November 1-30, 2006
Hello again,
Well November has absolutely flown by as I have kept myself busy counting down the days until Kazuya arrives - which is tomorrow December 1st! It has been a long 4 1/2 month wait, but finally, after much patience, he will be arriving in Sydney!
Tomorrow night I have organised a big party (to celebrate my birthday - Dec 6th) and also to welcome Kazuya back to Australia. I have innvited many people, having stopped the counting process at about 60. Many more will come once partners and friends of friends are added in as well!
On the study front, I can say now that I have finished my degree, having completed my last exam 2 weeks ago. I only had 2 exams during the period, so that was a bit of a relief. The results for this semester will be available in the next couple of weeks. I will then post those results onto Canberra (ANU) as the board makes a decision about my acceptance into the university to undertake a Masters Degree in International Relations.
That course will begin next year in the first week of March. My graduation for my undergraduate degree will be next March or April.
In other news I have completed my GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award now, and am awaiting on final checking of all my entries to receive the award. The presentation for the award will take place next year sometime in April. The award will be a great thing to add to my CV, and although has taken 6 years to complete, I really enjoyed doing it. The DEAS award is similar to guides or scouts...
Work has been very hectic this month, as I have been averaging 50-60 hours per week. I am trying to save up enough money to pay for my Masters Degree upfront.
Woolworths shifts keep me busy, as does helping dad out at the golf club. I am still managing to fit in a couple of car washes and several big gardening jobs a month too. And just last week I took up my forth part time job, at a financial services firm in the city, called Asteron. I am their admin/filing boy! The pay and perks are great and it allows me a bit of office experience. I am there 1-2 days a week.
The couple I tutor English to will be returning to Japan next March, so I will tutor them until that time.
Kazuya and I will be travelling to Adelaide next week (Fri 8th) to see my grandma. We will most likely stay with her for 4-5 days (maybe longer), before hiring a car and travelling up as far North as Coober Pedy and then down to Kangaroo Island. I am really excited about the trip as it will be our first in Australia since our Ayer's Rock adventure in mid last year.
We arrive back in Sydney on Mark's birthday (Dec 19th) and then I will work up until Christmas. Over the Christmas period, I am house-sitting for an old neighbour, so will be good to have an entire house to ourselves (and a pool!).
I will be in Sydney for this year's New Year's celebrations before flying out to the Gold Coast for about 10 days. Kazuya and I will see the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Should be exiciting.
The remainder of my summer will be spent working, and saving up more money!
The rest of the family are well. Mark finishes school for the year in a couple of weeks. Mum had a great time up the coast in Brisbane playing in the Softball Masters Ch'ships. Alana recently broke up with her boyfriend (having been together for just over a year). She was devastated but is ok now, and they maintain an amicable friendship.
Hope everyone is ok. Take care. Look out in the letter box for a Chrissy card!
Love Tim
xoxoxoxoxox
Well November has absolutely flown by as I have kept myself busy counting down the days until Kazuya arrives - which is tomorrow December 1st! It has been a long 4 1/2 month wait, but finally, after much patience, he will be arriving in Sydney!
Tomorrow night I have organised a big party (to celebrate my birthday - Dec 6th) and also to welcome Kazuya back to Australia. I have innvited many people, having stopped the counting process at about 60. Many more will come once partners and friends of friends are added in as well!
On the study front, I can say now that I have finished my degree, having completed my last exam 2 weeks ago. I only had 2 exams during the period, so that was a bit of a relief. The results for this semester will be available in the next couple of weeks. I will then post those results onto Canberra (ANU) as the board makes a decision about my acceptance into the university to undertake a Masters Degree in International Relations.
That course will begin next year in the first week of March. My graduation for my undergraduate degree will be next March or April.
In other news I have completed my GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award now, and am awaiting on final checking of all my entries to receive the award. The presentation for the award will take place next year sometime in April. The award will be a great thing to add to my CV, and although has taken 6 years to complete, I really enjoyed doing it. The DEAS award is similar to guides or scouts...
Work has been very hectic this month, as I have been averaging 50-60 hours per week. I am trying to save up enough money to pay for my Masters Degree upfront.
Woolworths shifts keep me busy, as does helping dad out at the golf club. I am still managing to fit in a couple of car washes and several big gardening jobs a month too. And just last week I took up my forth part time job, at a financial services firm in the city, called Asteron. I am their admin/filing boy! The pay and perks are great and it allows me a bit of office experience. I am there 1-2 days a week.
The couple I tutor English to will be returning to Japan next March, so I will tutor them until that time.
Kazuya and I will be travelling to Adelaide next week (Fri 8th) to see my grandma. We will most likely stay with her for 4-5 days (maybe longer), before hiring a car and travelling up as far North as Coober Pedy and then down to Kangaroo Island. I am really excited about the trip as it will be our first in Australia since our Ayer's Rock adventure in mid last year.
We arrive back in Sydney on Mark's birthday (Dec 19th) and then I will work up until Christmas. Over the Christmas period, I am house-sitting for an old neighbour, so will be good to have an entire house to ourselves (and a pool!).
I will be in Sydney for this year's New Year's celebrations before flying out to the Gold Coast for about 10 days. Kazuya and I will see the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Should be exiciting.
The remainder of my summer will be spent working, and saving up more money!
The rest of the family are well. Mark finishes school for the year in a couple of weeks. Mum had a great time up the coast in Brisbane playing in the Softball Masters Ch'ships. Alana recently broke up with her boyfriend (having been together for just over a year). She was devastated but is ok now, and they maintain an amicable friendship.
Hope everyone is ok. Take care. Look out in the letter box for a Chrissy card!
Love Tim
xoxoxoxoxox
posted by Tim at 11:06 AM
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