Hello again!

Well here I am again, fully ensconced in mag nation - gotta love free wifi - and feeling a little chilly. Still the sun is out so hopefully it will be warming up as the day progresses.

So an update, here we go....

Wednesday was a bit of a busy day. Having not used the car on Tues, I made full use of it. Kicked off with a visit to Coles and a bit of a major shop focusing on items of weight such as tins and stuff. Then to South Melbourne market to a bit of fruit and veggies. Stopped by the Coffee Place for a bit of a morning refuel and then to the market. Is a pretty impressive set up with all the sort of stalls you might expect at such a place. Bought some houseplants including a rather cute money tree and a peace lilly. Also bought fruit and veggies for a very reasonable price methinks.

While was in the market, the mobile went and twas Hays saying they had a post for which I could be a good match. Was very funny, the guy was referring to lots of acronyms with such enthusiasm (not!). Said post sounded interesting, he got back to me less than an hour later saying he had sorting out an interview for Thurs at 11am. Sounded promising.

Popped into Vintage Cellars where they had an offer on and bought some rather splendid vino to rectify the fact that had had no alcohol in the apartment since had moved in - not be design of course!

Then to Ikea to rectify lack of curtain cover situation. So easy. Found two sets of curtains and a pole (sadly the pole did not want to sit on my trolley - joke!). Also got a rather groovy uplighter for the lounge. This has been rather useful as I still have not sorted out bulbs that have gone in kitchen so I currently have uplighter in kitchen.

So have glided round Coles, South Melbourne market and Ikea I returned back to the apartment at just after midday!

Sorted stuff out and then headed back into town to do some internet research on my forthcoming interview and also sort out some other stuff. Time chugged along and then twas time for my meeting at the Centre for Sustainability Leadership (CSL).

Was looking forward to this as it was a bit of a challenge and quite an informal set up looking to move forward a fair distance in a rather short space of time. There is quite a mixed bunch of people and the meeting was quite productive (hopefully there will be an agenda next time). Looking forward to seeing how it progresses in the coming weeks and months - certainly going to be a fun journey and such a fascinating area in which to be involved.

Also just remembered - earlier in the day had spoken to someone about getting involved as a member of a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for one of the health bodies here. CACs are a bit like the old Community Health Councils that the Labour government abolished due to their effectiveness at campaigning for the patient (opps bit of politics bit of politics - said in a Ben Elton tone).

Got back home and then popped round to J's to pick up his microwave that he was kindly donating to me. Was cool as was first time he had been back home since they started work on his kitchen. Pleased to report he was well impressed with the work they had done. Was pure J, very stylish and minimalist - front page Wallpaper I thought.

And so to Thurs.....

Well was a bit a shock to have to wear a suit and tie again I must say. And had to iron a shirt - grief I nearly passed out! Anyhow having done my research the previous night was feeling as prepared as I ever was going to be.

The interview was great fun. Was with the HR lady and my potential boss, who looked about 30 if that! Anyhow as the interview progressed the scope of it moved away from the post into the broader topic. Still I thought it could be quite an interesting and rewarding role - happy to give it a go. Rang Hays to that effect. They got back to me later, feedback was excellent - in fact, too excellent and they felt that I was more suited to "my potential boss" role. Was bemused but felt quite pleased that they felt I was that good.

Anyhow, back to the drawing board I guess on the job front. Was bemused. The Hays guy seemed to be slightly surprised by the feedback and a bit more fired up in trying to sort me out a role.

Was feeling a bit knacked after all the excitment of the day so headed back home. Stopped off on the way to check post (none) and then a diversion into Toorak library. Had to make a comfort call and was most surprised to see a disused needle depository by the sink - to think there are drug users in Toorak!

Got home and after some food, had a peruse of my new half price sale DVD library and sat back to watch About a boy with Hugh Grant. What a film - thought was very funny and Mr Grant was particularly amusing.

And so to bed!