Folks I have it all wrong I leave near a bee house - just 15min walk from my house and I find myself in former Shanghai (regards to J) I am not joking belive me only 15min walk and I am not in Australia anymore!
Yesterday I went out discovering the suroundings and downtown Hurstville is a little copy of Sydney's Chinatown. There are Chinese signs, shops and people everywhere. I was sitting on a bench and for about 5min I didn't see any non Chinese looking person. Amazing.
I know now exactly what my dear friend J in Shanhai was talking about when she said better go to a western Supermarket at least you now what you get. There are things in this shops I do not even know what there are, how to cook them or even if you are supposed to eat them. However whatever I can put a name on I buy as it's much cheaper then in a traditional supermarket and much fresher as well. And well why not take some risks and taste some funny looking food.
I have a feeling I will not miss Newtown at all. Hurstville be ready!!!!
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Friday, 29 August 2008
On my own
Christophe and Sarah left no need tell how hard it was to say goodbye and I also moved from Newtown cool trendy and very expensive place to more calm residential and of course more afordable Hurstville. A dear friend made the connection like moving from Lausanne to Sullens.
However the house is nice and my flatemates as well plus I have Internet in the house and somebody to talk in the evening.
However the house is nice and my flatemates as well plus I have Internet in the house and somebody to talk in the evening.
Salesman/woman of the month
Yesterday evening was partytime in the office - the best salesman/woman award was handed out. As you are a keen reader of my blog you can imagine that this kind of things do not start at the time given, we are in Australia, we are laid back. Yes I say we because I am starting to get the idea how to do it and my co-workers are all proud of me because when a meeting starts at 11 o'clock I am not there any more at 5 to but at 5 past and still the first one!!
Ok back to the award, the idea is you get either nominated for achievements, sales and other outstanding performance or you can nominate yourself and explain why your should be awarded. It is a big thing with wine and food and going out for drinks after. Well I missed the going out for drink as it was my familie's last evening but the rest was quite fun as Aussies are even funnier after a few glass of wine.
Ok back to the award, the idea is you get either nominated for achievements, sales and other outstanding performance or you can nominate yourself and explain why your should be awarded. It is a big thing with wine and food and going out for drinks after. Well I missed the going out for drink as it was my familie's last evening but the rest was quite fun as Aussies are even funnier after a few glass of wine.
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Business
There have been some complaints me not talking about work. Well it is true that I came here for work and yes believe it or not I am actually working! However my work is in Sydney and I officially proclaim that after Tokyo this is the second best town to be oh I forgot Berlin, Berlin is also very cool.
Okay now some insight in my job. I am attached to the international sales team and since last week I finally see some real action. The first two weeks where more kind of touch and feel and have a look, not boring but a little slow. Now I am doing researches on different newspaper and online sites, talking to clients, working on a new product, calling up potential clients and really enjoying the company of my co-workers.
They already start planning my weekends so that I won’t feel too lonely once the family is gone on Friday so this is quite nice and I am looking forward to all the sightseeing I will do.
Okay now some insight in my job. I am attached to the international sales team and since last week I finally see some real action. The first two weeks where more kind of touch and feel and have a look, not boring but a little slow. Now I am doing researches on different newspaper and online sites, talking to clients, working on a new product, calling up potential clients and really enjoying the company of my co-workers.
They already start planning my weekends so that I won’t feel too lonely once the family is gone on Friday so this is quite nice and I am looking forward to all the sightseeing I will do.
Monday, 25 August 2008
Weekend in Sydney
Have a look at that - this was just great http://www.bridgeclimb.com/ and we did it climbing all up, without Sarah of course who was cared of .
Then on Saturday we were invited to lunch and Sarah could play with an other co-workers daughter the same age. They have a nice house near the beach but unfortunately the weather was bad so we had to stay inside. However it was fun and we enjoyed the day.
Sunday nice sunny weather we took a ferry to Watson Bay where you have the most beautiful view of Sydney and of course the most famous fish & chips in whole Sydney. No need to ask of course I had to taste...
Per nonna, nonno e zio - granpapa et granmaman
Bacioni a tutti ci vediamo tra poco - Sarah
Bisous à tout le monde et à samedi - Sarah
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Cupcakes forever 2
Rememeber I talked about the cupcake competation. Well no price for our team but at least we had some free cupcakes that day
( first pictures)
The mission is...find the quark
A little message for my friends J+J, no quark yet but I found a German backery which sells Quarktorte. What about? Does this count?
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
One more funny animal
Well that one is easy... a Koala, my husband and Sarah.
Yeah I know the typical tourist picture but well it was too tempting
Funny little animals
You will excuse my ingorance but I actually do not remember the name of that one...something like enchilladas :-)
The one who post me his name first (in any language) gets a gift once I am back...
Monday, 18 August 2008
Cupcakes forever
I love cupcakes, I really do.
A cupcake is kind of a little muffin with an icing and what just sounds kind of oh just a muffin with an icing is one of the most delicious little cake I ever eat. The whole secret is a soft cake and a very sophisticated icing which is really yummy. Imagine there are shops only selling cupcakes.I was trying to get the recipes out of that woman in the shop but all my persuasion skills were wasted on her. .
Today there is even a cupcake competition in the office building and the earning of the selling goes to the local animal protection organization. So a few girls in the office backed some over the weekend and we all hope they are wining. Even that they look less sophisticated as the one from the shop they were made with love and dedication.
So the slogan of the week - Cupcakes forever!!!!
Just go and have a look at what I am talking about http://www.babycakes.com.au/
A cupcake is kind of a little muffin with an icing and what just sounds kind of oh just a muffin with an icing is one of the most delicious little cake I ever eat. The whole secret is a soft cake and a very sophisticated icing which is really yummy. Imagine there are shops only selling cupcakes.I was trying to get the recipes out of that woman in the shop but all my persuasion skills were wasted on her. .
Today there is even a cupcake competition in the office building and the earning of the selling goes to the local animal protection organization. So a few girls in the office backed some over the weekend and we all hope they are wining. Even that they look less sophisticated as the one from the shop they were made with love and dedication.
So the slogan of the week - Cupcakes forever!!!!
Just go and have a look at what I am talking about http://www.babycakes.com.au/
Thursday, 14 August 2008
August in Sydney
The winters in Sydney are short but as there is no central heating anywhere. I will just freeze to dead as the apartment we are in is one of does without central heating. Well they use the air-condition to heat but well you can imagine the results. In the morning taking a shower is like a survival test in the army.
However once you go out you see that Aussie’s are very creative dealing with cold weather. Wearing scars with shorts or thick winter boots with T-shirts or skirts without tights I am more traditional with my jacket, scarf, trousers, socks and if I could put on more I would. Nevertheless I am not complaining as summer are even worst – it gets hot very hot over here. So hooray to the sunny cool Sydney weather and let enjoy the nice morning breeze.
However once you go out you see that Aussie’s are very creative dealing with cold weather. Wearing scars with shorts or thick winter boots with T-shirts or skirts without tights I am more traditional with my jacket, scarf, trousers, socks and if I could put on more I would. Nevertheless I am not complaining as summer are even worst – it gets hot very hot over here. So hooray to the sunny cool Sydney weather and let enjoy the nice morning breeze.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Weekend
This weekend we went sightseeing in the Royal National Park, about 1,5 hour from Sydney. It was just breathtaking the beaches were like in paradise or at least is how I imagine paradise if the place is there. The best was that nobody was around and we just walked around collecting shells with Sarah and run away from the waves. Life is great!
However we found it a little challenging to travel with a young child as the timetable is really planned around her. Like we were walking around the Rocks on Sunday and there is a really nice Irish Pub with live music and you just cannot spend time there as she gets bored. Much more fun running after the pigeons then listen to Irish folk which from her point of view makes much more sense, doesn’t it. Poor pigeons but I guess they are used to it.
Ok the pub was a mistake but a much bigger mistake was the visit of the teddy bear shop. She just got hold of the biggest most expensive teddy bear in the shop and running around not wanting to give it back. Well she certainly did not get that teddy but I guess the whole neighborhood got deaf from her screaming. We will let some time past before we show up again in that area.
However we found it a little challenging to travel with a young child as the timetable is really planned around her. Like we were walking around the Rocks on Sunday and there is a really nice Irish Pub with live music and you just cannot spend time there as she gets bored. Much more fun running after the pigeons then listen to Irish folk which from her point of view makes much more sense, doesn’t it. Poor pigeons but I guess they are used to it.
Ok the pub was a mistake but a much bigger mistake was the visit of the teddy bear shop. She just got hold of the biggest most expensive teddy bear in the shop and running around not wanting to give it back. Well she certainly did not get that teddy but I guess the whole neighborhood got deaf from her screaming. We will let some time past before we show up again in that area.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Casual Friday
It is not a legend Friday is casual day, you do not need to wear any suit or other uncomfortable business cloths. Take your jeans out yupii.
And when you ask how are you the answer is like home, good because it’s Friday.
They are not so different the Australians :-)
However business is done quite differently over here and my so over organized way is just not doing it. As they say over here be laid back and just take it as it comes.
It is like oh by the way we have a meeting, knowing about this scheduled meeting since Monday but telling me just 5 minutes before it starts on Thursday. Yeah lay back men!
And when you ask how are you the answer is like home, good because it’s Friday.
They are not so different the Australians :-)
However business is done quite differently over here and my so over organized way is just not doing it. As they say over here be laid back and just take it as it comes.
It is like oh by the way we have a meeting, knowing about this scheduled meeting since Monday but telling me just 5 minutes before it starts on Thursday. Yeah lay back men!
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Highlights of the day
Yesterday I've been asked how the maternity leave policy is in Sweden, no idea as I am from Switzerland. However the information were wanted even for Switzerland.
It's now my third working day and this morning I took again the wrong exit at the station. I guess by the end of the week I should be able to get it right. At least I find my way to the office.
It's now my third working day and this morning I took again the wrong exit at the station. I guess by the end of the week I should be able to get it right. At least I find my way to the office.
Monday, 4 August 2008
In Sydney
Let's face it travelling from Europe to Sydney with a young child is not really a piece of cake and the jetlag does not help either. We arrived a week ago and she stills wakes up at 3 o'clock in the morning - Great isn'it.
We are staying in Newtown at it is just so cool, the town is great and in about 20min I am in the office. Talking about office today it is my first day so more later on that subject.
At the moment I just have Internet in the office so kind of difficult however in a month I move to another flat with wireless connection.
I hope I do not get squashed in the meantime as they are driving on the wrong side, so kind of dangerous over here. Even that Sydey is really a great place to be!!!!
We are staying in Newtown at it is just so cool, the town is great and in about 20min I am in the office. Talking about office today it is my first day so more later on that subject.
At the moment I just have Internet in the office so kind of difficult however in a month I move to another flat with wireless connection.
I hope I do not get squashed in the meantime as they are driving on the wrong side, so kind of dangerous over here. Even that Sydey is really a great place to be!!!!
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