Settled but still moaning...

So the last few weeks I have not been doing anything productive with my shlad on tour blog...

I'd like to share something actually. The last couple of days I have been a bit under the weather. My eyes have been feeling pretty heavy. My wisdom teeth are giving my mouth something else to cope with - my mouth already has to put up with a fair amount of shit chat. Oh, yeah... I also have a trapped nerve in the neck. Really shouldn't complain, but I'm a soft bastard, I find hard not to have a moan every now and then!

The Balcony... :D

Id like to inform the general public that I have now moved into somewhere I can actually call home. This is the 9th place I will now have called home in Australia. My name is on the lease so I won't be going anywhere too soon that's for sure. It is a 4 bedroom penthouse in Kensington, Sydney (see map).. It is decked out with a ridiculous sized living room/lounge and balcony all joined together. I have complimented this living space with a 51" Samsung 3D TV. Impulse buy it was, worth it though. If anyone is in Aus, you have to come and check this place out. I'm living with an Aussie guy called Max (yes he is cute...) and two Ladies called Leanne and Kelly. They are both single and no I won't be going there - that would just be awkward. Tehehe. We all live next door to 'The Rusty' which is a war memorial drinking hole. Interesting bunch that hang out there. What i have been doing in my free time is learning to play the guitar. I can now play several songs, but I haven't yet mastered the art of singing and playing at the same time. Ill persist and you might see me on some talent show. LOL. 

On the work front I have been promoted again and have now been set a few targets so i can get ANOTHER promotion. Finally someone has given me some faith. Not sure why cos i'm a useless bloke at times.  I now have around half a dozen clients. Its a new experience for me, learning every day at work, so I'm hoping to build some sort of groundwork to a successful career. It's all looking great so far - my 457 Visa has been processed - which will enable me to stay and work in Aus for another 4 years. Do I hear you cracking open the Champagne? See that Champagne off... In fact, talking about Champagne, that's what I drink these days for fun.

For the last few weeks it has been pretty cold. 10 degrees or so, 15 at the most. It doesn't seem that cold on paper, but it is actually bloody freezing. Scarf and Coat job. If old Roj was over here his old age would mean pneumonia. Actually had a Skype with him the other day, and he persisted in trying to tell me some of his old classics.. Everyone's a winner.

At the moment, I cant even think about contemplating coming home to England for a short break. Just no time to do so. All I would like at the moment is a good cold pint of Stowford Press, a party at Dot's place and a tit wank from our Chloe Hickey (joke). Really miss that cider I do. Tonight I am off to play 5-a-side football for my team (top of league). Not sure if it is wise, my moaning will just be prolonged.

Finally, just want to congratulate Sarah Porter on turning the big 21 the other week - sorry I couldn't make it... and Charlie Sharples for making the 45 man England Rugby World Cup Squad this week.

Ta da.