I don't feel like a tourist....
Maybe it's because we aren't doing touristy type things? I thought this first week would be like a little mini holiday; but, in reality, it is ending up to be a fair bit of work. Sometimes, I am so preoccupied with the goal I am working towards (getting dinner, lugging the groceries home, buying extra hangers) that I forget where I am. A couple things happened today that made me catch my breath.
I came home from getting groceries so sweaty from carrying them home - I immediately pulled off my sweater and went into the bedroom where there was a window open. I felt like a needed a ton of cold air so instead of just standing in front of it, I stuck my head out it. I was looking around and realized that to my left was a direct view into the blue, gorgeous harbour. I hadn't even noticed it!
We were walking to get dinner tonight when I turned back to glance at something... Looming up beyond our building was the Harbour Bridge - Huge and black against the dusk sky. I've been looking at this for months in pictures and here we are walking right under it without really noticing it!
Maybe it's because we aren't doing touristy type things? I thought this first week would be like a little mini holiday; but, in reality, it is ending up to be a fair bit of work. Sometimes, I am so preoccupied with the goal I am working towards (getting dinner, lugging the groceries home, buying extra hangers) that I forget where I am. A couple things happened today that made me catch my breath.
I came home from getting groceries so sweaty from carrying them home - I immediately pulled off my sweater and went into the bedroom where there was a window open. I felt like a needed a ton of cold air so instead of just standing in front of it, I stuck my head out it. I was looking around and realized that to my left was a direct view into the blue, gorgeous harbour. I hadn't even noticed it!
We were walking to get dinner tonight when I turned back to glance at something... Looming up beyond our building was the Harbour Bridge - Huge and black against the dusk sky. I've been looking at this for months in pictures and here we are walking right under it without really noticing it!
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Welcome to Sydney! Hope you get settled in smoothly.
:) Susan
p.s. Beautiful blog template, I love it.
Welcome! FYI, this week is the coldest week I have ever witnessed it being since landing on this continent.
Thanks to the both of you! I've found the weather to be rather pleasant so far - Sunday morning was very very chilly; but mostly a sweater has been enough.
Actually, I love that it is cool enough to sport cute hats & scarfs without being so cold that you have to hide them under many layers!!
Welcome to Sydney! Sounds like you're settling in just fine. :)
there will be times when it'll hit you - where you are, what you've done. i get it now even after four+ years here, especially after calling home for my weekly check in with my folks. it's a weird mixture of homesickness, elation, and pride for me. i'm glad i still get it. i don't want to take anything for granted. i think you're going to love it more and more. i'm happy you're in australia :)
Thanks JM!!
@ The American - I am really hoping that this little seed of happiness takes root and grows!