American In Sydney

Thirteen Months Later

So...I realised just the other day that it's been over a year since I've been in Australia. Can you believe it, a year! And what have I accomplished since then?

Well, I was just looking at the beginning of my blog, the beginning of life in Sydney as I knew it and boy have things changed.

It's been 13 months. In these 13 months, Jackson and I have already moved twice in the same city, I now can drive in Sydney city and can get to 6 locations by myself, go grocery shopping, pull money out without having to actually look at the numerical value on it, and start understanding the lingo. I no longer cock my head in confusion when I hear things like, She's alright (when not referring to a girl) Or Ta. I've learned not to use words such as "Fanny-pack" "flip-flops" "root" "fall" or "cell phone" (see translation below) I have a job that I love, and find myself busy with meeting up with friends.

I don't feel like a local, and not sure if I ever will. But in the year so far, I've done okay. There have been some ups and some downs and some in betweens. Wow...13 months have already passed - it certainly doesn't feel like it.

Translations:

She's alright = Everything is fine
Ta = Thank you
Fannypack = bum bag - do NOT say fanny, for a man does not have a fanny.
Flip-flops = thongs (for your feet yes)
Fall = Autumn
Cell phone = mobile

posted by Leighna @ 10:25 pm