Have finally gotten an arrangement with
the somewhat-local dv agency here. I don't get access to their
policies and such immediately (understandable) but they've scheduled
me in to volunteer for three full days next week. I'm looking
forward to it. I don't get to be on my own, obviously, but it will
be great to see how things look.
Comes at a great time as Kelvin and I
are looking for a bit of a break from all that is family. We're also
taking a few days coming up to go to Tasmania where we were married.
The most wonderful place on earth, and frighteningly close to
Antarctica. There are these little fairy penguins that come up on
the beach at night and they are the most amazing things ever. I'm
not sure if Alhena will be able to be quiet while we're waiting for
them, but we'll see. I can't wait!
The dv woman (Cathy) I've been chatting
to who does informal work out where we live has been giving me an
interesting rundown of what her work entails. It's mostly education
for the white, upper-middle class of this area. All women, all in
heterosexual relationships. She's been great to answer my multitudes
of questions and has many times said she thinks DVIP is training
well, since I have so many questions. I think that's how she tries
to politely shut me up. It has failed so far :) She always makes me
tea and some strange sandwich when we meet. They are always very
posh and very tasty, but I have yet to really understand what is
actually on them. When I ask, her answer is always "aren't they
delicious?!" Not really an answer.
I learned yesterday that the way I hang
out laundry to dry is "shocking" and that I'm lucky I
already have a partner, as no one would have me with my sub par line
hanging skills. I am thankful that Kelvin did not require in our
early-dating exams he administered. Whew!
And my new favorite commercial is a
nescafe commercial that explains "had an uncomfortable one-night
stand when drinking alcohol at a party? No problem! Have the host
make you a sweet nescafe instant beverage in the morning, and you'll
not only lose that awkward feeling, but ALSO have a wonderful
long-term relationship!" So let your friends know! Too bad
only Australia knows this amazing secret!
Will definitely give updates after next
weeks three-day marathon of volunteering. I kind of miss having
regular work. I'm pretty sure I'm the reason for "idle hands
are the devil's playground".
Yay!
A~
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