I was heading to the airport with 2 other guys after saying our long goodbyes to everyone at the Elephant backpackers. When we got there, we realized we were quite late for check in already...and that our luggages were way over the 15 kg limit. Each extra kg cost $33, and Christian had 3 luggages with one that weight 27kg on its own. We would have to pay over $1000 to get everything there, otherwise we would have to lose our plane tickets. We had 10 minutes to decided and I suggested one person to stay behind. Poor Dominic ended up being stuck with some of our luggages while me and Christian took off with one luggage each.
When I was on the airplane, I kept laughing and shaking my head at how ridiculous my journey was. All my tops were in my other luggage and I had to wear 2 dresses for god knew how long.
When we got to Perth at 12:30 am, the streets were very lifeless. The hostel we checked in was quite dodgy with 2 guys who claimed to have got beaten up previously. We were so hungry and were scared to walk to McDonald's at that hour so we ended up eating some really old pizza at the closest opened stand.
So I spent a few days with Christian alone, and luckily everyone managed to come to Perth with all our luggages. I didn't think I would see my luggage this soon. Unfortunately, all the hostels in Perth was completely booked and we had to sneak them in to stay in our rooms. We had to share our dorm beds with the others. Let's just say it had been an interesting experience. However, I didn't really like it when I came back from work and saw 2 guys hanging out in my bed watching tv, with their feet on my pillow.
I got a job at a strange Asian cafe restaurant owned by Cambodians in a suburb called Fremantle which is closer to the beaches. They don't pay so well, but they would pay cash every night so it's good enough for me. I've been working there for 2-3 weeks now and I've grown to like it. At first, I got my big German friend Dominic working there which was pretty funny. Now I got my friend Martin, whom I met up with from Melbourne, to work there with me. He's a shy French guy with no waitering experience, so that was pretty funny. It was frustrating at first because his English is not so good, but now he's getting much better at it. Laksa, Green Curry Chicken Rice, no problemo. The other day, I realized I'm getting over my fear of working in restaurants, even after spilling a bunch of pop and wine on a customer one time. I also quite enjoy helping out in the kitchen whenever they allow me. I like cutting up vegetables, and today I had to pealed spring roll pastry sheets apart which was pretty fun. It's also quite funny to see their younger son bathing in the sink at the back of the kitchen. Yes, very hygienic.
My wrist is still not completely healed but it's manageable with waitressing. Since I came here, I've been having skin problems. There were red bumps all over my body that were super itchy. I went to a pharmacy and they said I might be allergic to the water here. There would be new bumps everyday, and after awhile some of my roommates got the same thing. I went to another pharmacy after a couple of weeks and figured it might really be bed bugs or some kind of bites. I washed all my clothes at once and I think that helped. I don't have new bumps anymore but still recovering from the old ones. Phew.
I found a flat/apartment for 3 weeks at a dirt cheap price. The owner picked me out of all the people since we chatted for 2 hours during our meeting. I was kicked out of my hostel bed (it happens from time to time) because of double booking, and the owner let me stay with him before he left for Thailand. It was good to save the $50 for 2 days of accommodation. Anyhow, Dominic got a flat on his own, and now there are 4 guys staying with me in the 2 bedroom, with random visitors from time to time. It's a bit more people than I would have like. In the beginning, I didn't feel good about the whole idea but I was being nice because I knew they all wanted to get out of the hostel. There have been alot of dramas and tensions between some of the boys since we came to Perth, but now I think everyone is somewhat getting along and everything is becoming adjusted. In the beginning, I was so pissed because no one cleaned up the kitchen after I came home from a 10 hour shift, so I threatened to kick them out. I felt like I'm mothering a bunch of guys. But honestly, kicking them out would be tough thing to do, like burning bridges. At least I can stay in my big room all by myself whenever I can't handle the crowd.
In Perth, I have bumped into many people I have met in the past. It seems like all the backpackers are here now. I have reunited with the cute German boys from Shepparton which was nice.
I have been around alot of guys and only guys (alot younger too). I do feel very honoured to be the only girl and can't deny that I get quite a bit of attention. There also has been some sexual tension and flirtation going on. I'm glad my mojo has came back because I didn't know when I would see it again. Me and one of the guys like each other alot. We like the same things, see the good in each other, and of course, attracted to each other. But guess what, he has a girl back home. Story of my love life.
I have been reading the Reconnection book. Apparently, as I'm reading the book, I'm already attuning to the new frequencies. I tried working with it last night on my friend and I think I'm getting alot out of it. I miss working with Matrix back in Vancouver and I think I need to make more of a conscious effort to stay in the state. I know all the matrixers have been growing and expanding like crazy so I need to do some catching up.
I have just got some new plans for my upcoming journey. I booked a volunteer spot at Monkey Mia up north to work with dolphins for 5 days! I'm gonna be using frequency 16 alot when I'm there. I'm quite excited about this opportunity and I know it will be one of the highlights of my trip.
These are all pics in Perth:
Cottlesloe Beach
small beach at Fremantle
view point of Fremantle
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