Today I had my first shift on my own at Hooked. I got there pretty early, since with 3 changes of public transport, there's a lot of room for lateness, and so wanted to make sure I got there on time, but I definitely needed the extra time! I didn't realise how long it would take to do everything before opening and so I didn't plan which things took higher priority over others very well, and so felt a bit flustered as it was getting nearer to 11.30 (opening time...

Alice accepted another Care job at 11, so we couldn't go to the art galleries as planned, so I went on the tram to go into town and deposit my wages and a look around. I picked up some leaflets from the huge Visitor Information Centre and then decided to look round Victoria Markets, where I got to sample a few cheeses, nuts, sweets, etc. I managed to use NAB's Wi-Fi to track down a Hudson's coffee, where I wanted to try an orange hot chocolate, and then headed ...

I attempted a run to Caulfield Park, but it was very half hearted, and I kept walking instead. I think there's supposed to be a fair few sports grounds there but it was quite difficult to find my way (or so that's my excuse).When I got back, me and Alice watched a few TV programs that Amanda has downloaded (we have a TV in our room, but it only plays Greek news, French news and Al Jazeera news). Since I started at 5 today, I got to have a 30 minute dinner br...

I went charity shop shopping with Alice along Chapel Street, but neither of us brought anything. I brought a frozen yoghurt and signed up to their loyalty program, but kicked myself afterwards as I told them my proper birthday instead of saying it was before as you get a free yoghurt on your birthday, and I won't be here next birthday.

Me, Amanda and Zachary had a day trip to IKEA today. Amanda couldn't choose between the Swedish meatballs and the salmon so had both, and I had a cinnamon bun and cookie with coffee which only came to $2.50, despite the coffee being priced at $2.50 (I couldn't work it out on the receipt, but I think it was some deal) which you got free refills with so I had a bit of a coffee and sugar high and then low. Amanda brought a throw and we brought some postcards to de...