Wednesday up 8 this morning and once Debbie home went to look round G fitness gym as got an offer so only $10 a week for 3 months with no joining fee. So thought since new place doesn't have gym will be good and has good classes like spinning, Zumba etc so we signed up as good deal aswell. Then to breakfast went to killi burger for a change had pancake and hash browns was good. Then when back went for a run did 1.17 miles non stop had to stop at end as had a stitch. On a late at work was ok at first and was told got 2 weeks to do get my IV central line bag change and IVAB's signed off. After tea for some reason was so busy had no idea where up to and the S8 and S4 round took ages nearly a hour. Also had to do clinical reviews as patient parameters out of limits so didn't get out on time but luckily May gave me lift home, Bianca back tonight but didn't wait up to see as early tomorrow. Woke up extremely early on Thursday about 5ish and since on early didn't point of going back to sleep so just in laid in bed and updated blog. Didn't really want to go to work today since awful shift yesterday but was a lot better than I expected it to be. Also had extra staff as Toby thought was on early instead of late thought he would get moved but luckily he got to stay. Got to practice doing IVAB's and bag change for central lines just need to get signed off by accessor as feel competent to do now. After work got changed and met Debbie at Rhodes train station got train to Burwood as off to collect car for moving. Whilst walking to collect car phoned flight centre to book Melbourne flights as everyone else booked. As Debbie and Bianca went to flight centre to book flight, accommodation and your but am going day later with Nat and got same flights with Tiger airways. When collected car had requested a manual one but didn't have again so got a automatic a Hydundi i30 got chouce of colours so choose blue. Luckily it did not feel as bad as last time just had to remember not to use my left leg then seemed ok. When home load car up only a few things then straight to new place but couldn't remember car parking spot so parked where ever. Then trust us to get in wrong lift at first but eventually got their and only took two loads so tempted to unpack but will do tomorrow. Then home and chill ordered take-away as Debbie not really got time to make food as got her last night shift so had pizza, pop, garlic bread and chocolate pudding.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
More work and collect car
Monday 8th April got up 8.30 and got text from Sharon and is now thinking of coming to see me in Australia with Ben and Ellie. Then go for a run only did 1.02 miles then once back sorted out electric, gas and Internet for moving this weekend and hire car for the move. On a late at work was busy at start as really sure what needed doing at first but then was actually not to bad. May gave me lift home and once home spoke to Mum and Ellie and Mum starting to get excited about Australia as now got rest of leaflets, Ellie was very quiet. Tuesday on another late woke up 7 and went back to sleep til 8 then saw Debbie before she went to bed after her night. Then quickly gave a quick mop round the place and sorted out the washing, very exciting but things which needed doing. Also decided would defrost my chilli which I made a few weeks ago which didn't seem the best for lunch and tea tomorrow. Then time to go for my run did 2.03 miles and only stopped once to cross at the traffic lights and had my chilli for lunch which was better than I expected. It was then off to work to early as had to go to library first to print off our race tickets for this weekend. Work was not to bad and on same side as yesterday plus had more staff so not as busy and also had 2 students so don't think did any obs all shift, very good. Mona kindly gave me a lift home and when got home thought would check mail and had post a thank you card from Ellie, very cute and took a while to get to sleep.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Ayers Rock
Saturday 6th April up 6.30 shower and breakfast crumpets with chocolate Philadelphia were very nice and coffee. Then to catch the train at 7.44am but just our luck was late due to derailment yesterday so didn't get in til 8ish. Had to change trains at Strathfield as otherwise have to wait on our train for 15 minutes. So caught another train to central station with plenty of time to catch the train to the airport, which was good. When got to airport enquired which floor we had to be on, to check in as the signs weren't very clear and obvisiously on wrong floor. When got upstairs was a very long queue to check in then saw the Virgin Australia Desk, so went to enquire if could get board pass there whilst I left Debbie in the queue. Luckily there could give us our boarding pass which was good so didn't be up having to queue probably as no luggage to check. Whilst going through security we got to jump the queue unfortunantly no time to look in shops straight to the boarding gate and left on time at 9.50. It took us around three and half to fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock but it seemed longer, and was a hour and half behind Sydney. Connellan airport is the name of Ayres Rock airport and is located 10 minutes from Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort). Ayers rock is located roughly in the centre of Australia and we got there at 11.45 and soon as landed straight to AAT kings desk to get our itinerary and catch free bus to resort.
Was only a few minute to our hotel, staying at the Outback Pioneer hotel which offers traditional Aussie hospitality at budget price in good surroundings. Had to queue to check in but didnt take too long and at least room was ready our room overlooked the pool, if only had known was a pool would of bought my bikini. At soon as got there dropped our luggage then off to go exploring had to wait a few minutes for the free shuttle bus via the camel park and we got off at the Resort Town Square. First stop was for lunch at the red rock deli just had a toastie and expensive for what it was and browsed the shops. Then to art gallery where got some picture and to the visitor centre which had a museum about Uluru very interesting. Found out a few things like Uluru is 348 metres above the surrounding plain, highest sail of Opera House is 67 metres. It is 862.5 metres above the sea level, 9.4 kilometres (6 miles) around the base and the Uluru- Kata Tjuta national park is 1325 square kilometres. Aboriginal tradition prefers visitors not to climb Uluru, but people still do climb it today but don't think I will. The first white person saw Uluru in 1874 so are relatively newcomers only 130years and 1st tourist was 1948. Next to the auditorium lookout to get our first glance of Uluru (big red rock) and o get a few pictures. Then back to the Resort Town Square to get a ice-cream but unfortunately the ice-cream cart had gone. So instead got bus back to hotel straight to the visitor centre for a ice-cream maxibon which had never had before so thought why not... A maxibon is a brand of ice-cream sandwich which is not your typical ice-cream, it's a original format and it's many flavors make it unique, interesting and fun to try.. Then time for a rest in our room before the tour but wish had bought bikini then could of laid by the pool and was right next to our room.
Got picked up for our Uluru sunset and BBQ dinner at 5.30 and was expecting to pay for the park tickets $25 for 3 days but somehow we ended up getting free. Not sure how we got it free as when we booked the tour was told would have to pay for park entrance, so very good was free... Was straight to the Sunset Viewing Platform were is a goid view of the rock with snacks provided which was a bonus. The snacks provided at the Uluru Sunset Viewing Platform were plentiful, varied and tasty and the wine was good aswell. So I had a glass of champagne whilst watching the rock change colour and you could see a slight change of colour is good to see. Then obvisiously I had to do a few funny poses like holding the rock and trying to jump on the rock as why not whilst here. After "sunset", we transferred to another coach to be taken to the barbecue area. Delicious food provided and we spent a pleasant evening chatting with the other tourists sitting next to us who were good company was 10 on our table. Was 1 from Brisbane, 2 Melbourne, 2 USA and 1 germany not sure on other couple as kept to self and got to find what good to do in Melbourne like go see a AFL game. The food was very lots of meat to choose from and also got to have some Australian delicacies such as kangaroo meat!! It was a proper Australian BBQ with beef steak, chicken skewers, lamb sausages, garlic prawns, bread and salad and more wine to drink. An evening of star-watching was planned afterwards and it was a great view to see so many stars got to see various Southern Hemisphere constellations like the Southern Cross. We got back to hotel 9ish was so tired that I fell straight asleep eve though their was people outside making abit of noise in the pool.
Rise early Sunday morning at 4.45 to travel to see the Uluru Sunrise caught bus at 5.45 and straight to the Uluru Sunrise Viewing Platform. The viewing platform is on the easterly side of the rock and wasn't here when I came in 2005 was only built in 2009. The new viewing platform on top of the sand dune gives a better view of Uluru and can even fit Uluru and Kata-Tjuta in the same shot. It's an early morning wake-up call, of course, for sunrise at Uluru, but well worth it, it's one of those "once in a lifetime" experiences. It begins with a cup of coffee/tea/juice and a quick bite to eat i didnt fancy coffe o had juicevwhich wasnt the best and a biscuit. It was then to join everyone else on the platforms to see the sunrise over Uluru with spectucular panoramic views and actually saw Uluru change colour.. After sunrise, was back on the bus at 7.10 and to follow was a guided walking tour at the base of Uluru that brings the site to life. First stop was for the climbers but I had already decided I didn't want to do but nobody could do it as was too windy. What at first looks like a big rock, is filled with Aboriginal stories that make sense once you relate them to their specific rock formations. This one tour (or any other similar tour that explains the stories) made the visit to Ayers Rock Resort more of a unforgettable experience. We did the Kuniya walk to the beautiful Mutitjulu waterhole where you got to experience the magical waterfall, view the aboriginal rock paintings only thing bad thing was lots of flys. Later visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where you can learn more about aboriginal art and see aboriginal arts and crafts. The art gallery was good lots of pictures to choose and really wanted a picture to remind me of Uluru ns the aboriginal culture. I ended up getting the "Seven Sisters" which was purple with 7 stars, perfect for me as everyone knows how much I love stars. The picture is said to represent seven sisters fleeing from the unwelcome attentions of a man represented by some of the stars in the sky.
Time to head back to hotel after this and first thing was to check out of hotel and get food before catching the bus to airport. Got picked up at 11.35 then 10-15 minute journey to the airport and luckily didn't take long to check in. Only thing is when going through security forget to take aerosols out of bag so their had to search my bag. I didn't really like it that I wasn't allowed to find them and take them out but I suppose at least I got to keep them. Then sat in viewing area whilst waiting for our plane and flying qantas this time started boarding 1ish and even left 15 minutes early. Got food on the plane chicken and mushroom pie which I could actually eat, drinks and films but I mainly slept must of been because of early start. Landed just before 5pm and think must of just missed train to central, once at central had to wait nearly 30 minutes for train home. As soon as back straight to Rhodes to get a few things fruit etc then home for tea. After tea time to speak to Sharon and Ellie , Ellie was tired so not bothered about aunty Jo was only a quick chat 20minutes, then watch TV and fall asleep on sofa.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Work, shopping, nights and cinema
Sunday 31st march Easter Sunday woke up 8 had breakfast and got organised for work later by masking my fruit salad. Realised after having breakfast could of had sausage sandwich as Bianca making them for breakfast for her and Debbie, never mind. I decided that I need to get back into my running so went for run at 10ish but felt very sluggish and forgot water so had to stop a few times at water fountain but did 2.10miles. Jen came round after work and invited us to her BBQ this afternoon but unfortunately both me and Debbie on lates, but Bianca went. Work very nice and quiet only open to 24 patients but actually only had 21 patients which was good. It was one of those shifts were feel like you should be doing something but nothing to do as everything already done. Didn't get out til 22.10 as person before me took ages to handover but I still managed to get out before Debbie, so had to wait abit for her. When got thought couldn't be bothered fetching washing in then watching TV and heard it raining so had to quickly dash out to fetch it all in.
Monday woke up 7ish but back to sleep til 9 which was good since got to start on my nights tonight. I then waited around for Bianca to come back from Rhodes and then we went to city at 12 but Debbie couldn't come as at work. First stop was Michael Kors as Bianca not been yet and really likes them so wanted to see, was happy as not as expensive as expected. We then went to look at camera's as Bianca needs a new one for her trip to Alice Springs got a good deal at JB Hi-Fi. It was then to do abit more shopping as Bianca got a lot of birthdays in April so had to buy a few presents for them. It was then lunch just at the food court under Myer and abit more shopping but all I bought was camera case for camera I got for Christmas thought about time I got one. We then met Nat at the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) for coffee who ended up coming home with us as off out for tea with Bianca and Jen's friends. I unfortunately couldn't go as got my night shift to go do so instead had time to speak to Sharon to wish her happy birthday. But not received her present for me but had postal card to say ready to collect but is ridiculous as had to pay £47. As found out after sending if over $135 got to pay vat on the value and custom which is still silly when I already paid my end. At least I know in future to put under $100, for some reason Ellie was fascinated with my mouth and kept trying to poke my mouth. I then had a brief chat to mum and dad told them need to sort out what want to do NYE and had sent them some prices for cruises and restaurants, am not bothered what we do.Then had to go to do my night shift was ok only had 7 patients had a clinical review as my patient had low blood pressure but was asymptotic. I then nearly had 2 more clinical reviews as one had high temperature and one had high blood pressure but both were only borderline so didn't need to do anything.
Found out that Rachel hopefully coming over Xmas and New year so phoned Mum and dad on way home to tell them. When got home went for run with Debbie which felt very sluggish only did 1.63 miles then bed fell asleep about 10. Woke up 2.30 then went to Rhodes to collect uniform and post bianca's letters as she couldn't do as gone to Alice Springs today. I then had a quick look round at clothes and found some nice ones for Ellie and then to Coles to get a few things for tea. When back made tacos which was nice but made the guacamole had to much lime with left over mince made chilli didn't seem best. It was then to go do my nightshift realised on way to work that had email from matron at home and has agreed to give me my career break extension til may 2014. So exciting so phoned mum on way to work then tired to get hold of Sharon with no success but eventually got hold of her to tell her. At work had same patients but 8 this time and hard to communicate with one patients as Non English speaking lucky one nurse could speak his language. Had a few patients who had low blood pressures overnight but not quite clinical reviews and after water came up. After my break felt so tired and felt like was going to fall asleep asleep on table but luckily didn't but had red bull and then felt better. Also found out at about 3am that Rachel booked her trip to come see me arrives on 21st december, so looks like december will be busy. When finished was raining and I foolish forgot to fetch my umbrella so by the time I got home was very wet was nearly up to my knees. I also phoned Nanna on way home to tell her that I had been given my career break extension and she was so happy to hear my voice Once home thought saw something in letterbox was my mini eggs from mum and dad for Easter, will eat them later.
Woke up 1.30 had breakfast then sorted out a few things for moving and nought best do some hoovering. I also got an text from someone who is interested in our places sounds about right after we found somewhere new, but so happy with new place. Then go meet Debbie after work at Coles to get some things for tea what I couldn't get yesterday. When got home had a parcel from Nanna was more mini eggs and Easter card very nice as I do like mini eggs, yum yum!! I then made tea for me and Debbie salmon, zucchini, tomato and mash potatoes was so busy watching TV and playing on iPad. That some how I managed to burn the potatoes can't remember doing that before but was still eatable after a few adjustments. Walking to work decided to walk in skirt and flip flops as didn't really want to have wet clothes before I even started my shift. Work was ok busier than last night but still only had 8 patients but was a few different ones to the night before. I was on 2nd break and prefer to go on 3rd so about 3.30-4 felt so tired had my blueberry red bull but definitely prefer normal red bull. In morning I had to weigh a few of my patients think I weighed about 5 out of 10 but still done in plenty of time. On way home decided best put my flip flops on to walk home in as nothing worse than having wet shoes tomorrow.
Thursday didn't sleep well last night woke up at 12 and tried to get back to sleep but with no success. So ended up sorting out a few things and packing ready for the move next week as thought best start. I got both my parcels today and happy with all of them got Roxy cardigan, 2 dresses and a skirt from iconic. As been eyeing up the cardigan for a few weeks and thought would be good for Ayers Rock and also wanted grey dress and skirt then a tan one to go under my kaftan I got at Easter show. When Debbie got home we sorted through some of the things in the kitchen since bin day and will need doing at some point. Then chilled in front of TV and trying to use things up in freezer so had pizza, chips and garlic bread for tea. It was then to go to work to do my last night, yeh still had same patients but a few changes and working with different staff. Had a patient with chest pain but luckily wasn't anything serious but did an ECG anywhere to rule anything and Dr review. In morning had patient with low blood sugar gave hypo-kit but did not come up so gave milk with sugar and her sweets which worked.. On way home spoke to mum and dad to confirm when actually speaking on Skype as mum not replied to my text.
Friday got up 1.30 and Debbie off aswell pottered for abit then went to Rhodes to post my uniform back. But first called in at the Liberty Grove office to see Tony to drop off key as said might have someone to look round Saturday, but then told us had no interest yet. It was then to Rhodes Realty to go sign our new lease but 'Teng' struck in traffic so went for drink first. As soon as went to sign lease could tell was so much better than Liberty Grove as went through everything with us unlike Tony. Also on a good note is going to let us have keys early maybe on Thursday and can now move in Friday so can do races next Saturday. When finished went back to Rhodes to have a look round ikea to see things might need then looked in bed, bath and table found lovely bedding, as might need new one when move. It was then to go get something to eat went to new place Killa Burger Grill which is home to Sydney's finest, tastiest, freshest and BIGGEST burgers, which were good. We then went to cinema to see 'The Host' which is an American science fiction film, adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. Was good but in short, it's a sci-fi film that probably tries too hard to be like twilight but definitely not as good. Supposedly the book does a far better job of describing the new world than the film but was the same with twilight. When got home pay deposit for new place and set up direct debit then book Randwick races and the Colour Run. The Colour Run 5 kilometer event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a colour crazy day with your friends and family.
Monday woke up 7ish but back to sleep til 9 which was good since got to start on my nights tonight. I then waited around for Bianca to come back from Rhodes and then we went to city at 12 but Debbie couldn't come as at work. First stop was Michael Kors as Bianca not been yet and really likes them so wanted to see, was happy as not as expensive as expected. We then went to look at camera's as Bianca needs a new one for her trip to Alice Springs got a good deal at JB Hi-Fi. It was then to do abit more shopping as Bianca got a lot of birthdays in April so had to buy a few presents for them. It was then lunch just at the food court under Myer and abit more shopping but all I bought was camera case for camera I got for Christmas thought about time I got one. We then met Nat at the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) for coffee who ended up coming home with us as off out for tea with Bianca and Jen's friends. I unfortunately couldn't go as got my night shift to go do so instead had time to speak to Sharon to wish her happy birthday. But not received her present for me but had postal card to say ready to collect but is ridiculous as had to pay £47. As found out after sending if over $135 got to pay vat on the value and custom which is still silly when I already paid my end. At least I know in future to put under $100, for some reason Ellie was fascinated with my mouth and kept trying to poke my mouth. I then had a brief chat to mum and dad told them need to sort out what want to do NYE and had sent them some prices for cruises and restaurants, am not bothered what we do.Then had to go to do my night shift was ok only had 7 patients had a clinical review as my patient had low blood pressure but was asymptotic. I then nearly had 2 more clinical reviews as one had high temperature and one had high blood pressure but both were only borderline so didn't need to do anything.
Found out that Rachel hopefully coming over Xmas and New year so phoned Mum and dad on way home to tell them. When got home went for run with Debbie which felt very sluggish only did 1.63 miles then bed fell asleep about 10. Woke up 2.30 then went to Rhodes to collect uniform and post bianca's letters as she couldn't do as gone to Alice Springs today. I then had a quick look round at clothes and found some nice ones for Ellie and then to Coles to get a few things for tea. When back made tacos which was nice but made the guacamole had to much lime with left over mince made chilli didn't seem best. It was then to go do my nightshift realised on way to work that had email from matron at home and has agreed to give me my career break extension til may 2014. So exciting so phoned mum on way to work then tired to get hold of Sharon with no success but eventually got hold of her to tell her. At work had same patients but 8 this time and hard to communicate with one patients as Non English speaking lucky one nurse could speak his language. Had a few patients who had low blood pressures overnight but not quite clinical reviews and after water came up. After my break felt so tired and felt like was going to fall asleep asleep on table but luckily didn't but had red bull and then felt better. Also found out at about 3am that Rachel booked her trip to come see me arrives on 21st december, so looks like december will be busy. When finished was raining and I foolish forgot to fetch my umbrella so by the time I got home was very wet was nearly up to my knees. I also phoned Nanna on way home to tell her that I had been given my career break extension and she was so happy to hear my voice Once home thought saw something in letterbox was my mini eggs from mum and dad for Easter, will eat them later.
Woke up 1.30 had breakfast then sorted out a few things for moving and nought best do some hoovering. I also got an text from someone who is interested in our places sounds about right after we found somewhere new, but so happy with new place. Then go meet Debbie after work at Coles to get some things for tea what I couldn't get yesterday. When got home had a parcel from Nanna was more mini eggs and Easter card very nice as I do like mini eggs, yum yum!! I then made tea for me and Debbie salmon, zucchini, tomato and mash potatoes was so busy watching TV and playing on iPad. That some how I managed to burn the potatoes can't remember doing that before but was still eatable after a few adjustments. Walking to work decided to walk in skirt and flip flops as didn't really want to have wet clothes before I even started my shift. Work was ok busier than last night but still only had 8 patients but was a few different ones to the night before. I was on 2nd break and prefer to go on 3rd so about 3.30-4 felt so tired had my blueberry red bull but definitely prefer normal red bull. In morning I had to weigh a few of my patients think I weighed about 5 out of 10 but still done in plenty of time. On way home decided best put my flip flops on to walk home in as nothing worse than having wet shoes tomorrow.
Thursday didn't sleep well last night woke up at 12 and tried to get back to sleep but with no success. So ended up sorting out a few things and packing ready for the move next week as thought best start. I got both my parcels today and happy with all of them got Roxy cardigan, 2 dresses and a skirt from iconic. As been eyeing up the cardigan for a few weeks and thought would be good for Ayers Rock and also wanted grey dress and skirt then a tan one to go under my kaftan I got at Easter show. When Debbie got home we sorted through some of the things in the kitchen since bin day and will need doing at some point. Then chilled in front of TV and trying to use things up in freezer so had pizza, chips and garlic bread for tea. It was then to go to work to do my last night, yeh still had same patients but a few changes and working with different staff. Had a patient with chest pain but luckily wasn't anything serious but did an ECG anywhere to rule anything and Dr review. In morning had patient with low blood sugar gave hypo-kit but did not come up so gave milk with sugar and her sweets which worked.. On way home spoke to mum and dad to confirm when actually speaking on Skype as mum not replied to my text.
Friday got up 1.30 and Debbie off aswell pottered for abit then went to Rhodes to post my uniform back. But first called in at the Liberty Grove office to see Tony to drop off key as said might have someone to look round Saturday, but then told us had no interest yet. It was then to Rhodes Realty to go sign our new lease but 'Teng' struck in traffic so went for drink first. As soon as went to sign lease could tell was so much better than Liberty Grove as went through everything with us unlike Tony. Also on a good note is going to let us have keys early maybe on Thursday and can now move in Friday so can do races next Saturday. When finished went back to Rhodes to have a look round ikea to see things might need then looked in bed, bath and table found lovely bedding, as might need new one when move. It was then to go get something to eat went to new place Killa Burger Grill which is home to Sydney's finest, tastiest, freshest and BIGGEST burgers, which were good. We then went to cinema to see 'The Host' which is an American science fiction film, adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. Was good but in short, it's a sci-fi film that probably tries too hard to be like twilight but definitely not as good. Supposedly the book does a far better job of describing the new world than the film but was the same with twilight. When got home pay deposit for new place and set up direct debit then book Randwick races and the Colour Run. The Colour Run 5 kilometer event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a colour crazy day with your friends and family.
Coogee and catch up
Saturday woke up 8 house empty as girls gone to Blue Mountains so spoke to sister on Skype for abit and thought would see if parents were also available. Which their were so had a chat with them and for a change connection was good, told them to decide what want to do for NYE as earlier we book the cheaper it is. Then I went to Rhodes to collect uniform parcel but post office closed til Tuesday cause of Easter but posted Nanna's letter. It was then home, grab bag for beach and go catch train and bus to Coogee got their just before 12. Thought might meet Lou or Nat since their live in Coogee, but whilst waiting went on the beach for just half an hour. I then met Lou we went for lunch at Coogee bay hotel and I had a nice salad had a good catch up think next time meet will be Randwick races. Unfortunately Nat didn't end up meeting us as she ran out of time and was at work on a late, Lou left about 2ish as off to watch AFL game at Olympic park. When she left was back to the beach to catch a few more rays stayed on beach til about 5ish and was just going cloudy when left. Then got bus to city and decided to have a little browse round the shops just made it time got a shirt from Gap, was last person in shop. When got home girls already home had had a nice day at blue mountains done lots of walking so just chilled with DVD's. Lou texted later and said the AFL game was really good and the players were fit, will definitely have to go next time..
Easter show
Friday woke up 7.30 and just pottered for abit whilst waiting for Debbie to get up so wrote a letter back to Nanna. Once Debbie up and sorted decided that we would go to the Easter show but should we go to the one at Olympic park or the hoopla festival at darling harbour. Decided to go to the one at Olympic park as probably more there as the Hoopla festival is Australia's annual circus show. Whilst the Sydney Royal Easter Show is an iconic showcase of Australian culture, heritage and excellence. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual event, attracting close to 900,000 people each year. It is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Each year the country and city join together to enjoy agricultural competitions, animal experiences, entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more. The Show was first held in 1823 and is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and rewards agricultural excellence. When we got there couldn't believe the length of the queue and that was just for the ATM first, as thought best get some cash. Then to go queue again to get our tickets which luckily seemed to move quite fast which was good. When got through time to look at the show bags stalls as no day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is complete without a show bag. Is lots to choose from we both got a Cadburys one which had lots of Cadburys miniatures in and a glass. Debbie then bought a Scooby teddy with a chef hat for her dad as her dad makes a Scooby burger so quite appropriate. We then had a look at the coca cola carnival which has over 100 rides and games on offer is Australia's largest carnival but decided against. Instead we headed to the Woolworth's Fresh Food Dome which is favourite and not to be missed destination for amazing products, cooking demonstrations and celebrity chef events. I had my taste buds for an adventure with a stroll along the Food Lovers Walk, which is a must do for foodies each year. From gourmet food and wine experiences though to country style morning tea there is something for every taste. I was quite happy as got to taste a few wines and we even found one which Debbie liked but bought some sparkling wine for when we move. After looking round all the food was quite hungry as had only had little nibbles so had my first corn dog which was good. Then was a trip to the Showbag Pavilion which had to queue to get into it had over 300 showbags on offer bursting with treats and fun, there’s always a showbag to suit any age, taste and budget. We ended up buying the Tim Tam one and Debbie got the women's fitness one which was a good offer. After that was to have a little wander round the rest of the stalls and back to the food done for some honey puffs which was too much cinnamon on. Then it was off to sit in the main arena to watch my first polo and rodeo which was good the rodeo was very entertaining with wild bucks and bucking broncs. It was then to go look in the fashion stall and it had the lil designs which I liked at Manly market so got to buy my kaftan. Couldn't decide between green and blue ended up with green as told looked better on me than me and I do have a lot of blue. After that we decided to leave and went to McDonalds on way hone had a fish burger since it was Good Friday. Enjoyed the Easter show and would definitely go again as lots of fun but get expensive if went on lots of rides.
Manly and Harry's wheels
Thursday 28th March got up 8.30ish and what to do as everyone else at work, decided to go to beach since a nice day and might not be many more. Got train 10.30ish decided to go to Manly as not been for a while and do like to get the ferry across as feels more like a break. By the time got their was nearly time for lunch so got some mini sushi, small tub of Pringles and water then could eat on beach. I then went to search for the shop that did the lil designs short print kaftan which I liked at Manly market. As supposedly the Mint shop in Manly on central avenue is stockist for them but when found didn't have any but had nice clothes but expensive. It was then time to go on the beach but I first sat on the beach steps to have my lunch as thought best not to eat on sand. I found a nice place on the beach only stated on the beach for about 2 and half hours then the sun started to go in. Really fancied ice-cream but decided would try a different one than my usual Ben & Jerrys so went to yoghurtland instead. Yogurtland is the land of endless yogurt possibilities, where you rule the portions, the choices and the scene. You get a cup and get to choose what flavours you want, how much then any toppings I went for coconut, mango ice-cream with m&m's and yoghurt coated pieces. It was very good will definitely try again as the coconut ice-cream was similar to the coconut yoghurt I liked at home. Whilst eating my ice-cream was lots of seagulls about and very cheeky one sat on ladies hat next to me. It was then to have a quick look round the surf shops but was very good didn't buy anything and then to catch the ferry back to city. By the time got back to circular quay was still nice so went to sit on the grass to finish reading my chapter. It was then to meet Debbie at town hall at about 5ish and we went to Ripcurl to collect our free surf camp t-shirts and caps. The people in the shop were very amusing and one was from England aswell we had a look to see if anything could buy with our $20 voucher nothing at present but tempted to get cabin suitcase. Then time to go get something eat went to Harry's Wheels as not been yet and home of the famous Pies. Harry's Cafe de Wheels is an Australian icon serving pies, pasties and hot dogs to celebrities, tourists and locals. I decided to go for the tiger pie which they are best known for it is a type of Australian meat pie named after the original founder of Harry's. I wanted just the beef pie but none left so had the beef, cheese and bacon one with mash, mushy pies then gravy on top was good. Will definitely have to cone again Debbie had the chilli hot dog which looked good aswell will have to try. When left Harry's wheels was raining and obvisiously had no umbrella but didn't get to wet before getting to central. On way hone went to Coles to get a few things and then once hone 1st thing was shower as still didn't feel clean after been at beach.
Only 3 days of work and new place
Monday 25th March up 8.30 saw pictures of Ellie from her birthday yesterday on her new trike so cute.. Then went to Coles for grocery shopping as since been away all weekend had no fruit so seemed to buy lots of fruit. On late at work and for a change all of us on lates but Bianca left abit earlier than us so has time to change out of shorts at work. Only open to 24 patients but was very bitty didn't really feel like we were winning and then Debbie late finishing. On Tuesday didn't sleep well think woke up about twice eventually got up at 7.30 and just pottered for abit doing boring jobs like washing etc. Then me and Debbie went for breakfast at coffee club had poached egg, tomato and toast was nice for a change. After thought would go for a wander to look at rentals places as fed up not knowing what were doing as had no more interest in our place. Walked past Rhodes Realty and saw a place for rent furnished at $650 a week so slightly more expensive than paying now but cheaper than to keep our current place. So thought might aswell go enquire about and luckily still available and waited about 5-10 minutes then got to go see it. Was so nice was 2 bedroom apartment in heart of Rhodes with spacious balcony which will be perfect for breakfast and entertaining. So has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms after discussing decided we want it and Debbie says I can have main bedroom which has the ensuite and walk in wardrobe (see pictures). Also the furnisher seems a lot nicer than way we are now and still has a pool with a mini waterfall but no gym which doesn't matter as trying to run more. On way back stopped to see property manager 'Tony' to find out how many days notice need to give which is 21 days, which if give notice today would take us to 16th April. When got home filled in application for new place and dropped off on way to work, think was surprised to see us back so fast and told would let us know today. By the time we got to work which took about 10 minutes got phone all to say that we had got new place so exciting. So nice that their got back to us so quickly and we knew as soon as we walked in that we wanted the place so quickly sent tony email before work to give notice. Work was not too bad still only 24 patients but other staff working with seemed to be taking time when finish had to wait 10-15 minutes for Debbie. On Wednesday think only woke up once during the night so not too bad and all on early's this morning so got to tell Bianca about new place so hopefully moving out 13th April. Was team leader again at work and was ok only had 2 discharges was actually nice morning but didn't feel my handover was the best. After work went to Rhodes with Debbie as had to go to bank as not letting me transfer money via SMS, which sorted. Bianca cooked tea chicken and rice then chilled in front of TV with glass of wine since off work tomorrow.
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