American In Sydney

Sweet November

I can't believe that it's already November...and it's been one month since I've been living in Sydney as a permanent resident - and what a month it's been. I've been settling well into my routine with working part time at home in my pajamas with the television on while continuing to meet different people in the healthcare environment here - thanks to my mentor who has been getting me in contact with all kinds of people here. Jackson and I have been playing field hockey, squash, and golf weekly and my hockey skills are coming back, my squash and golf skills are coming along - one would think I was on permanent vacation. The weather is wonderful and getting warmer as we head into summer. Socially, Jackson and I have been keeping a pretty full weekend calendar - we've been meeting up with lots and lots of people who are so nice and we look forward to developing a closer relationship with them. I think overall the transition is going well. I'm not having as hard a time understanding people and at one point today, I didn't even hear an accent, so I must be getting used to the way people speak. :) So nothing too exciting to report.

The distance away from family is still tough though especially as we head into the American holidays. With thanksgiving coming up, I know I'll miss the 2-day event with my family where the name of the game is to see how much pumpkin pie I can eat before passing out. It's funny, there is no thanksgiving here. I know I know it's an American holiday that was created to honor the Native americans saving the english's butts during the first winter here, but still...I think that thanksgiving has turned to be a holiday used to give thanks for everything we have. I guess Australians are just ungrateful -just kidding. I'm definitely going to miss the food, family, and fun this year. So...if you're reading this - have an extra piece of pumpkin pie for me... I'll probably be eating TV dinner.

posted by Leighna @ 9:27 pm