At the time I was starting my post at 8, which then leaded to a delay. I had to get into the office early today, because I had to be in a 8:30am Council meeting. Since we went out last tonight (describe at the bottom) I was nervous that I would over sleep. I woke up at 5:45 got dressed, and headed for the 7:25 ferry. I wassad thatI didn't get to see the youngman that always greets me in the morning, and always sends me off with well wishes for my day. This morning was absolutely beautiful with a high of 80 degrees today, as well as clear blue skies. When I passed the opera house on my way to work, it was the first time I got an up close and personal view of the sun shinning down on all the points. Breath-taking. The Council meeting went well this morning, learned all about the safety and preventatives to keep manly safe on Australian Day. A lot of preparation goes into it, that you don't really think does (if that makes sense). Once the meeting dissolved, Meegan and I headed back to the office to send out memo's to all the shop owners of all the things being put into place for Australian day. We finished the e-mail, and then walked around to all the shop owners. As much as I hate to walk right now (I will get into that), it has really helped familiarize my surroundings, and getting to know the shop owners. I have met a lot of the shop owners that range from every nationality. It is truly a blessing to meet so many different people, and work for them to bring a better light to Manly'scommunity as well as to their business.
I also just got back from walking around again trying to collect all the vouchers and prizes being auctioned off on EBay for a 'Manly Experience' Package for the Flood Relief Victims in Queensland. We've received numerous donations from shop-owners, which will make this package super special. Whoever wins is one lucky person!
So, since I missed a day in writing...I will update the events of last night. Last night was the first night out in the city with the girls! We had a good reasons to go out and celebrate on a Thursday. First, let me begin to talk about how wonderful my boss is again. I was in charge of finding a great up-scale restaurant for dinner; Meegan gave me a huge list of options, let me borrow a designer dress of hers, and bought me lunch. She is the probably the nicest woman ever. I already wrote her a Thank-you note for the first time she took me out, but I am going to run out of Thank-you cards if she keeps doing all these kind gestures. I was so lucky to have this mentoring from her, as well as her kindness. She has made this transition so easy! All the girls want to meet her, because I always talk about her--how great she is. So after I did a lot of running around, I ran and caught the 5:30 ferry back to Sydney. I ran back home and got dressed.
Reason 1 of going out on Thursday: Jenn's Flirty 30 Birthday
Jenn, from Ontario, whom works for Camilla Franks turned 30 (even though she doesn't look a day over 23). We went out to the Meritale restaurant, which consists of 7 lounges, bars, and different dinning areas. Each room is different (meritale.com to check it out). Everything is upscale, and a lot of the young professional crowd hangs out there. Cute men, all dressed in their professional clothes scowering over the young gorgeous working women crowd (Men love to buy the women drinks; we learned first-hand:)). After waiting for our table at Uccello, we hungout in the pool lounge/cabana andhad birthday cocktails. The weather was perfect and closing in a warm breeze. We met a few men who decided to start buying champagne for Melanie and Danille, and shots+mojitoes for the birthday girl. Everyone was feeling great, and dinner came about at exactly the right time. We dined like queens. We were surrounded by businessmen who stared and watchedour every step. For instance, Mel got up to go to the bathroom and when she got back, this man jumped from his table to pick up her napkin from the ground and place it on her lap....WOW!
Reason 2: Welcome to Sydney!
We had to celebrate our arrival and journey we are going to endure while we are here in Sydney for the next 3 months. After dinner we headed back to the flat to have birthday cake, and goof around. Everyone was supper excited to go out and just dance. We went to me and Danielle's favorite hang-out/drinks/dancing. I believe it's called Bungalow 8? Anyways, we took all the girls. Once we got there, there was a band covering all the latest songs. They were really good, but took a break after we walked in. They started playing music videos of the latest songs out! Fun fun fun. We got comp'd beverages from the band, which was fun. After sitting and relaxing....then realizing it was past 1am, I had to head back. Everyone had a great night, and I'm glad we could make Jenn's birthday special.
Walking issue: I WALK EVERYONE. This has been a good thing in the beginning because I basically walk over half hour to work everyday, but it has certainly caught up with me. Any shoe (comfy or not) has worn out the sole of foot and blisters EVERYWHERE. I love to walk and get the exercise, but I am slowly dying a slow death from walking. lol. Feel bad for me, because I ache everywhere.
So tonight (Friday) we are doing drinks after work...although all I want to do is SLEEP. We will see how the night plays out and will update tomorrow:)
Ps.-Remind me to update how beautiful my boss' flat is---major WOW!
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