June 2010
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March 2010
1 post
February 2010
3 posts
Different to home
As requested by Campbell (otherwise known as C-Drizzle) a bunch of photo’s that show some of the day to day differences between Australia & Canada.
Okay it’s just a light switch, but the messed up part is, this is the switch in an OFF position.. That’s right, you have to flick it UP to turn it on.. WHAT??
Not only are the flusher handles different, the water levels are ...
January 2010
3 posts
December 2009
5 posts
Australia : Out
The day has come, I have managed to sell, give away or loan all of my personal belongings other than the few items I could squeeze into a backpack & suitcase. What am I taking? Not much!
2 Hoodies, a few pairs of jeans, 10 or so tshirts, 2 pairs of shoes, a laptop and a book or two, that’s it! Oh, and of course my hard drives containing work files and most importantly, a shite-load of...
The Job Hunt
Behind the preparation and overall excitement about this whole Canada trip, is me quietly shitting myself as I come to the realisation that my funds are limited, and if I can’t find a job quickly, I may find myself needing to sell my body on street corners in downtown Vancouver. Don’t get me wrong, I love working the streets as much as the next guy, but with temperatures in the...
So, it's really happening...
What began as an idea floating around in my head, unlikely to ever happen, quickly turned in to a reality with a shitload of hard choices and commitments to follow.
I initially planned to visit Canada during my work Christmas break (around 2 weeks) but as time grew nearer, I realised how financially retarded that idea was.. $3000 on flights for a two week stay? What was I thinking?
Next came the...