Foreign Frustration

I know when I post this, there will be a collective and sarcastic "waa, waa, boo hoo, poor Hannah" but I have to vent.  First of all, I have to vent via this blog because there is no one else here at the moment to vent to.  My Aussie and his mates are all at work, doing work-related stuff, and probably wishing they were not at work and free to spend their day as they wish (like me).  That's Waa Waa #1.

Second, I've been without the internet (until now obviously) for the last 22 hours.  It keeps going out for some reason and I don't know what's wrong.  I know, I know, I'm in Australia!! It's 82 degrees outside!!  That's Waa Waa #2.

Last, I still have no cell phone.  The new iPhone 4G's are sold out until mid-January here.  What the heck.  So I've got this rinky-dink 10-year-old Motorola phone that powers itself off if I flip it shut with too much force.  And it doesn't have the internet on it.  So no wireless internet at home and not even a browser on my cell.  That's Waa Waa #3.

And I did actually waa-waa for about 2 minutes before I got over it all, and myself.  I realized that, heck, in the two "business days" I've been here I've opened a checking and saving account, filed for a Tax File Number, started to organize my shipment pick up through Port Botany and Customs, revised my resume, researched job opportunities, started the daunting and never-ending process of my Permanent Visa application, went on a couple of runs, watched a couple of movies, cleaned my room, did some laundry, organized my budget and bills for the rest of the month, and made a kick-ass Jonesy dinner for my Aussie and the boys last night.  Not to toot my own horn, but dang, I am getting things done!! 

I think I'm just getting overwhelmed by everything.  Not only did I move to a foreign country, but not having a job, or a genuine checklist of things to accomplish, or really anything specific or important to do at all is.... well, foreign.  It's okay that I don't have a job, or even any job prospects.  It's okay that I don't have any income at the moment. It's okay to not have a schedule.  And it's okay to be okay with that. 

For those of you that know me, it's easier said than done.  So please feel free to send a "waa, waa, boo hoo poor Hannah" my way...