien which I found online. We’ve been chatting here and there for a bit but tonight, he’s been quite interesting. His way of writing is pretty impressive for a 22 year old male. He’s trying to be romantic and is very good with the Shakespearian way. We’ve set a date on Friday morning, I have suggested a movie and he suggested the art gallery or the museum. I can’t wait! Really hope he’s better than those 2 idiots from yesterday.

Wednesday, June 27th ‘07

4 months today exactly since I left Montreal. I’m starting to miss my mother more and more. I have an interview this morning at a “gentleman’s venue” as a receptionist/hostess, this is the job I want. Well, just got out of the interview, it was really quick so I decided to go for breakfast at McD’s on the corner of the street. On my way there, as I was crossing the street, I tripped on one of those little white reflectors and feel on my knees. I was wearing a skirt with my stiletto shoes. The fall was quite nasty and my skin pealed off. I brought my regular shoes and had changed into my stilettos for the interview. I was going to change back at McD’s. Walked to McD’s holding my skirt up as the blood glistened down my legs. Once I got into McD’s, I asked for a 1st aid kit but all I got was 4 Band-Aids that didn’t cover the entire wound so some of the sticky part is on the wound. Ate and went to the bus stop. I have knee-high socks that covers part of the injured area but I can see drops of blood leaking thru the socks.

Tonight, I went to the Fringe but apparently, it’s the last night. Sad! This was a nice place and also the only weekly place. Was lucky to get a lift back with Kameron that actually lives in the next neighborhood. When we got there, we started talking and ended up talking for over 2h. So I went to bed at around 3am. Oh my god and I gotta go to an interview tomorrow morning between 8 and noon.

Thursday, June 28th ‘07

Didn’t get up before 1:30pm. Can’t believe I missed my interview. I was going to go to the Chill interview this afternoon but really didn’t feel like it and didn’t think I have a chance anyways. When I went to the internet, Damien was there and we chatted some more, since I was free and Drew’s dad was pressing me on that interview, I asked him if he wanted to meet. He said yes. So now, I’m on my way to met Romeo wondering if he’ll become my prince charming or maybe even my Shrek, who knows!!! He’s really cute on his pictures and a better Shakespearean and romantic writer than I am. He does have a dog, that’s great! One of the best part is that he doesn’t smoke or drink and doesn’t like the clubbing, boom boom , techno crap. Just makes me wonder if he’s not a 40 year old man that placed his son’s or nephew’s pictures instead of his own. The online chatting is so fun and sweet, I can’t see how it would be a bad date!

So I met him and Pirros, his dog. His dog is this cute little energetic poodle. We walked thru South Bank and talked quite a bit. So sweet, he brought me some flowers. We sat in the grass while Pirros ran around. He doesn’t keep the leach on Pirros and sometimes makes me a bit nervous when it comes to crossing streets. I told him about the concert playing tonight and he wanted to go so we went for food and then to the concert. Turned out, the concert was at the end of some music students that did a musical boot camp. There was 3 orchestras and 1 big band, most of it was classical music and Damien enjoyed it. What? Yes, he enjoyed it! He’s just not very normal for a 22 year old boy. We than took a walk and I took the last bus. Drew’s dad asked me about the interview and I couldn’t help but lie and say I did go. I really hate lying.

Friday, June 29th ‘07

9:30am On my way to my original date with Damien. We meet up and went to the Art Gallery. It was really nice and very enjoyable. Then, we went to West End as I had brought some resumes to apply at some bars and cafes there. Heard there was loads looking for people. We went to the library to photocopy my resumes as I had only 6 left but the photocopier is really crap. Went to a store where Damien bought some almonds. He’s obsessed by almonds just as much as I’m obsessed by olives. The place we went, is held by some Greeks and they had a post for a position. I asked about it but it just been filled. The woman seemed to like me as she then asked for my resume. As we walked in the area leaving resumes, we also got some food for a picnic. We stopped at this coffee shop and the manager asked me to come by the next morning as a tryout. I’m so glad. I really hope I get this job. I need to get a job and find a place to stay so I can leave Drew’s parent’s house. I feel like to his father, my welcome is warn out. It’s not too cold today but the wind makes it cool and it’s winding like hell.

We then went to a park to picnic. He’s very romantic, at lease in his ideas and writings. After the picnic, we took the city cat which is a public transportation boat that goes across the Brisbane river. We went to the Uni where he trains and he left me at the bus stop. I went back to get some stuff as it takes 40 mins to go downtown from their place and I would have to wake up at like 6am to get to the café tomorrow so I’ll be staying at Damien’s place tonight.

Damien cooked and I finally got a taste of Kangaroo. It tastes ok to me, it’s not especially good or bad just, ok. I brought my laptop so we could watch some movies but for some reason, it doesn’t want to play them and it kills me not to know why. I have such a migraine, it’s actually best for me not to look at a lid screen for 2hrs.

Saturday, June 30th ‘07

Got up and went to the coffee shop where I’m having my tryout. Today, they only serve breakfast and it oh so busy. I think it was a very good thing I was there. I ended up staying until closing time, about 3pm. Matt, the boss, asked me if I liked it and why I stayed as I was to be here only for a couple of hours (here, a couple really means just 2). I said he didn’t ask me to leave or anything. Well, I got the job! I got paid for today, wasn’t sure I would as it was a tryout. I’m just soooo happy! I’m scared! I have a job, I have a man in my life, the girls at the café are really nice and are be-friending me. I walked with one of the girls, Shani to her place which ends up being a couple of streets from Damien’s, I visited her “cottage”, met her boyfriend and we started to talk. Time went by and Damien called me wondering what was happening. Things are going too well, I’m just waiting for something to go wrong or all to blowup in my face. I’m really scared!

I went to spend some time with Damien and then went to South Bank to swing dance. On my way back to Jindalee now.