Last night was my first night working the bar. I think I did alright! My schooner's are about as consistent as my dart playing but there's plenty of time to improve! The locals will be the first to tell you if you don't do it right but I haven't made any enemies so far. I have even got myself a Terry Brown nickname, 'Jolene'. Must be due to the uncanny resemblance;) I'm still very content here. It's obviously a completely different lifestyle to what I'm us...

So here I am, in Lue. Embracing the Australian country lifestyle! As I have been so terrible at updating my blog, here are a few highlights from the past 4 months: Moving to Manly - living at the 'Dalley Ranch' by the beach, Birthday weekend at Port Stephens (quod biking, horse ride), Xmas at the Goldie, Surfer's Paradise beach, working in the city (office), Sydney coastal walks (bondi - coogee, the spit to manly, watsons bay), New Years at Manly, Burlesque ni...

I'm enjoying some rare time to myself this week so the perfect chance to update my blog. I haven't been given work this week due to kids being on holiday, and although it's not great money wise, I'm loving a little extra rest time. Its all been pretty full on since I arrived in oz, it's been amazing but I'm just realising that I haven't really stopped! So it's good to just chill out and remember why I came here. Today has been a lovely day off, whilst the rest of...

Another morning bus ride, the perfect opportunity to update my blog. I've just had my birthday so there's lots I want to remember! Our house warming BBQ a few weeks ago was a hit! The weather was ideal and me and Lauren managed the majority of cooking ourselves. We had a great turn out and with a little gentle persuasion, successfully got everyone out and on to the shore club after. I do try not to look to smug when showing friends around the 'ranch' but it's pa...

So... a lot to tell as always! I know I'm not doing this as often as I should:) Me and Lauren have now left the city for a beach house in manly. As much as we loved living in the middle of china town, we figured it wasn't really the oz dream so we upgraded! Our new house is amazing and very close to the beach, which is perfect timing as it's starting to get seriously hot! We've moved in with 3 oz guys (and a dog) and we love it. Rolling on to the beach on a Satu...