On a Dime.

On A Dime..

Life so far in Australia, much like the weather, changes on a dime. One moment, I am in the throws of depression. No job, way over budget, feeling nearly defeated, and wondering if I'll have to go home early with my tail tucked between my legs if things don't change..and then a phone call. A job I had nearly forgotten about, through a friend of a friend (Loooong shot) called up wanting to know if I could come in the next day, 10:30am..YEEEESSS!! I certainly can, I reply. And suddenly, it all looks brighter. I go about the day trying not to get my hopes up, too much stock in this long shot. But what if...

I arrived early today, at a big business building with security at the front desk. Surely I am in the wrong place? But she said the ABC building..? Well, ABC stands for Australia Broadcasting Center, where all the news and radio happens. Sacre Blu! All day long, I serve programmers and news casters for Melbourne proper..including the infamous JJJ (triple J), which I am familiar with from the Australia Day Pool Party, where we listened to the top 100 count down of the year on this station. I am in HEAVEN! The job is easy, all counter service and good food ( as much as I can eat or drink) nice people to work with, and better yet, they seem to like me! They asked me to come back any way. And send me home with some vegetarian lasagna at the end of the day. Free dinner, a days work consisting of hob knobbing with those I have similar interests in ( music, entertainment) AND a good cello connect. The Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra happens to do their recording sessions..IN MY BUILDING! I am walking on air today ladies and gents...feeling that kismet brought me here on this day. Thank you gods and goddesses. Thanks for hearing my cries for help, and delivering me to a great opportunity. I won't let you down. I'll do my best, give it my best shot. I am so blessed...