Whew, sorry about the long time between posts. I've been quite busy working.....and sleeping. Being the big season for funtions, we're usually booked without about 4-5 different functions per day. Which means at the end of the night, we have to clean everything and reset the room for whatever is happening in the morning. I've been getting home at around 2am, and then going back in for 12 the next day.
It's busy, but I like the work and with the world economy in the hole, I think I'd better take what I can when I can.
Anyway, the point of this post, as the title suggests, is the climate! Walking home at night is obviously cooler than during the heat of the day, and I'm actually feeling cold. It's 16 degrees out at night, and I'm shivering. Last night I put on the ridiculously heavy sweater I bought for winter back home, and was comfortable.
I'm absolutely screwed when I get back home and winter comes. I think I'll have to spend my leftover money on a few layers of warm clothes.
P.S. Got my first paycheque, woohooo! I'm officially a worker!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Have a go at this...
Whew, been trying to write this post for a few days now, just busy busy busy.
So, I had the day off on Sunday and thought to myself, what better to do than go scuba diving. And off I went. Now, the diving itself was nothing utterly fantastic, visibility was crap so there wasn't a whole lot to see. It was still fun though.
What made the day VERY interesting was that the beach we were diving at, Shelly Beach in Manly, had an event happening on it. I was completely oblivious to what was happening and I'll explain why later. Anyhow, they were filming, get this, The Amazing Race on the beach. It looked like they were either doing a Detour or a Roadblock. Teams had to paddle a Surf Rescue board into the ocean and around a buoy.
While we were there, like I said, I had no idea. I though they were filming some local TV show for the Surf Rescue boys. Surf Rescue flags are also red and gold, which match the Amazing Race flags, so like I said, I was oblivious until someone actually told me that is what they were filming.
So, next season, when the teams travel to Sydney and head for Shelly Beach in Manly odds are that one of the scuba divers in the water will be me!
So, I had the day off on Sunday and thought to myself, what better to do than go scuba diving. And off I went. Now, the diving itself was nothing utterly fantastic, visibility was crap so there wasn't a whole lot to see. It was still fun though.
What made the day VERY interesting was that the beach we were diving at, Shelly Beach in Manly, had an event happening on it. I was completely oblivious to what was happening and I'll explain why later. Anyhow, they were filming, get this, The Amazing Race on the beach. It looked like they were either doing a Detour or a Roadblock. Teams had to paddle a Surf Rescue board into the ocean and around a buoy.
While we were there, like I said, I had no idea. I though they were filming some local TV show for the Surf Rescue boys. Surf Rescue flags are also red and gold, which match the Amazing Race flags, so like I said, I was oblivious until someone actually told me that is what they were filming.
So, next season, when the teams travel to Sydney and head for Shelly Beach in Manly odds are that one of the scuba divers in the water will be me!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Is Anyone There
Haven't heard anything from back home lately, everyone IS sill alive right?
Not really much to report on here, just lots of work which is good. This week I have 3 shifts in the function centre, and another 2 in the park cafes.
Oh, and just in case you really don't believe that I actually work at the zoo, behold thy proof!
Not really much to report on here, just lots of work which is good. This week I have 3 shifts in the function centre, and another 2 in the park cafes.
Oh, and just in case you really don't believe that I actually work at the zoo, behold thy proof!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
I have a confession
I LOVE my job.
But, before we get to that, it should be noted that I have picked up a second job because Nosh just doesn't seem to be offering up much. It's been a month and they have just given me 1 shift, they lost some of my paperwork, and still haven't "officially" inducted me yet.
So, a job-hunting I went, and get this: I now work for Taronga Zoo.
Before you get too carried away, I'm working in the function centre doing banquets and weddings etc. as well as in the zoo grounds in the food/drink cafes. The best news is I've already worked 2 shifts, 7 hours each, a corporate dinner and a wedding, and it was a blast!
They pay the same as Nosh, and between the two of them, I should be able to get enough hours to pay bills, save for trips, and do a few scuba dives around Sydney.
I'm guaranteed to work at least this Friday, and should have a couple shifts inside the park for the rest of the week, which ought to make for a good first paycheque.
Oh - and perks - free entry to the zoo, we get to eat the leftover meals/desserts for dinner, possible discounts at shops in the grounds, and there are whisperings of a behind the scenes tour!
I can't wait to go back!
But, before we get to that, it should be noted that I have picked up a second job because Nosh just doesn't seem to be offering up much. It's been a month and they have just given me 1 shift, they lost some of my paperwork, and still haven't "officially" inducted me yet.
So, a job-hunting I went, and get this: I now work for Taronga Zoo.
Before you get too carried away, I'm working in the function centre doing banquets and weddings etc. as well as in the zoo grounds in the food/drink cafes. The best news is I've already worked 2 shifts, 7 hours each, a corporate dinner and a wedding, and it was a blast!
They pay the same as Nosh, and between the two of them, I should be able to get enough hours to pay bills, save for trips, and do a few scuba dives around Sydney.
I'm guaranteed to work at least this Friday, and should have a couple shifts inside the park for the rest of the week, which ought to make for a good first paycheque.
Oh - and perks - free entry to the zoo, we get to eat the leftover meals/desserts for dinner, possible discounts at shops in the grounds, and there are whisperings of a behind the scenes tour!
I can't wait to go back!
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