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Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

Day 174: The House Sit Hunt Begins

By on July 5, 2011 in Australia, Thrifty Travel

Many moons ago, Pat and I moved out of our Killara apartment… Read more and into his parents’ house. It seemed like a good move because our lease was up and then we had two big international trips to partake in.
We’re now back in Sydney, back in his old bedroom, and we kind of just don’t know what to do in

July 5, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
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Day 68: Packing For New Adventures

By on March 10, 2011 in Australia

A good 1.5 years have passed since I first moved in to my apartment… Read more in the North Shore Sydney suburb of Killara. When that first happened, I didn’t really know what I was doing, where I was going, how long I’d be there. The main reason I moved to this part of the city was because Pat and all his

March 10, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }
Home Sweet Killara

Home Sweet Killara

By on August 30, 2009 in Australia

Fate found me a new home. After arriving back from New Zealand, I was staying up on the North Shore while looking for places in the general area. I wanted to find somewhere convenient [right on a train line], yet far enough out of the city where I could get more apartment for my money.
When Patrick was driving me… Read more

August 30, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
Living in an International House

Living in an International House

By on April 2, 2009 in Australia

Upon arrival in Sydney, I had two goals: find a place and find a job. I started almost immediately with the job thinking I should know where I’m working before attempting to find a location to live. I quickly realized that task was difficult when living out of a backpack… in a hostel….
For me, hostel life was just not… Read more

April 2, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
Little Treasures

Little Treasures

By on November 17, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

I like little things. I have always had an affinity for travel-sized shampoos, puppies that can be carried in a bag, and mini cars among many others. For me, finding something tiny and cute is like finding gold – and this can be applied to the details, as well. Yes, it is the fine details of my current life and… Read more

November 17, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }
Living in a Dreamworld

Living in a Dreamworld

By on November 3, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

When I was at home in August, traveling and living in this part of the world felt normal and not out of the ordinary to me. I didn’t realize how strange it actually was until I was at the salon getting my hair cut and the lady acted in shock when I said I was hoping to get a job… Read more

November 3, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }