Who knew hostel-living could be so much fun?

Yes that's right - you read correctly! I am loving the hostel lifestyle! I think because I picked one of the best with loads of great reviews (Base Backpackers near Darling Harbour) but I really am loving it!

I have met a ton of new friends, starting with my friends Natalie and Aimee from New Zealand. We spent a sweet day walking around the Taronga Zoo, where I got to see koalas, kangaroos (even if they were too lazy and were just lying in the sun!), and even the new baby elephant! It was a perfect winter day in Australia at 25c and I'm glad I got to spend it with my Kiwi friends!

One of the most convenient things about the hostel is the bar attached to it, the Scary Canary. It has become my new fave haunt! Thursday nights are ladies night and last week, us ladies partied up in style - champagne all night long for Christy (from NYC), Kate (from England), Michelle (from Melbourne) and myself!


Kate and I also headed to Bondi Beach this past week, where we did a 6km Coastal Walk between Bondi and Coogee beaches. They are so beautiful, I can't wait till the water gets a bit warmer to go swimming!!!

Quite possibly one of the funnest nights I've had here so far has been this past Monday's karaoke night! It was a crazy night with tons of new friends! I still can't believe that I sang karaoke and not only once, but THREE times! Myself, Kate, Claire (from England), Franzi, Anne Marie, and the two Tanja's (all from Germany) rocked out to Pink, Spice Girls and Abba! :)

So basically I'm settling into hostel life quite comfortably! Tonight is once again ladies night, so I'll be down at the bar, enjoying the champagne! And one week from today, I finally start my job as a typist for the Australian Government! It'll be nice to get some cash flow coming back in!

While I am having a total blast over here, I do miss my family and friends back home - and my new friends that I've met here who've already headed back home! I am making some amazing memories that will last me a lifetime and I fall more in love with Australia every day! If you're reading this and even thinking about a trip to Australia - my advice is to just DO IT!!!! You will not regret it, trust me! Even travelling solo - this has been the best adventure of my life! :)

The next adventure!

Well, I know it's been awhile since I've had an actual update. Not much had happened - until today!

I did hear back from the Tommy job and I didn't get it. They picked another candidate who wasn't on the working holiday visa. Totally understandable, but it still sucks. So, I continued the job search and kept putting resumes out there (probably at least 20 daily!) and last week, I had an interview with a temp agency in the City for a typist position.

Today, I got the call that I got the job!!!! So I'm now employed once again! After being off work for the last 5 weeks, it feels good to know that shortly, there will be money coming back into my account! Cause, that account is getting seriously depleted lately! ;)

I was living at the Courtyard Marriott in Parramatta for the last week, which was nice. Thanks again to my bro for getting me a super sweet rate (like 70% off the original rate!!!). But, today, I moved into cheaper digs in the City. I'm trying hostel living for the first time. So far, the place looks nice, however there isn't much room for luggage (and as we all know, I didn't pack lightly!!)

The room isn't full though, so for now it should be good. I also booked myself into an all girls dorm (sleeps 8) that comes with girls-only extras: free Aveda shampoo and conditioner, separate secure rooms, and the best part - a free glass of champagne from the bar next door EVERY night of my stay! Wheeeeeee!

There's two other girls currently in the room, but I haven't met them yet - the room was empty when I arrived. So I headed out to get some lunch (and a padlock for my room locker, so I don't have to carry my laptop everywhere, or worry about it!) I'm currently enjoying some Mackers (McDonald's for y'all in North America!), which has free wifi! Bonus!

Since this appears to be my last week before I hit the workforce again, I plan to do some more sightseeing. I think I might hit Bondi on the next sunny day, head up to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters, and see if Nic and her parents want to hit the Taronga Zoo one day! Then it'll be working during the week, vacation on the weekends for me!

Just when I thought all hope was lost for my adventure, things have finally started to fall into place!

Thanks to all my friends for their words, support and love to help me stay positive over the last few weeks! I love you guys more than you will ever know!

Next up? Sightseeing (as I mentioned above) and the apartment hunt! Wish me luck!