Waiting for my real life to begin........

Yes, I've been watching Scrubs! That's what it feels like at the moment - I'm kind of in limbo land - I'm not on holiday but I'm not working, I'm not going anywhere that's not on foot or by bike, and it's all a bit surreal at the moment.

Last night was the Fulton Hogan Christmas bash - was a bit stilted, but got talking to a couple of people so it wasn't too bad. Got talking to one of the engineer's wives - they moved here from the UK three years ago, so we were talking about the cultural changes and missing home etc. It was nice to talk to someone else that has been through the same process, but I'm slightly concerned to hear that some of their stuff was broken when it arrived :( I bubble wrapped everything within an inch of it's life, so I'm hoping it's ok, but customs have a waiver that says that they don't have to repack things exactly the same if they inspect your stuff - so please everyone keep your fingers crossed for our breakables!

I'm looking for admin work (yawn) now that my disc in my neck appears to be back where it should be - but I spose it will bring some money in which will go towards paying bills in the UK. Registered with a couple of agencies on Friday, and there are four (gasp!) admin vacancies in the paper this week, so those will be looked into. Job hunting is the point where you definitely don't want to be convert dollars back into pounds - it's likely that I'll get a comparative salary to when I had a couple of years experience (sob!). Just have to keep telling myself that the cost of living is cheaper etc etc but it's a bit depressing!!!!!

The one thing that my Dad will be pleased to hear is that I'm getting plenty of sea air, and walking every day, and have the bedtimes to show for it! Because it gets light so early, it starts to warm up so you can't stay in bed much beyond half seven, which is useful at times as it means that we can skype and messenger the UK without it being a ridiculous time, but it means that by about half nine p.m I'm absolutely yawning my head off!

Speaking of which, I hear painkillers and bed calling me.
night y'all


Waiting for my real life to begin - Colin Hay

Any minute now my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll stand on the bow
And feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down, down, down on me

And you said,"Be still, my love, open up your heart
Let the light shine in
"Don't you understand? I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

When I awoke today suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path
And up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my own footsteps once again

And you say,"Just be here now, forget about the past
Your mask is wearing thin
"Let me throw one more dice, I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

Any minute now my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine
There's sure to be that call
It's gonna happen soon, soon, oh so very soon
It's just that times are lean

And you say,"Be still, my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in
"Don't you understand? I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

Hey..............

On a clear day, I can see, see for a long way
On a clear day, I can see, see a very long way