Tag Archives: australia

This is why we can’t have nice things

Posted on July 17, 2013 by J.

  And…empty cart. I’m sorry. I didn’t realize Australia was on the other side of the MOON.   (And for the record: I was trying to buy hair, so I can braid mine again. Packs here cost $10-$15 each on … Continue reading →

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The thing about the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge

Posted on June 1, 2013 by J.

Is that they are a lot bigger than they seem. You can’t appreciate how much it took to make them until you see them up close. The thing about this trip is that it’s a lot bigger than it seems. … Continue reading →

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“Did that really just happen?”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by J.

Sunday night, I felt a buzzing. I had the distinct impression that this was my week. This was the week I was going to get a job. Part of me wanted to write it off as birthday giddiness, but something … Continue reading →

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On the last day of my 20s

Posted on May 4, 2013 by J.

I had a comedy of errors with the State Library of Victoria. My cousin brought me on as a consultant to her media distribution company and I got her  a meeting at a major studio. I watched my friends fall … Continue reading →

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From goodbye to g’day (Pt. 1)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by J.

LA to Auckland brought to you by: Air New Zealand 2 bags 1 carry-on Red eyes Empty rows Lorazepam White wine A half-hearted attempt at Silver Linings Playbook

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Well hello DREAM JOB

Posted on March 4, 2013 by J.

The great thing about being “so LA” is being able to call your producer friend when you need help with submitting your 30-second video entry for things like this. “I need a storyboard artist, editor, hair & make-up, craft services…”

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Time Difference

Posted on February 28, 2013 by J.

I’m looking to book this one hostel that isn’t in the area that I want to be in, but is close. I was talking to my mom about it and said that it was a 30-minute walk away. “That’s a … Continue reading →

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A letter to myself at 4 weeks, 4 days

Posted on February 26, 2013 by J.

It’s normal, you know. This feeling. You’ve replaced your memories of Vancouver with the  after, but the before is still in there. You know that you did this before. So you know that this–this mile-a-minute mental marathon, this forgetting to … Continue reading →

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I don’t have a Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by J.

I have never had a Valentine. What I DO have, however, is 5 practice tests to take, because apparently, in order to renew your license early (mine expires in May and I’m leaving in March), I have to go to … Continue reading →

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“So how do you…do that??”

Posted on January 29, 2013 by J.

I went to the doctor last week, the one that the surgeon’s office sent me to*. I brought up the move basically to get my Ativan for the flights now and he got so excited about it. As in, we’re stopping … Continue reading →

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