Thursday 20 May 2010

Aussie Update

Hi all,

Hope all of you are enjoying the warmer weather and are looking forward to another festival-filled Japanese summer.

To make this blog easier to read I’m going to try and keep it short and to the point.

Things I like:

- The big blue sky. - Lots of stars at night.

- Fresh fruit and vegetables. - Al fresco cafes and restaurants.

- My family and friends. - The sounds of birds singing.

- Australian Rules Football. - St. Kilda beach.

- Cheap golf.

Things I don’t like:

- Expensive apartments. - Slow public transport.

- Driving a car everywhere. - Stupid TV shows.

- Junk food in every direction. - Australian convenience stores.

- Slow customer service.

As for work, Chi-chan has lined up a job as a waitress in a restaurant in the city. She’s working 5 days a week with a good group of staff and so far, is enjoying meeting some new people too. I’ve had a couple of interviews and should be able to make an announcement sometime in the near future s so stay tuned.

The two of us are meeting some friends this weekend and staying at their place too. They also have an 8 person spa bath so it should be fun having a couple of drinks and relaxing. Earlier in the day, I’ll be going to the football to watch my beloved team, the Western Bulldogs. The both of us are also going to see the Australia vs New Zealand soccer game on Monday night. This game should be exciting and hopefully the Aussies can have a big win before they leave for the World Cup.

Take care,

Pete and Chi-chan

Saturday 8 May 2010

The Ups and Downs of living Down Under

Sorry it's taken so long to get this first blog about our transition back to Australia. Although we are safe and in good health, there has definitely been a lot of challenges to overcome.

Internet connections, immigration red tape, customer service, public transport, job interviews and borrowing friends' cars have all been without their slight hiccups. You know what they say-whatever doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Well, if the first week has been any indiction, we're both going to be SUPER strong!

There have also been some amazing adventures and experiences we've been able to share together too. Walking onto the middle of the MCG to participate in a 14,000 people event to raise money for breast cancer would have to be the highlight so far. Mum's lamb roast dinner comes a very close second. Sorry mum!

Chihiro and I are enjoying working through each obstacle and we are going closer and closer each day as a result. Love you sexy girl!

We will write again soon,

Pete


こんばんは。お久しぶりです。
ピーターが上に書いた通り、なんだかんだといろいろばたばたした約1週間でした。仕事の面接や、インターネットがなかなかつながらなかったり、友達に借りてる車が結構オンボロで、ひやっとしたり、タイヤがパンクしたり笑

しかし、そんなことさえも楽しくて仕方がない今日この頃です☆

それにゴルフいったり、大好きな友達に会ったり、Footy見に行ったり、乳がんのチャリティーに参加して、MCGのグラウンドにたったり素敵なことがいっぱいです”

もし詳しく知りたいーーなんて思ってくれる人がいれば、

をみてみてねーー!!

オーストラリアにきて、まだ1週間。色々ありますが、
日本にいるときから、そして着いた今も、いつも助けてくれるKate,
お世話になりっぱなしのPeterのMum,
そして親戚のTony,Julie,Jay,Beau,Tara,Kasey,David,Bella,キース,Susan,マーガレットおばちゃんにノームおじちゃん,リネット
本当に大好きやし、
『私たちはあなたの家族で、あなたの味方よ!!』
って言葉はほんまに心強いです!

そしてピーター。いつも本当にありがとう。
I love you so much!!


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