Upon closer inspection reception man is not as cute as first percieved, he is also up there with the 10 unfriendliest ppl of all time. Ellie and I have had the unfortunate experience of running in to him all over town, walking alone around the wharf listening to music, by the pool and computers. I don't know if the is a cultural thing but all the Germans we have come into contact with are poe faced individuals and most unfriendly --> maybe however three grinning girls is a bit of an overkill on the lovefest for foreigners.
Our job search reached epic battles today, deciding to get proactive and register with the Entry Level Recruitment office as a backup - (have already received job offers from the Department of Justice and Medina both of which are looking promising in comparison). The days conservations highlight general confusion between government departments, and a inability to answer the basic question. What building does the recruitment office operate from? Also all government buildings are constructed with this CIA- tinted glass you can not see in but I am sure staff can see out.. very creepy, almost as creepy as resident loiterer at the YHA, who has affectionately been named 'serial killer' as he looks like the kind of person who would strangle cats and be lurking in dark alleys- not sure why he just has this vibe, rarely blinks, wears all black clothing and just watches- it is most unnerving also pretty sure he is not a YHA guest.
Only would the government make it virtual impossible to enter a building and establish face- to face contact with potential employers, led astray by incorrect contact details publishied online we arrived at the listed building in town and were redirected out of town, only to be directed back in to town. Once in the correct building, a lone telephone in the corner was our direct mode of establishing human contact those who answered were bemused. Seated I joked they are probably watching us on CCT and hoping if left unattended for long enough we will leave. Infront of us was a room labelled "sign in room" --> yes a entire room is necessary to complete the simple task of signing in, I noticed there was no sign out room, once again very CIA complete with "secure access" label
Ellie was in fine form as team leader diligently persisting with the lone telephone. You just have to laugh...
Was most disturbing received multiple texts for Hemi despite my attempt to fizzle out all contact... included in a message was a photo - yes reclining on a bed - no words.. can describe, along with the pic was the text "Just coz I can", I immediately thought just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Ellie opened the message and yelped, I just laughed it has reached stalker vibes..... probs the next step is he will unexpectedly rock up in Darwin or get Zeb to facebook stalk my family or something.. jokes about potential marriages to one cage fighter and siblings named Hemi Jr, Cage and Miss Bean have done the rounds to much amusement by all.
Neck chain man and Ed Hardy mate reappeared much to our chargin but the have thankfully set their sights on a southern cross tattooed blonde girl. Ed Hardy mate continues to allude wanker vibes with his tactdog wardrobe composing primarily of Ed Hardy and Lonsdale clothing - hot
Its official, Smelly has become obsessed with pool, or "bugger" our game has plateaued neither of us seem to be able to progress from the gimp stage, there are rare moments of brilliance followed by utter shame spirals, however the constant surveillance of 'serial killer' no doubt has a detrimental effect on our performance, especially when notified he is looking at your ass... hhhewwwww. 'Serial Killer' can be seen in the in the background of one of the pics - not sure it is does his deep set eyes justice
It was also confirmed by YHA guests that yes 'topless Tuesday' aka tits out Tuesday exists and it not just a Teritorian male myth spread by perverts and desperadoes- the group remains divided as to whether it is necessary element to our Darwin experience :)
The term 'Franned' has also been aopted in response to the outrage price of our afternoon tea of 2 scones, a lemon squash, a ginger beer and one coffee = $25, If something is too expensive you have totalled been 'Franned' or can say "what a Fran" - thus elevating the name Fran to verb status.
We have also been hitting up the none-swimming beaches for evening walks, the sunsets are beautiful and the temperature is a lot more bearable.
Wednesday morning, Ellie and I eagerly awaited this morning as the accommodation notices are published in the paper- there are some good finds- however decisions need to be made whether we opt to split the rent and assume the ma and pa set up of sharing a bed - for two months while Ellie is in town- appeal factor is low for obvious reasons.
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