Aussie Autumn

I think I'm getting used to the fact that we're now in Autumn here in Oz. It's starting to feel a little cooler ( and when I say cooler, I mean low 20's). I guess Liam and I will also have to get used to having our birthdays in the middle of Winter! given that July/August are a couple of the worst months weather-wise.

Today, I decided to switch my blog to Blogger. I had used Wordpress before, mainly to ramble on about the process of actually getting out here in the first place. I considered transferring all my previous posts, but then thought no. I'm guessing they weren't that interesting the first time round ;-)

I decided on Blogger because a good friend of mine is on here. She's sailing round the world shortly, and I can't say how amazed and full of admiration I am! I look forward to following her regular updates (and when I get my first pay cheque from my new job, she'll also be getting a donation) Although Claire, if you're ever bored enough to read this, you had better get your arse here for a visit when you arrive down under! You have been warned :-D

Today is also the first day of the school holidays here, so Liam is 'chillin' in his room, with his iPad, Xbox and gaming computer....oh it's a tough life :-)

I have one week (next week) left to work at the University of Notre Dame, and then I start my full time teaching post in a local school. I'm delighted to have secured it. It's a fantastic primary school, and the principal seems lovely and very supportive. It will however, be a 15 minute drive to work, which is why we had to go out and get a car at the weekend. That arrives at the end of the month, so although our bank balance is a little lighter, at least I can actually get to my new job. Liam is also pleased that he won't have to walk the half hour to school every morning in the winter....again, teenagers have SUCH a hard life these days! >:-)