For me the last week has been one of quite positive moments with regards to my job. I've met quite a number of people and they have all been receptive to what I'm offering and selling into the Australian market; Facebook and all that is possible with regards to advertising, building a brand and the tools to make it happen. At the same time I know that I have a long way to go, and most of all I need to win some business. That is the most important thing that I am after right now so I need to meet lots more people and discuss, inspire, be passionate and market the business in the right and best direction.
I've now been back in Sydney for about a month and I have to say that one thing that I am shaking my head about almost every day is how expensive it is for certain things here. I pay $9 for a salad sandwich and a bottle of water, or I was told that a daily train/ferry/bus ticket was $20; "but that gets you all the way to the Blue Mountains" (2 hours from the city centre)...which wasn't so helpful when all I'm doing is traveling between the eastern suburbs, City and North Sydney and I also paid $9 for a Corona at a bar in the City. What the?!?!? Milan is cheaper for these things. Hence my head shaking, but also wondering and wanting to challenge myself to find cheaper alternatives. So I'm taking a wander every lunch time to see if I can find a less expensive yet still healthy alternative to that $9 sandwich...stay tuned.
On Saturday morning I woke up to read and hear about the awful massacre and bombing that took place in Oslo on Friday. I still don't understand how one person could have so much hate, anger and be so calculated to plan the day and the whole act for years. I've never been to Norway, but the first thoughts that come into my mind about this country are: peace, nature, happy people and eternal summer sunshine. However this is also what I think about all of Scandinavia. Perhaps I'm naive in these thoughts, but almost every article and Tweet that I've read have all remarked about Norway being a peaceful nation. So I'm not alone in thinking that. I have been impressed with the reaction of the Norwegian Prime Minister. He hasn't talked about hate nor of revenge, but rather of humanity and love, and that is not only honest and inspiring but also politically astute. I'm sure that all Norwegians are feeling an extreme shock at the moment, and I sincerely hope that they can help each other to heal and hope once again.
It was also sad to hear about the passing of Amy Winehouse. Such a beautiful voice, and such a shame that she couldn't find her own internal peace. She will be remembered and hopefully always for her music rather than some of her life actions.
Finally, Australia has a Tour de France winner! Good on you Cadel Evans! Australia is super proud and this has warmed our sporting hearts and also been deemed as one of the very best victories by an Australian sports person ever. Although there are some debating that fact, I will say that I was watching eagerly late Saturday night, and shed a little tear once he had officially finished the time trial and there was no way he could lose. I was thinking about how long and hard he has trained, and also for the over 3,500 km's that he had cycled for that winning moment. It was also fantastic to see the massive number of Aussie's lining the Champs Elysees cheering and celebrating Evans' win - for me that just shows the Australian spirit and that makes me feel proud to be from this beautiful country.
Here are some yummy cupcakes from my niece's Birthday party!
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