This is go number two at starting some kind of a life in Australia, while Brisbane was accidental and always temporary, I found myself oddly attached. I really think it is the people that make you chose to stay somewhere. On that note, I miss everyone at home a ridiculous amount.
Melbourne is beautiful; it reminds me of Montreal in some ways. There are all kinds of festivals, shows, sports, churches in the middle of sky rises and intriguing fashion. I could defiantly see myself settling in here for a while. I know Maria and Dean here but those are the only people I know really, so it is time to get out there and start talking with people. I have already found a women’s ultimate team to play with and I start practicing on Sunday… hopefully I’m not too out of shape. I also have tickets to see Death Cab for Cutie and Josh Pyke, so that is pretty exciting.
The big concern that I have right now is finding a job. It is difficult to find employment when a company know you can only work for them for six months … makes you a little less competitive against an Australian citizen. As well, with the current state of the economy employers are more likely to hire Australians. I think I will look for temporary work and just cross my figures about getting something I enjoy. While I love Australia, I love the work I do more. I think the next month or so will really determine how much longer this extended vacation will continue.
I miss a sense of normal. I think that was always my goal with this trip, to get the travel bug a little more out of me so I can settle down somewhere. The big question is still where…
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