Sydney feels like home now. It's been such a gradual process that somehow I've fallen into a routine that feels stable, and homely. I love being at my apartment, I love wandering around the streets at night; I'm even getting used to the noise of the construction crew outside starting work 7am every morning.
My life in Sydney is so different to my life in Melbourne. Last night was the first night that I've felt I've had an early night in such a long time (long time = a few weeks maybe?) And I actually managed to sleep in this morning too. I woke up at 11am or so? I don't remember the last time I've slept in this late. It was wonderful.
I notice the difference as well from conversations with Jenny and Jackie this past week. For example, at Andy's wedding on Monday night, I was talking with Jenny about going to karaoke after the reception (I had work the next morning):
Jen: Are you coming out afterwards??
Me: Yep
Jen: Really? You said that this morning, but I thought you were kidding
Me: It's only 10:30pm, it's still heaps early
*Jen has a shocked look on her face for a split second, before she composed herself - but I noticed*
Jen: Early?
Me: Yahuh - let's go out!
My mind went through the logical process: how often do the girls come up to Sydney, and how often does Andy get married? I gotta make the most of it. What's with one late night, and a few hours of lost sleep? I can always rest the next night, and I will have gained an extra memory of good times with the people I care about.
And then the conversation with Jackie last night just after midnight:
Jackie: Are you in bed already...?
Me: Ya huh *sleepy*
Jackie: You granny... Goodnight Tweetie-Pie
And the other night when Jackie and I were out in Chinatown in the wee hours of the morning:
*Jackie yawns*
Jackie: Oh my God, I yawned!
Me: Eh? I'm not sleepy at all
Jackie: I must be really tired
*I check my watch*
Me: It's not even 1am yet..
Jackie: I just yawned twice in 5 minutes.. I must be really really tired..
I thought I did well to last longer than Jackie-san. I was quite proud of myself. Lol.
Hahaha. It's definitely a different life style. Not that I'm complaining. I kind of feel intrinsically that I'm here for a definite period, and I need to make the most of it while I'm here. At the back of my mind I suppose is that my contract is up for renewal next November, so I feel I need to maximise my time here. That, and, I'm acutely aware that I want to spend time and energy in the people I care about. I call both my parents regularly to talk to them, I message the girls regularly back in Melbourne, I'm in contact with Jackie every day, and Nance almost every other day.
It's a routine now, and I like it. I'm enjoying Sydney. Sometimes I feel like pinching myself when I'm out, and I see the opera house in my view. At times it seems almost magical. I feel pretty lucky, to be honest. Moving to a new city, and settling in quite quickly, and making some close friends to wittle away the hours.
I'm writing this on my laptop. My personal laptop, I mean. I think this is why it feels like home now. It's been a good four months since I've used this, and I love my laptop. To have not used or touched it regularly in four months is ridiculous. It's like Jackie not playing her violin for ages, or Winnii not using facebook regularly.
Ok, this is enough reflection and appreciation for the life I have. I need to clean this place, and clean up this laptop, and do other domestic chores before I meet up with Nance and Jackie tonight.
xxx for now.
My life in Sydney is so different to my life in Melbourne. Last night was the first night that I've felt I've had an early night in such a long time (long time = a few weeks maybe?) And I actually managed to sleep in this morning too. I woke up at 11am or so? I don't remember the last time I've slept in this late. It was wonderful.
I notice the difference as well from conversations with Jenny and Jackie this past week. For example, at Andy's wedding on Monday night, I was talking with Jenny about going to karaoke after the reception (I had work the next morning):
Jen: Are you coming out afterwards??
Me: Yep
Jen: Really? You said that this morning, but I thought you were kidding
Me: It's only 10:30pm, it's still heaps early
*Jen has a shocked look on her face for a split second, before she composed herself - but I noticed*
Jen: Early?
Me: Yahuh - let's go out!
My mind went through the logical process: how often do the girls come up to Sydney, and how often does Andy get married? I gotta make the most of it. What's with one late night, and a few hours of lost sleep? I can always rest the next night, and I will have gained an extra memory of good times with the people I care about.
And then the conversation with Jackie last night just after midnight:
Jackie: Are you in bed already...?
Me: Ya huh *sleepy*
Jackie: You granny... Goodnight Tweetie-Pie
And the other night when Jackie and I were out in Chinatown in the wee hours of the morning:
*Jackie yawns*
Jackie: Oh my God, I yawned!
Me: Eh? I'm not sleepy at all
Jackie: I must be really tired
*I check my watch*
Me: It's not even 1am yet..
Jackie: I just yawned twice in 5 minutes.. I must be really really tired..
I thought I did well to last longer than Jackie-san. I was quite proud of myself. Lol.
Hahaha. It's definitely a different life style. Not that I'm complaining. I kind of feel intrinsically that I'm here for a definite period, and I need to make the most of it while I'm here. At the back of my mind I suppose is that my contract is up for renewal next November, so I feel I need to maximise my time here. That, and, I'm acutely aware that I want to spend time and energy in the people I care about. I call both my parents regularly to talk to them, I message the girls regularly back in Melbourne, I'm in contact with Jackie every day, and Nance almost every other day.
It's a routine now, and I like it. I'm enjoying Sydney. Sometimes I feel like pinching myself when I'm out, and I see the opera house in my view. At times it seems almost magical. I feel pretty lucky, to be honest. Moving to a new city, and settling in quite quickly, and making some close friends to wittle away the hours.
I'm writing this on my laptop. My personal laptop, I mean. I think this is why it feels like home now. It's been a good four months since I've used this, and I love my laptop. To have not used or touched it regularly in four months is ridiculous. It's like Jackie not playing her violin for ages, or Winnii not using facebook regularly.
Ok, this is enough reflection and appreciation for the life I have. I need to clean this place, and clean up this laptop, and do other domestic chores before I meet up with Nance and Jackie tonight.
xxx for now.
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