i hate to say this but i've not been doing much in the way of travel since my last blog... too much time spent organising the move, buying stuff for the house and now getting things sorted and settled!! it's been a bit of a whirlwind of excitement and effort and i'm happy to say that i'm now settled in my new pad!! (photos to follow shortly!)
over the easter long weekend, shannon and i made a trek out to the danenongs region for a hike and some picturesque views... we stopped at a walk to a waterfall but it was too cold and wet to be inspired to do much more than a stroll!! we also headed for a bit of a drive along the great ocean road out towards lorne. it was much nicer weather and we managed a nice kayaking trip down a marshy river in anglesea. we arrived in lorne in late afternoon, did another waterfall walk (notice a trend?!?! :-D and then had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the ocean as the sun was setting. it was a nice romantic setting and the food was surprisingly delicious!!
other than these two short hops, i've been busy socialising in and around melbourne!! i've been super busy with dinners and drinks, bbqs and bday parties, photo group and running around getting the apartment settled!! i've got an engagement party tonight, a quick photo course tomorrow and then off to watch a hockey game with shannon and the kids!! i'm hoping that the next few weeks/months should be a bit more normal (or at least i'm hoping that will be the case!!) and i can manage a monthly jaunt somewhere fun!!
in addition to the above, i figured i should share four further bits of exciting news!!
1. i received my permanent residency from the australian government on 2 june!! i'm super excited with the security that residency provides and i was amazed to see that it only took immigration one week to process my application!!
2. shannon and i will be in canada in august for a visit. he wants to meet the family and friends, see toronto and the surrounds!! our flights are booked and we'll be there from 13 august to 1 september! look forward to seeing everyone then!
3. i've got a new job!! ssshhhh!! it's not been officially announced in the office!! i'll be working in the environment & sustainability team at nab, working with procurement to ensure that all of our suppliers adhere to our sustainability principles!! a total shift in focus which i'm really excited about!! i think i'll be starting around 13 june but it's ytd still!
4. on 14 june, it'll be my 4yr anniversary in aussieland!!! i have no idea how the time has passed so quickly but i reckon i'll be here for another few ;-D
hugs to everyone and can't wait to catch up in toronto!!
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