Long time no blog

Yes, I'm still alive!
I've moved into a place finally.... with internet!
It's late now so I'll write more another day... happy holidays!

stupid troubles

Crikey! So last night I emailed the first job I had about not getting paid by them and I told them I would take legal actions otherwise. The boss called me this morning and was super pissed. He was swearing and saying I didn't make any contribution to his company, so I guess he thought he didn't have to pay me since I left after a day. He hung up on me, then he called me and said he would pay me through the legal system, then he added that he would take legal actions towards me afterwards. WTF, right? I'm not gonna get pushed around as a traveller! For so little money too...f%$...

Ok I got the waitressing job at the other restaurant now. It's a modern Asian restaurant that's really busy. I don't know why I keep picking the busy places. Yes of course I screwed up if you are wondering. At least they are nice about it unlike the experience I had when I was young. Tonight I felt like I was working in a fast food chain because I was doing the takeaway section. Anyhow, everyday I get 1 or 2 free meals, and eating my free southeast Asian meal at the beach after work is well worth the labour. I'm just afraid I won't be able to save much money and pay off my debts. Yes, I have gone below zero point now...in this damn reality.

I started looking at clothes. Shopping is cheap and good here, but I still haven't found anything that is good enough for me to buy. I have to watch my funds too, so I would only buy if it fits me great and the price is right. There was this weekend market at the main strip where you can wear different styles by playing with 2 pieces of cloth. That's the best design I've seen so far for multi-wear clothing here. If I'm making more $, I really want to buy it! Every style looked so good on me, but it's $85 Au. It's not expensive but it is compared to the clothes here. In Vancouver, bathing suits cost like $120? Here it's like $50 Canadian for the same stuff!

I was hustling to get work clothes last minute. While I was at the mall, I got called for an interview for a receptionist position at an architectural firm. So I had to buy corporate clothes which I didn't bring with me for some reason. I actually found a decent pair of shoes and black skirt at thrift stores, cool! However, there have been a pair of shiny black leather shoes I've been eyeing for 2 weeks. The last pair was gone on the same day I needed it!! F$#%!

Back to that receptionist position. I went for the interview and I really want the job now eventhough it's in the city. The duties include web maintenance and photoshop stuff, and I'm sure the pay is good also. But I kind of like living by the beach right now, especially after heading to the city again, I felt the city-ness isn't what I am really into. It's not happening until January so I'll see what happens.

So the German girl and one of the Brazillian guys left. Since then, there have been no new roommates. The Brazillian guy I'm staying with has been sweet to me. He brought me hisbiscus flowers from the tree twice, a top sz. L (from Salvation Army?), and an used Bhagavad Gita book. I'm surprised because he makes fun of my yoga. We would call each other now to see where we are at. One day he took me to the Brazillian restaurant to eat Acai (good fruit from Brazil- anti-oxidant with caffeine/energy boost, same as match).

I have spoken with the German girl I met at the first hostel, and she might stay with me for a week at Manly! She's had it rough, someone spiked her drink, stole her stuff, went to the hospital for 5 days (LSD in drink?), and her backpacker pals ignored her (blamed on her? weird people). I think she's going to chill out for a week and then go back home. Maybe I'll convince her to stay in Australia with me.

I want to find a place soon because hostel is really expensive! I don't want to find any place yet because I have to see what my job situation is. I don't want to stay in city now but if the receptionist job is happening then I can't say no.

The weather has been a bit chilly, with clouds. It's ok because the sun is too hot for me sometimes, and my facial skin gets messed up from it too.

So now I BSed a bit in my resume and getting into restaurant/waitressing jobs. I'm doing some trial shifts so we'll see how that goes. I've always been avoiding that industry because I had really bad experience with it when I was young. I think I didn't get a job for a long time in order to come to this point of having to face my fears. I have to tell myself that I don't have to take myself so seriously and in the end it doesn't really matter what I do, it's how I do and process it. I've done one shift at a white restaurant which was okay, the place was really busy with many staff so I just had to clear tables and stuff. I don't even know what's going on because she said she will contact me when my time was up. After that, I went to another interview for an Asian (westernized?) restaurant and the place is a completely different than the other. They can offer full time for me but need me to commit to 4-6 months because they take a long time to train people. It would not be bad as a plan to settle by the beach and work hard for a few months to save money before moving onto more travels.

Other things have been kinda crazy here, especially when I'm drinking. I get into these scenarios which I will ban from this blog. I don't want to party for awhile, on top of that, it makes me feel upset about my situation sometimes.

Remember there's that annoying guy I've mentioned in my blog? So yesterday he called me out of the blue and told me he got into a motorcycle accident. He wanted me to take care of him or something, and I have only met him once. What was I supposed to do since I have no car anyways? This is all so ridiculous that I had to shake my head in disbelieve. I ended up giving up my evening to be in his place to "comforting" him. At least, he has a Japanese guy roommate who is somewhat normal. We watched the movie "Pursuit of Happiness" with Wil Smith which stressed me out a bit because I could relate to his role at the moment. I'm living day by day, not sure where I'm sleeping next. We went for a drive around the city after, and it felt nice to be in a car like back home. We did sort out some stuff though, like I was upfront about not being comfortable around him and such. He kept calling and texting me after which was creepy and annoying, but I told him I wasn't interested anyways. The thing is that he's a local and he can offer alot of help (car, place to stay, free meals, etc.), but not sure if it's really right under the given circumstances. OK, I do think he's a nice guy but he's a bit lonely.

I've been partying more now in Manly. I heard partying here is not the same compared to the city, and there aren't as many choices as well. I went to a more classy place last night with 3 floors, and the crowd was older and dressier as well. They actually played underground hip hop on the second floor, interesting.

I quit that "job," because I was underpaid, it was far, and not very fun there. I know I can do better than that.

Some random guy spoke to me on the street. I was actually not really in the mood but we continued to talk anyways. He really annoyed me for some reason with the way he questions things and his blabbering. He was really persistent too so somehow I had coffee with him and ended up going to see the northern beaches on his motorcycle. He was getting a bit touchy too, and I had to move away from him subtly. If a local can show me around with transportation, I should take that opportunity. After that, he kept texting and calling me in the evening and the next day. The last text, he actually asked if I like him! WTF. So I said sorry, just as friends. Maybe it's best if that's the last of it. Travelling alone as a woman is interesting like that. I still consider myself a lone wolf as of now.

Rent was due again, and I'm paying for 3 more nights to see how it goes.

Oh yeah, I have to mention that yesterday Alan the matrix pal has sent me some distance buddha energy from Vancity, and sent me off giddy and smily for awhile. Oh, how I have missed that feeling. Mark is supposed to work on me too, so we'll see how things unravel.

need work!

The Brazillian guys in my room can play guitar and sing, so it's nice to have a band in the room. One of the guys even had a band back home. One night a small bunch of us went to the pool by the beach and play music, snack, drink tea and wine. It was really nice listening to live music, with crashing waves, the moon, and the stars.

I went to that job yesterday. I don't know, man. I know I'm getting under paid. It's kinda boring there and not really a fun environement. I don't want to work there anymore and I hope they will pay me. Hopefully, I will find something before this weekend.

One of the Brazillian guys got me a paper in the morning and told me to get a real job. Nice. Ok the search goes on.

There are thunder storms here and there alot. It's kinda cool to see lightning in the sky.

I also wanted to say for awhile that shopping is awesome here but I don't even dare to go into shops. I cannot accumulate too much stuff and besides, I'm basically flat broke.

I was hoping I could catch my roommate on Satuday night so I can party. When I got home, no one was there, so I walked to the main strip which is a 10-15 minute walk and see if I might catch her or even go in somewhere myself. Well, I couldn't do it. So I walked all the way back home again. Did I mention that, everytime I go to the ferry or main strip, I have to walk the same damn distance? Anyhow, I went back home again, and she caught me. She was actually drinking in another room with other people so I joined them. We played drinking games (no chai mui) which was kinda fun. There was this skinny weird dutch guy who mooned my roommate! I also could see his arse briefly and it was pretty nasty.

At around one, we decided to go ...CLUBBING! Yes, finally.

They have decided to go into this bar with a live band which I thought would be lame. Little did I know, there were actually 2 rooms downstairs and 2 more upstairs. Some fiascos were happening and the guys with shorts weren't allowed to be upstairs. I ended up staying with this Iraq US guy, who was super pissed because everyone stayed up there. He was going to leave but I made him stay and we ended up having a great time. He bought me drinks too...and hey, the Greek guy in the afternoon too. I guess I was allowing abundance flow through me, hehe. He's a pretty good and funny dancer, good times. Another night before he was telling me and only me about the real things happening in Iraq. It's pretty sad how the world is sometimes.

At the end of the night, I went to get a kebab. I had a pretty bad racial remark made to me by the counter guy. I don't even think he's an Australian. Some friendly guy was buying food beside me, and he was joking to the counter guy about woman smoking cigar. Then the counter guy said "except for that," indicating me. So I stared at him and said, "that's not nice," as the other guy was agreeing with me. He said while looking at me, "yes, it's not." I'm still not sure if he was embarrassed and realized that it was bad, or if he was confirming his racist believes. I had a chat with the nice guy, and he was cool as he was very understanding. I was so sad and hating this place, especially when I was also under the influence of alcohol. I thought of trying to get my hostel fee back and really wanted to take off to Bali. Screw trying to make a life out of this ignorant coutry! The same day I was made fun of by some kids, saying "haro, haro..." Alright alright, I have to process my world properly and not be influenced by some random incidents. I can't control what others do and I have to realize that those things happen for a reason. It's an eye opener for me for sure.

The next day I went tanning on the beach. Some French guy picked me up, and asked me to have a chocolate in the evening. I agreed because I don't really know anyone and he mentioned that he would have rooms for rent when the renters leave. He was also leaving in a week too.

I have 2 new roommates, and they are originally from Brazil. I have to mention that Latin people are fun. One of the guys asked me to go to the Brazillian bar that evening. I was hoping to go after I meet up with Frenchie.

Ok, Frenchie and I had chocolate, and then I checked out his place for the sake of the room. I also did some Matrix on him but I got uncomfortable because he was telling me about his "feelings" or testosterone. I reclined from his verbal advances, and at some point called Brazil guy so I didn't have to stay there too long. He apologized though, and I'm still considering the room because it's a good deal. Besides, I wouldn't have to see him for 2 months because he's supposed to go somewhere for work. I don't know if I should stay on Manly though, an isolated peninsula from the city.

I was too late for the Brazillian party, but I chatted with one of them back at the hostel after. He showed me his Thailand pics, and also the special Brazillian green tea. He kept saying that it would change my life. It's made in a metal (ceramic too?) cup and straw, and it's really strong! It was good though, and I'm hoping to have some more when he gets home tonight. Yum yum.

Today, I applied for a job online, and the guy got back to me right away. He asked me to go there the same day and it took me almost 2 fukin hours to get there! It's some warehouse like furniture store in some suburbs. I ended up working there for an hour getting to know their sofas and fabrics. It's only part time for now with weekends, but o well...whatever I can get right? He pays under the table so I think it works out better without the tax. Also, I feel this guy is good and the job is chilled. Ok, so I can say I'm somewhat employed now?

Ok a funny thing happened. I thought I found Jeremy on facebook (djdizzydee), and thought he has moved to Australia. We were exchanging breif messages, and it ended up to be another guy with a similar dj name. He just called me and I suddenly figured out the misunderstanding. I was really LOL at this internet cafe.

OK hoping for some mate tea tonite...

riding my emotional wave

OK Grace reminded me to write on my blog so here it is. (Thanks!)

Usually at night, I just stayed in the room and be like an old lady. If I'm alone in the room, I see it as a chance for me to do some matrix work on myself. On Thursday night, the German girl invited me to drink on the beach at night with the hostel people. I was a bit alone at first but later on I mingled a bit more. I went back early though because I had to pee and I was also getting tired. I still feel that the people are a bit too young for my age.

Friday or yesterday, I felt a bit left out knowing my matrix friends are going to get certified in Seattle this weekend. WTF am I doing here? I was living a good life in Vancouver and I have given up everything to be in a place where I'm not even happy at. I really miss doing the matrix work and all my receptive friends. I was told that the hostel fee was going up the next day and if I wanted the cheaper rate, I would have to pay that day. I ended up paying for a week because I didn't want to worry about where to sleep for awhile, eventhough Manly is a bit inconvenient to go into the city. I checked my bank account also and I'm not doing so well financially either. Staying in a big city without working is totally draining my money away. It's been 2 weeks and I haven't found a job yet. I was so stressed and upset. I wanted to cry but I had no privacy to do so. I was alone in the room in the afternoon and my roommate caught me, how embarrassing. At least earlier she said she has done the same before, and the first 4 weeks are tough for everyone. I read self help books and did some matrix, so I felt better. I have to understand that fear and everything is not real, and I'm in this situation for a reason. I almost wanted to come back to Vancouver but I would feel like such a failure if I did because it defeats the purpose of a working holiday. I really have to trust, trust and trust. I also felt like I didn't even know how to enjoy life and appreciate anymore. I mean I'm in a warm place with beaches(most of the time), but I don't even feel like I'm on a vacation! I tried to "process" my discomfort and fear, and I think this is one of the only times that I got something out of it. After I got over all the sadness, I know that I am a strong infinite being and there is a purpose to my path, no matter how difficult it is. I have a line of credit, so I'm not going to die. I also understand that I shouldn't feel like I don't belong, because I'm here for a reason and I should belong wherever I go.

Today I had an "interview" to go to this morning. Like I have guessed, it was some multi level marketing scheme with Herbalife. Not my kinda bag at the moment. I left and strolled around the city. I ended up going back to the Original BP to visit the Korean girl and the French guy. I caught her at a good time, and she told me that the new roommates are really good. They always want to do things together and much nicer and tidier than the last ones. Maybe I should have stayed a bit longer. I randomly met this new Greek guy there, and we started chatting for a long time. We ended up going for a coffee. He invited me to stay in the city to join their parties but I reclined because the ferries does not run all night and I have no idea how to take the bus home. I would also like to rest but there's no place for me to do so, well at least my own. It's getting quite windy right now too...brrr.... Maybe it's time for me to go party tonite... back at Manly Beach. Who knows, maybe when I go back, no one will be home. I don't understand why I haven't gone party in Australia yet. Now I'm back in the city at the old hostel, it seems like there are more people I connect with than at Manly. I kinda miss this place now, o wellz.

Today I followed up with Quiksilver in Manly, and the girl said they have already done their hiring. I feel like all my timing is off, so I realize that it's not the best time to find a job now as it is getting too close to the holidays. Today I have decided that if I still don't find anything in a week, I'm going to Bali to run away from all the over hyped holidays in Sydney. It's probably cheaper for me to be there than trying to find a place to sleep here. Maybe do fruit picking work when I come back and save some money.

Still living day by day. I know things will be okay (positive thinking).

Manly Beach

Time was up so I had to decide if I should stay at the Original BP in Kings Cross or not. I looked online and have decided to go to this hostel in Manly Beach because it has ensuite bathroom with kitchenette in each room and the price is actually quite good.

The day when I was leaving, all the annoying people were leaving on the same day also. They weren't really the friendliest. I mean they were only hi/bye roommates. Maybe it's the racial thing, who knows? Anyhow, I felt a little attached to the place now as I have only began to get more comfortable. I chatted for awhile to a couple of people who work there the night before. The young guy asked me to go to Ministry of Sound, but I guess it's not going to happen because we found out tickets are almost $100. Daft Punk would be awesome but it's sold out, unless I go try to catch them in Melbourne.

Anyhow, I left the place because I had nothing to lose. Manly Beach is a minute ferry ride from the harbour so I can still find jobs in the city. It's like a small town with more of a surfer vibe. It has a much slower pace, with some tourism but still in the city. The beaches joined together as one big long strip, which reminds me of Krabi or Phuket in Thailand.

The place I'm staying at is kinda ghetto, or a bit run down, with broken cabinet doors. I'm sharing it with a German girl and 1 French girl and guy, who are quite nice compare to the last people I stayed with. The private bathroom makes up for everything. It's really better than sharing it with 20 other people.

The German girl is very mature and smart, considering she's only 19. The french people in the room are funny. The guy would go freak the shit out of his female friend while she's on the cans. When they woke up they were chatting and it became this word game...while they are lying in their own beds. It's kinda cute.

I applied to Roxy and Quiksilver by the main strip, and I really like the Quiksilver store. The girl said she is doing interview the next day and she is very interested. I haven't heard back from her yet so I don't know what's up. I'm supposed to get 2 other interviews in the city too, so we'll see how those go.

Today I went surfing with the German girl. I rented a surfboard for 2 hours and ended up buying a short sleeve rash guide tee. I sorta got up on my first try, but after that I got hit on the nose by the board. Since then, I got afraid of the ocean and didn't really give my best. My nose was bleeding a tiny bit and it's now bruised on the outside. >_< Maybe I'm getting old, so I have more fear and less desire for adrenaline and excitement. I used to think I like surfing alot, maybe things have changed now.

I have gone to 2 yoga classes now so it really helps get me into a better state. I also cook for myself most of the time as I have to save money. It's nice and healthy, and I enjoy taking my time shopping for grocery.

Can my friends help me manifest a good job please?

in the lows

OK! Not doing too well now.

I really wanted to check out the clubs but the Korean girl I'm with is a goodie goodie Christian. I talked her into going out with me to check out the famous street for clubs. On the way, she said she was losing her heart and she wanted to go back eventhough we had the intention to have a sit down drink. So I have decided to wander around alone, and sat on a bench in a quiet park where I believe the bums like to hang out. I was feeling really sad and missing home, similar to the scenario when I was in Thailand. This is probably worse because I have to stress about what to do next, where to sleep, etc. Some guy who I assume is a bum talked to me for a bit, after that I kept walking until I get to here to go on internet.

Another thing is that when I walked into my dorm room this evening, the messiest place on earth, the English girls were drunk and listening to loud music from an ipod speaker. I have never been in a room where people don't keep it down. Usually it's a place to sleep and people would hang out outside. At that moment, I really wanted to get out of there. I have no privacy at all either, and there are people all over the city.

For the last few days, weather was crap and I spent most of my afternoons going online. I need to find work, etc.

Still in Kingscross

I went to run a bunch of productive errands, and I was too late to go to the zoo. I was by the harbour though, so I walked around and checked out the contemporary art gallery which had free entrance. I liked the porcelain Asian influence head bust by an artist named Ah Xian, and there was a creepy installation upstairs by a local artist called Julia Rrap, with an emphasis on her body. Afterwards, I went to check out Coogee Beach, a smaller one that is a lot tamer with nothing too interesting going on.

I walked around in the city and tourist areas and felt disinterested in seeing much of anything, because it's just like any big North American city. However, I think I should make some dough here first before I take off to other places. I might get a room with some people so I'll see how that goes. I'm also worried about NYE, as many places get booked up by about now. Maybe I'll be homeless then. On another note, I'm supposed to meet some friend's friends in a week or 2.

I left my second hostel today because it was expensive and I wasn't really meeting anyone. I think because there were alot of Europeans, especially French. I headed off to the Original Backpackers down the street, a place that is in an old victorian building with its atmosphere well kept. I'm in an all female 6 person room which is better for me. I met a Korean girl (Min) right away and I cooked brunch for her. She has lived in US before so her English is really good. We went to the zoo together, and I probably felt the most excited that day out of all these time. The ferry takes us to an island where the zoo was located. The place was huge with a beautiful set up, a nice spot for some very interesting looking animals. At least it didn't look depressing like the Vancouver zoo. Overall, it was pretty awesome, but I was so tired and hungry from walking so much by the end of it. It might have also been accumulating from days of walking. I get so hungry all the time now. Not exactly the best thing because food is so damn expensive here. Min treated me to an expensive meal in a place called -5 degrees afterwards since I cooked for her earlier. There's a lounge upstairs where everything was made with ice, even the drinking glasses. It cost $30 to go in for half an hour, so of course I didn't. In the evening, we ended up going grocery shopping at around 9pm, and had some appys and a drink in the hostel. I bought my first drink in Australia...I mean it's about time right? But yes, usually people give you cheap wine for free. We chatted up with this old Aussie guy who works there too, and one thing he said was that food is expensive due to drought.

Today has a bit of drizzle, not sure of my plans but I have ditched the Korean girl because I didn't want to go to the Aquarium with her. I had enough of the tourist stuff for now, need to get busy.

Staying in Kingscross

I was wrong, I guess I am still a bit jet lagged but I mostly go to bed earlier than I would.

I walked around in Kings Cross and I did find cheaper food. Most restaurants are really trendy and modern looking, even the Asian ones. Other ones must have some kind of atmosphere in order to compete. I ended up getting a haircut at a Korean salon since I missed my hair appointment in Vancouver due to the power outage resulting in sleeping in. The guy who cut my hair was on a working holiday from Korea. His English was really limited and I'm not sure what to think my haircut. It's a bit choppy and blunt. The salon is on the red light district street, and I wandered around briefly for food in the evening as well.

The washroom in the hostel I'm staying at is quite clean as it seems to be newly renovated. There's a rooftop patio where I did some reading and got some sun in the late afternoon. I didn't talk to anyone then because everyone had an ipod going. In my room, there is a girl from Vancouver. She has invited me for a drink up on the patio in the evening. The people in the hostel are quite nice and seem to be like a big family, because some of them have stayed for a long time. It was quite windy, and I was told that the weather is very unpredictable. Luckily, it's been nice enough since I got here. I called it an early night and went to bed before everyone else.

Now I went into the city to get travellers info. I realize it's like an American city with big malls, and I thought that I should get out more other things like nature. It's really not so exotic here.

I also need to decide if I should move to a cheaper hostel or stay in a 10 person room. It's pricy for what it is but at least the bathrooms and rooms are clean. There's another one down the block which I'm interested in but I saw the washroom today and now I'm not so sure now. I'll deal with all these later...

I got up and I left on my own again. I'm hoping to hit to zoo today. Koala bears!!

I think I'm starting to feel better and get into the traveling/backpacking mood.

I don't think I really have jet lag other than waking up early. Maybe the matrix has helped eliminate that.

On Sunday, I went to the beach in the morning while listening to some yoga/new age music. It was nice and warm with surfers in the water. After that, I found a way nicer internet cafe than the terminals in my hostel. I walked around and bought groceries, and even found an organic restaurant and store. Later on, I went back to the beach to chill, but the clouds rolled in and got a bit chilly. When I went back to the hostel to cook my dinner, I met some Canadian girls from Ottawa. I hung out in the patio area and met more people, including alot of Europeans. I finally met someone I could do matrix on. He's a crazy funny performer with a gypsy lifestyle. He did a party trick where he would put his gut on the table and start running in the air. Yes, pretty funny to watch. He totally corresponded to my idea of this world, and I think he was probably one in a hundred that would on Bondi Beach. He had a stubborn blockage in his heart which was hard to take out completely. O yes, I finally had my first drink which was a cup of wine. When the patio was closed, I went to eat out with some of them on the beach at night.

I have only booked 2 nights at this hostel and I know it was not the greatest. It was either to stay longer somewhere else or go into the city. I have decided to do the second because I was feeling guilty for continually spending money at a tourist spot. I took the bus and train to Kingcross and booked 2 nights at Eva's backpackers. The place is much better but I'm sharing a room with 10 people in it. There were so many luggages and personal belongings in the room. I had lunch and then walked around check out different hostels. There are some in old victorian buildings which are quite interesting. All of them already have too many travellers working in there so I can't attempt to stay for free.

Kingcross is like a mix of Gastown and Hasting area, and apparently there are alot of prostitution and drugs going on at night. The Canadian girls have told me that it's nothing as bad as Hasting Street so I'm totally fine with this sorta ghetto-ness. Party life should be a bit better here and it's close to the train station which can take me to the central part of city quickly. I was hoping that food would be cheaper but I don't find it so from looking at restaurant's menus.

I got an email from YHA in Cronoulla Beach (south in Sydney) saying that there are tons of work available at the moment and asked me to go there asap. I think I'll stay in town for another week or so, and decide if I should go find work in northern or southern beaches.

First days

Everything was going right and falling through all the time. Gip has offered me a laptop from his dad last minute and I was hustling before I was leaving to get the right OS to install. Anyhow, because of the disagreement on price, it just didn't happen at the end.

So I have arrived to Sydney now. It is a bit similar to Vancouver, and I don't feel super excited or anything. Not sure how to feel but trying to take it moment by moment.

Flight was long and the food was soooo crappy! I had the grossest sandwich ever, and my stomach was totally not agreeing with the food. If you want to fly long distance, don't fly with an American airline. On top of that, a few crying kids who were uncontrollable by their parents. I also left my beloved mini bolster on the plane :(
When I landed, I missed my airport transfer and ended up having to take the bus, train, and taxi to the Lamrock Lodge Hostel. I have realized backpacking wasn't the greatest idea for me, and should have taken the advice from Siobhan about going light. I was basically breaking my back with 2 other bags. I was gonna die. Yesterday, I went to buy a trolly so I think it will be for moving around.

I can't deny its beauty though, teal coloured water with off white fine sand. Weather is nice and warm, perfect with the wind at the beach. I had a small nap on the beach. It was a bit too windy yesterday and the fine sand was hitting my skin which gets stuck.

Everything is expensive by the trendy and touristy Bondi Beach. I ate Thai/ Chinese in a restuarant for lunch. For dinner, I ended up going to IGA and cooked brown rice, tuna, and red pepper at the hostel. The hostel is definitely not the cleanest and doesn't always have enough hot water for shower. Back to being ghetto.

The seagulls here are smaller and make a different higher pitch noise, kinda like a kid. There are lotsa bird noises by the hostel, like a tropical zoo. I also saw a dog that was unusually large.

People are really mixed here, locals and tourists from different nationalities. There are definitely more blonde and tan good looking people. Interesting to see Asians with Aussie accents too. There are lotsa China people like Vancouver.

I haven't touch a drink yet but I did have an offer from my roomate! Oh yes, I'm sharing a room with guys which is kinda weird. I have only chatted with people but still am a lone wolf. It's ok because I will probably move into the city to find more info first. I'm not sure if I should work there or go to a less crowded beach.

I really don't know what to do next @_@! More sleeping on the beach this afternoon?