Sunday, March 26, 2006

So, I'm going to need all the help I can get with this nanny gig. Any suggestions anybody has for salvaging my sanity (oh yeah, and the welfare of the kids, of course) are extremely welcome. Some good news though: the woman at the Au Pair agency gave me a list of phone numbers for girls from the agency who are also nannying in my area. So I have some peeps to call if I get really desperate. Haha, Desperate Nannies...wouldn't that make a great spin-off of Desperate Housewives?

The Sam Taylor-Wood exhibit was mightily enjoyable. Not only were there 27 photos of gorgeous (and a few not so gorgeous) men, but there were several short films, one of a man tap-dancing on top of another person lying down, a ballet dancer suspended in mid-air over a quartet, and, you guessed it, another dancer, this time completely nude! As if this wasn't enough enjoyment, there was an hour long video of David Beckham sleeping. Yes, you read correctly...not playing soccer, but sleeping. The film was aptly named "David," which apparently is drawing comparisons to the statue "David." AS IF!!!

Anyways, nothing big this weekend except for a bit of working. Friday night was a cocktail reception for 1800 people at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the Archibald Prize, some art competition. Nothing too exciting except for the awesome jazzy/Latiny/Middle Easterny band they had playing throughout the night. Today yielded more music as I joined J and some of his friends at the Pyrmont Silverama festival. It was more like a block party, very quaint and neighborly, with some neighborhood-oriented booths, vendors selling crafts, food and live entertainment. There were a few cool bands and dancers, plus a copoeira demonstration. Tonight, I worked at the Scots College with the ever bipolar Guy. He is the catering manager and is a really sweet and lovely man, except when he's NOT and turns into a raging lunatic. Gotta love it. The night wasn't so bad, work-wise, and we got some nice treats to take home. Also, I worked with one American girl who has lived in Oz for about 7 years and lives in Northbridge where I'm moving! She is really sweet and said I should call her and come over for dinner sometime. Awesome!

Tomorrow is moving out/in day. Wish me luck.

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