Stat of the day: I have officially been unemployed for a month. And, for most of that month, I have been travelling, which is even more of a strain on the finances. Now, I feel like I've done all right considering the circumstances, but my job-and-apartment hunt begin today and are already in full swing. I have been to a couple of classified sites and have attempted to make contact with some of them. The area that I am looking to live is called St. Kilda, which is a neighbourhood that is in the south of Melbourne, close to downtown. I currently have a hostel there, and have put the word out as much as I can, but nothing yet. But I suppose it's been less than 24 hours. So I'm nervous. And very much homesick.
Well, that's me nervous about the future, but I should probably tell you what I've been up to.
I flew out to Melbourne on friday morning, which means that I am officially 18 hours ahead of you all in Edmonton. Which, actually, means we are going to be awake for more similar hours, so phone calls will be easier.
I managed to find my way through this crazy city to my billet's apartment. Her name is Amanda Palmer, and she was a great billet all weekend. She even put me up for another night because of my situation with accomodations. The tournament I played in was the Melbourne Hat, this year known as the Hangover Hat, due to the World's hangover many of the players were suffering. That's an Ultimate hangover, not an alcohol hangover. The team I ended up on was really solid, with a lot of speed and great flow, but a lack of handlers. We won when the wind was low, but lost a soft one in a high crosswind the first day, going 4-1. 6-1 would have got us into the semis, and we were a universe point away from doing that, so that was heartbreaking. We got to lie around and watch ultimate in the sun with a beer for a few hours, so it wasn't all bad. Also, some of us 'senior' worlds players took on the Melbourne juniors (19 and under) team between the semis and the finals. They have a good junior program here in Melbourne, but the worlds squad had so much more experience (even with me :P) that we rolled them. The party on Saturday night was a lot of fun, and I got to know a handful of people here. I even played league with them last night. So it's been a fun weekend, and now it's like a slap in the face by reality.
I'll keep you updated on my search. Send me positive-thinking messages, and keep writing. I need it more than before.
Cheers.
-P
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yo patrick, i had this dream that i was playing ultimate, i dunno if you were playing with me too, but the team we played were so bad. they'd foul hardcore, like getting physical and all that and i got so angry. then i went to this weird mall to go pee. that is all.
Hey, boy ... thanks for the call. Miss you love you yadayada ... I can understand the angst. Never really got yourself established in Perth and now starting over again. You'll make it. Just need to create some community and I know that will happen soon. It's not easy travelling alone, but it's empowering. Trust me. More important, trust yourself. And let the little things go. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You come home for Christmas? Open arms and presents be here, boy. Still, once you're got the job and the room, you're flying. Just don't work so long and hard you don't travel more, eh? Keep in touch. It was wonderful to hear your voice. xoxo
If it's any consolation, I'll also be spending christmas alone with a bottle of wine and some bad christmas movies. Give me a call if you aren't doing anything.
I read "Write more, i need it more than ever" as "I'm lonely and am looking for a push forward." You know we're behind you, but for God's sake, put on some john mayer, kick back a mickey and go out and make Melbourne your home. You've spent all this money already, you've got a foreign accent - ie: a blank credit card of intrigue - so go use it! If not, you're welcome in Canada but dude, it's fucking cold and the Oilers are losing a lot lately. You don't want to be here.
We all miss you.
hey, the Oilers won last night! But (and I REALLY REALLY hate to say this) Josh is right.
Patrick!
I finally figured out how to post on your blog and I have a fever so my brain doesnt want to think of anything creative to say...
But um... I miss you! I know we didnt hang out TOO much, but still! Youre nice to talk to ;)
I hope your interview at the Cafe goes really well!
Lauren
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