Hello friends :)
It only (only) took three weeks, but internode finally connected my internet service at home... this means I am currently rejoicing in the splendor of wifi from my couch. Where I sit wrapped in a blanket. Yes, while all of you Angelenos are whining about the heat wave, and all you Hawaiians relax on the beach, it is the freakin middle of winter in Sydney and I'm freezing. Someone told me the other day that meteorologists say that this has been the coldest winter in Sydney since 1920. BRRRRRRR.
Anyway, thought I'd finally take the time to show off my pretty new apartment! So, here's my pictorial tour...
My dining table overlooks North Sydney
Sofa next to the table
My kitchen - SO much bigger than my kitchen in LA. Not that my cooking skills have gotten any better. But uh, you know...
My bedroom. With my gloooorious bed. Oh how I missed it... You'll also notice Froggy has settled in quite nicely.
The view from my bedroom
My bathroom
Okay, it occurs to me that pics of my guest room aren't in my camera and the battery is currently dead. That room is a bit of a work in progress, but I'll attempt to take a pic in the morning. I've ordered some pretty pillows to decorate the day bed in that room but since they're coming from Jakarta, it'll take some time.
Update- Pic of the guest room. First person to come visit and stay in it will have the glory of forever having that room known as ______'s room:
In other news, my life finally feels like it has a bit of a rhythm and familiarity here. I've been able to hang out with coworkers at happy hours which is helping me feel a bit more comfy. The friend thing will take some time... wish it would happen overnight, but I need to keep reminding myself that it doesn't work that way.
I've been taking pilates classes on Wednesday nights at work, which has been nice. Next Monday I start ceramics courses! They helped me in Japan and I hope they will here too.
Also, for those who weren't already aware - I'll be in California from October 2nd the 23rd. I'm hoping to get up to SF in addition to being in LA... good thing about working for a big, global company is the flexibility to work out of offices around the globe. So that's affording me the ability to stick around for three weeks without sucking up too many vacation days... leaving me the opportunity to go visit places like Fiji and Bali at some point in the next year. It'll happen, I SWEAR. Who's going to come visit and go with me, huh huh huh?!
It only (only) took three weeks, but internode finally connected my internet service at home... this means I am currently rejoicing in the splendor of wifi from my couch. Where I sit wrapped in a blanket. Yes, while all of you Angelenos are whining about the heat wave, and all you Hawaiians relax on the beach, it is the freakin middle of winter in Sydney and I'm freezing. Someone told me the other day that meteorologists say that this has been the coldest winter in Sydney since 1920. BRRRRRRR.
Anyway, thought I'd finally take the time to show off my pretty new apartment! So, here's my pictorial tour...
My dining table overlooks North Sydney
Sofa next to the table
My kitchen - SO much bigger than my kitchen in LA. Not that my cooking skills have gotten any better. But uh, you know...
My bedroom. With my gloooorious bed. Oh how I missed it... You'll also notice Froggy has settled in quite nicely.
The view from my bedroom
My bathroom
Okay, it occurs to me that pics of my guest room aren't in my camera and the battery is currently dead. That room is a bit of a work in progress, but I'll attempt to take a pic in the morning. I've ordered some pretty pillows to decorate the day bed in that room but since they're coming from Jakarta, it'll take some time.
Update- Pic of the guest room. First person to come visit and stay in it will have the glory of forever having that room known as ______'s room:
In other news, my life finally feels like it has a bit of a rhythm and familiarity here. I've been able to hang out with coworkers at happy hours which is helping me feel a bit more comfy. The friend thing will take some time... wish it would happen overnight, but I need to keep reminding myself that it doesn't work that way.
I've been taking pilates classes on Wednesday nights at work, which has been nice. Next Monday I start ceramics courses! They helped me in Japan and I hope they will here too.
Also, for those who weren't already aware - I'll be in California from October 2nd the 23rd. I'm hoping to get up to SF in addition to being in LA... good thing about working for a big, global company is the flexibility to work out of offices around the globe. So that's affording me the ability to stick around for three weeks without sucking up too many vacation days... leaving me the opportunity to go visit places like Fiji and Bali at some point in the next year. It'll happen, I SWEAR. Who's going to come visit and go with me, huh huh huh?!
AHHH! Your place is so cute. Love it!
Your apartment is awesome! I love it! Hopefully one day I'll have the funds to come visit. :) Miss you!
i looove your bed