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I'm in Melbourne! posted : 10/27/09 at 01:18am pst listening to:Charlotte chatting

 After my plane was delayed for FOUR HOURS (which is longer than the flight itself) I finally got in to Melbourne at about 1:45AM local time (as opposed to 9:10PM), caught a cab straight to Charlotte's house and I am now camped out on her loungeroom floor in a pile of black blankets and the occasional appearance of Jackson, her gorgeous black dog. Apparently this morning I looked like a 'gothic princess' to quote C herself, with my hair flowing over my shoulders, swathed in black blankets and hugging her puppy. 

I miss a few people, one certain person very much. Yep, I went and fell in love with someone in Perth in the lead-up to moving to Melbourne. Smart, right? 

Today, I wandered Prahan with Charlotte, and then caught a tram all on my own downtown and wandered around, trying to get my bearings. I'm also in the process of writing my cover letter for what sounds like an AWESOME job. Cross your fingers for me, folks! 

xoxox

 

V

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BradSabbath
10/27/09 02:31am pst

Yeah perhaps not such a great idea falling in love before moving to Melbourne ...

Good luck with the job :) 

Viola
10/28/09 11:30pm pst

Yeah, but there was not a lot to be helped. He'll be in Melbourne before too long.

 

Thank you! xoxox

wychlea
10/27/09 02:59am pst

Glad to hear you got there safe -eventually.  

Funny how love is...the heart does precisely what it wants, no matter what the mind says.  :)

Good luck with the job!!  I will think positive thoughts!

Bunches of hugs to you!

Viola
10/28/09 11:42pm pst

Thank you for the positive thoughts, I'm sure every thought will help!

The heart really doesn't listen to the heart at all. Oh well. :D

 

Viola
10/28/09 11:43pm pst

Um, to the head, I mean! I'm sleepy!

Diablo
10/28/09 12:11pm pst

Welcome to the fold! I'd knew you'd make it. Hope they rolled out the red carpet.

As for the love-interest in Perth - he can move over to Melbourne. Even though he may not know it, it'll be in his best interest to do so :)

Sorry to hear about the 4hr wait - but at least you weren't trying to depart from Sydney (my personal best there is being delayed for 12hrs due to thunderstorms/curfew).

Once you get to know her, Melbourne will treat you well. She's easy to get around, and never lets you down.

All the best with the job, Miss V. I'm sure fate will be looking kindly upon you...

Viola
10/28/09 11:48pm pst

Thank you! Another Perth expat in the city! Well, the love interest isn't tied to Perth, fortunately. But unfortunately, he's not an Australian citizen and his visa runs out in early-March which means that we only have limited time together unless he can get sponsored for PR. Or I'll just have to more to Europe :D

This is only my third full day here and I'm already totally in love. Got the hang of the trams, and I'm looking for houses in various suburbs. And I'e had some AMAZING vegetarian food! So many more options than Perth, it's awesome. I'm totally in love with this city!

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