A couple weeks ago (4?) Steve had bought us tickets, us being Steve, Mary and I, to go see the Depeche Mode Memento Mori documentary in Perth. Its his very favourite band of all time and I heard all about them when we worked together so he figured I should go watch it with them.

I’d caught the bus up through the day and helped Steve take the bins in and got absolutely annihilated by their cats but I refuse to say I’m allergic.

Mary had baked home made croissants 🤤🤤 which is just another reason that I sometimes wish they were actual family.

We caught the train up that night because Steve lives in Mandurah, had a nice pub feed, watched the movie – I very nearly dozed off, no thanks to Steve’s singing and dancing lol and caught the literal last train home that night.

In the morning mum and dad were coming to pick me up early so we could spend the day in Perth, so instead of properly going out for breakfast Steve and I just walked to the cafe at the end of the road… which is where he had The Idea.

We were talking about how I haven’t managed to save as much as I wanted in my gap year, and how worried I am about not getting a job in Perth especially considering it took me 3 months this year. And Steve said, “Why don’t you move up earlier, stay with your godfather and get a job over Christmas. All the students will be away for the holidays and then you already have a job and dont have to compete with all the others right before school goes back.”

**glass shattering sound effects** **a light bulb burns bright in my brain**

That could actually work. See if I could manage living with my godfather who is a 40 year old single male… chill enough but has got quite used to his own routines. And seeing as though I STILL havent heard back from any of the on campus accommodations, I might need an adjustment period for living with my godfather.

Also it takes away the stress of finding a job! Over the holidays especially, workers are in high demand, and if I dont have any other commitments its really the perfect time to gain some $$$.

Mum and dad picked me up and they loved the idea. (Well, maybe not that I was moving out so soon, but it was bound to happen and Lukes already gone)

So…… guess who moves out in a (1) week..!!!!!!!

AAAAAHHHHHHHHH

I am so overly excited but also so overly anxious. Like, its been a long time coming that Ive wanted to leave home, but what if I’m not actually ready? As much as I’ve tried to, and to some extent my parents have also tried, to give me some independence, realistically I’ve still relied on them for essentially everything this year.

But its too late to go back on that now!

As a family we did a day trip to Fremantle where my uni is, and I handed out some resumes to places I thought I could work, just to get in early and maybe get a job before I move.

The bakery I applied to thats right next to the admissions building of my uni said they’ve just hired their summer staff, but maybe after that, which could work as thats when I start school and its literally Right There.

The cafe down the road said they’d be hiring for once school holidays start which is exactly when I move up.

I applied at the bar in the lobby of a hotel, and they said they’re looking and the manager would call me through the week (he hasnt but thats fine).

And finally, I handed in a cover letter and resume to San Churro in Fremantle, seeing as I’ve already done all the training. And the manager booked me in for a trial shift! like literally two days after I move to Perth!!!

That really is the goal because then I wouldn’t have to learn anything new, just the set out of everything and all the new staff. I am so so set on that job, but I know theres a few close other possibilities if it doesn’t work out.

I’m pretty booked for the first week in Perth anyway lol

Next Thursday mum and I are going up early to meet with a plan manager person for my NDIS which has finally started getting somewhere; then we’re spending the day unpacking my 4 suitcases 🤭 and then have the AC/DC concert that night with Connor and dad.

Friday I’ll continue unpacking, and we’re seeing the Cats musical at Crown Theatre that night with my mums aunty.

On Saturday I’m meeting with a girl I’ve been talking to online, who’s travelling WA from France all by herself at 19 🤯 So hopefully that’ll be really awesome and we can do breakfast and lunch together, and then I have my trial shift at San Churro that night.

On the Sunday Im meeting up with Kylie who’s going to be in Perth for I think her brothers basketball? Although correct me if I’m wrong BRO.

And then the following week I’m hoping to make appointments with a GP, OT and psych if I can find them all for my NDIS plan before I get there. And also maybe start work if I get offered a job.

Yeah so that is fricking exciting!!

I’ve separated literally every piece of my clothing into seasons so that I’m only taking a quarter with me for the summer, and then once autumn starts I’ll come home and swap it out.

Oh and my godfather who is like the venue manager at a restaurant has rostered me on as a casual for Christmas day! I’m really looking forward to it, and of course my family being who they are, have booked a table at said restaurant for Christmas day so they can see me. Its sweet but also I’ll be working so not like I can open presents and sit down for lunch 🙄

Ok I’ll update some more when I have the time and motivation 😁😁

Love to you all!!