Very exciting week for us new entrants - first pay week. YAY. I think we are all going to go away on the Thursday, as we do not have that much to do. On Monday we got a lovely little surprise of some friends popping in on us a day early, and since then its been more cards, some soccer (or football as they call it here) and more partying. Still been cooking a lot, which is always fun, but tonight I think it is time to treat myself with a Sunday roast!
Today, my friend Lisa and I are heading to her side of town, Wimbledon. We were meant to have left about 3 hours ago, but with a prolonged sleep such plans were forced to change. So our plans for the next few days include a few more walks around London, this time hopefully stopping at a few museums and galleries. Also hoping to go to a play, but we shall see how we go.
I just checked my updated roster, and it is looking pretty good - I have the 30th September off, which as you all SHOULD know is the AFL Grand Final. So I shall make my way to walkabout somewhere and have a great time. Am very excited....
Anyway time for me to run, hope all is well, keep you posted on where we go and what we do.
Lotsa love,
Maya xx
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
must remember to do this
Well things have been so busy (not!!!) that I forgot to update you all.
So quick update - graduated on Friday, moved into our new house Friday afternoon, and party at our house Friday night. So enjoyable night, late one without going out even (5am!!!), had about 10 people stay the night, which made it interesting to fit everyone, but who knew that the corridor could be so confortable for some??? (honestly - I was jealous of her for sleeping on the floor).
Since then, went into London to see Yoni, who took me to see Agatha Christie's ' Mousetrap', which was amazing. Such an old school theatre, and it was so nice to see such a culture, which is pretty much non-existent in Australia.
So since then, have been trying to organise tv, phone etc etc. Hopefully soon should have a landline, so I can call u all. Until we have another form of entertainment (ie. TV) it has been cards after cards. Games we have played - Cheat, Big 2, Slaves and Masters, one from boarding school, snap, s***head, speed, spit, one that these polish guys taught us which we call ibis etc etc..... Gets quite confusing when trying to remember which one u are playing at the time.
Anyway I have to run
talk soon xx
So quick update - graduated on Friday, moved into our new house Friday afternoon, and party at our house Friday night. So enjoyable night, late one without going out even (5am!!!), had about 10 people stay the night, which made it interesting to fit everyone, but who knew that the corridor could be so confortable for some??? (honestly - I was jealous of her for sleeping on the floor).
Since then, went into London to see Yoni, who took me to see Agatha Christie's ' Mousetrap', which was amazing. Such an old school theatre, and it was so nice to see such a culture, which is pretty much non-existent in Australia.
So since then, have been trying to organise tv, phone etc etc. Hopefully soon should have a landline, so I can call u all. Until we have another form of entertainment (ie. TV) it has been cards after cards. Games we have played - Cheat, Big 2, Slaves and Masters, one from boarding school, snap, s***head, speed, spit, one that these polish guys taught us which we call ibis etc etc..... Gets quite confusing when trying to remember which one u are playing at the time.
Anyway I have to run
talk soon xx
Friday, August 18, 2006
Graduation
Peoples,
I am sooooo excited - I graduate today, AND move into my new house!!! YAY for me.
Yesterday had my most enjoyable day on the course I think, learnt about terrorism, hijackings, explosives etc.......very interesting.
Anyway have to run to go and get my 'wings' - talk later.
Maya xx
I am sooooo excited - I graduate today, AND move into my new house!!! YAY for me.
Yesterday had my most enjoyable day on the course I think, learnt about terrorism, hijackings, explosives etc.......very interesting.
Anyway have to run to go and get my 'wings' - talk later.
Maya xx
Thursday, August 17, 2006
One day to go....
Well as time continues to fly past, it means I only have one day of academy to go. AHHHH. But I can't fly straight away. For those of you that have read Air Babylon, they talk about a '5 year history' - where you have to account for pretty much anything you have done for more than 14 days -- so annoying!
Things have been fun - having a good time with all the people at work, as we are all seperating tomorrow :(
Anyway I will have to explain everything soon. Passed my first aid test with 98% - no complaints!
Miss you all - take care
xx
Things have been fun - having a good time with all the people at work, as we are all seperating tomorrow :(
Anyway I will have to explain everything soon. Passed my first aid test with 98% - no complaints!
Miss you all - take care
xx
Monday, August 14, 2006
House for Maya
So one week to go of training, haven't looked at many places (only one to be exact, by some sleazy guy - ewww), and I start thinking to myself it might be time to get myself into gear. So in trying to keep in contact with friends outside the course, I went back to the hostel. Spoke to Isel (who owns it), and she had two girls who were staying who had jobs with Ryan Air, and were looking for somewhere. So they gave me the number of a guy whos house they had seen and said was good. So that day I called, we went to look at the place, and got it!!! Me and two other girls (one aussie, one pom), and it is all of 5 minutes walk to where I can get the free bus to the airport. We move in on Friday, so thats all exciting.
Other updates, had a fun night last night - I have been dying for a roast, with vegies, gravy etc etc. So as you can only get it in pubs on Sundays here, off we all went. We invited a group of pilots with us, who we met a day earlier (some only that night), so it was nice to have a lot of people. Even a female pilot (poor thing, she was the only girl in the course, and she rocked!!!). So yeah, stayed there for a while, and went back to the hotel. Got to see some cool footage they had taken during their initial training in smaller planes. One clip (an official publication) was of a plane landing in equador - the airport is in the middle of the city. Very cool to see.
So now I have just finished my three days of first aid. Had to watch a video of how to give birth - which confirmed for me that it will be the most painful thing (and most disgusting thing) ever to happen. People then thought it would be appropriate to share that in some cultures they eat the placenta - HOW GROSS!!!! ewwww.........was a bit stand offish with lunch, but had to eat something. Thank god thats going.
Well thats about it for now. Hope you are all well.
Lots of love,
Maya
Other updates, had a fun night last night - I have been dying for a roast, with vegies, gravy etc etc. So as you can only get it in pubs on Sundays here, off we all went. We invited a group of pilots with us, who we met a day earlier (some only that night), so it was nice to have a lot of people. Even a female pilot (poor thing, she was the only girl in the course, and she rocked!!!). So yeah, stayed there for a while, and went back to the hotel. Got to see some cool footage they had taken during their initial training in smaller planes. One clip (an official publication) was of a plane landing in equador - the airport is in the middle of the city. Very cool to see.
So now I have just finished my three days of first aid. Had to watch a video of how to give birth - which confirmed for me that it will be the most painful thing (and most disgusting thing) ever to happen. People then thought it would be appropriate to share that in some cultures they eat the placenta - HOW GROSS!!!! ewwww.........was a bit stand offish with lunch, but had to eat something. Thank god thats going.
Well thats about it for now. Hope you are all well.
Lots of love,
Maya
Thursday, August 10, 2006
update
It has been a while since my last update, so thought I should make more of an effort to keep you informed. Well today, as I'm sure you are all aware, a terrorist attack has been uncovered regarding blowing up planes over the atlantic. So get on the work bus today, and notices are up informing people of the limitations on hand luggage etc etc - a bit scary, but how are you ever going to stop it from happening.
Work has been fun, more practical stuff - I have officially learnt the safety demonstration - ha ha a lot of fun I must say. We then got to hop on a plane and have a play etc.
Monday I had days off so went to visit my brother. Great to see him, and as a true brother showed how protective he is, whilst spoiling me rotten. He made my first bed on the floor since I have been here, and for that I am grateful!!!
Well I must be off now,
chat soon to you all xx
Work has been fun, more practical stuff - I have officially learnt the safety demonstration - ha ha a lot of fun I must say. We then got to hop on a plane and have a play etc.
Monday I had days off so went to visit my brother. Great to see him, and as a true brother showed how protective he is, whilst spoiling me rotten. He made my first bed on the floor since I have been here, and for that I am grateful!!!
Well I must be off now,
chat soon to you all xx
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Another day on the job
Well yesterday proved exciting, learning about the Boeing aircraft.......in which I unfortunately dropped the exit door on the instructors door (oops)......she didnt't make me feel good about it either.
Today is our first day in uniform, so photos will be taken (and posted up shortly too I hope), so we are all a little excited. However this is dampened by a test which we have this morning (anoher one!!!), so once that is finished, we get to celebrate our uniform. Although the colours are extremely offputting, once you are all wearing it, its not too bad.
Anyway test calls - have to run xx
Today is our first day in uniform, so photos will be taken (and posted up shortly too I hope), so we are all a little excited. However this is dampened by a test which we have this morning (anoher one!!!), so once that is finished, we get to celebrate our uniform. Although the colours are extremely offputting, once you are all wearing it, its not too bad.
Anyway test calls - have to run xx
Monday, July 31, 2006
Heat
Well I love my warm weather, but after downing 3 bottles of water, and two sugar drinks, I can safely say that it can get too hot! Been on a nice walk up and down the beach (probably about two hours in total).
Woke up relaxed at about 9ish, came down for breakfast and set out for the beach - and how nice it was......stayed there for a few hours and became restless, so off I set....was a nice walk, a lot of bars, restaurant, and shops filled with souvenirs....I feel a little resemblance to Thailand though, as nothing is open until about 10:30-11:00, so I´m presuming it stays open late. That is my mission tonight though - to check that out.
Ok I shall be off, byeeeeeeee
Woke up relaxed at about 9ish, came down for breakfast and set out for the beach - and how nice it was......stayed there for a few hours and became restless, so off I set....was a nice walk, a lot of bars, restaurant, and shops filled with souvenirs....I feel a little resemblance to Thailand though, as nothing is open until about 10:30-11:00, so I´m presuming it stays open late. That is my mission tonight though - to check that out.
Ok I shall be off, byeeeeeeee
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Palma de mallorca
You´ll be pleased to hear - I PASSED my stupid exam this morning, so as you would expect I was a happy little girl this morning, and of course still am.
Finished class at 9:30, and left all the others who are to be based at Gatwick airport there, as they have airbus training. Being at Luton, we only use Boeing aircrafts... So off I went back to the hotel, to pack. An hour later, I wondered into Luton airport, boarded my first easyjet flight, and a quick little trip over Europe, and here I am in Palma.
What a different place - flying in I could notice this little houses (what I would imagine mexico to look like), and windmills next to each of them - so cute. Flew over some high mountains, which I have been told have snow on them during winter. Couldn´t picture that at all, seeing as though it is 36 degress, the entire population seems to be on the beach, and everyone is black!!!! Poor white pom´s who come over - they really stand out.....ha ha
So after a little bit from a regular visitor, Gabrielle (from Italy), and this other weird guy, I found my hostel. No complaints, I have an entire room to myself, with a key - so its 24 hours, two second walk from the beach, and free breakfast in the morning.
So I went for a walk along the beach, and am now going to retire to my room to relax, and write some letters.
So laylatov
Finished class at 9:30, and left all the others who are to be based at Gatwick airport there, as they have airbus training. Being at Luton, we only use Boeing aircrafts... So off I went back to the hotel, to pack. An hour later, I wondered into Luton airport, boarded my first easyjet flight, and a quick little trip over Europe, and here I am in Palma.
What a different place - flying in I could notice this little houses (what I would imagine mexico to look like), and windmills next to each of them - so cute. Flew over some high mountains, which I have been told have snow on them during winter. Couldn´t picture that at all, seeing as though it is 36 degress, the entire population seems to be on the beach, and everyone is black!!!! Poor white pom´s who come over - they really stand out.....ha ha
So after a little bit from a regular visitor, Gabrielle (from Italy), and this other weird guy, I found my hostel. No complaints, I have an entire room to myself, with a key - so its 24 hours, two second walk from the beach, and free breakfast in the morning.
So I went for a walk along the beach, and am now going to retire to my room to relax, and write some letters.
So laylatov
Exam time
And I thought I wouldn't have to have another exam again in my life! What a pest!
So today is D-Day - a test regarding theory of safety equipment and procedures which we follow - not fun.
BUT after a hard day at work, I get to relax - so afterwards, I have to run back to the hotel, pack and jump on a plane to Palma (what a shame????). I am going by myself, but no complaints as I get to write another destination in my little book of mine, and another stamp in my passport.
So, I shall let you know how beautiful it is, and how much fun I will have at another time.
byeeeeee xx
So today is D-Day - a test regarding theory of safety equipment and procedures which we follow - not fun.
BUT after a hard day at work, I get to relax - so afterwards, I have to run back to the hotel, pack and jump on a plane to Palma (what a shame????). I am going by myself, but no complaints as I get to write another destination in my little book of mine, and another stamp in my passport.
So, I shall let you know how beautiful it is, and how much fun I will have at another time.
byeeeeee xx
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Training
How cool is this???? today I got to sit in a little mock plane - like a simulator kinda thing. So much fun. Got to try on all of the safety equipment, learnt more about staff travel, and hopefully going to book something for my days off Monday/Tuesday. Not sure if I mentioned but I think I might go to Palma for the night - £30 return!!! (Next to Ibiza Island) - how much fun is this going to be for me??????? AHHHHHHH So excited.
Training is pretty fun - learnt today that we get to go in the cockpit for one flight - how cool is that???
Anyway hope you are all being good
talk soon xx
Training is pretty fun - learnt today that we get to go in the cockpit for one flight - how cool is that???
Anyway hope you are all being good
talk soon xx
What do I get for working wih easyjet???
Well yesterday we were informed how exactly we can get staff travel. There is an intranet amongst the company, and a section in there which we can book not only travel, but accommodation, car hire etc etc. Staff travel starts from day 1 (YAY), and you can nominate 3 people. My brother is the first, however looking to fill the next two spots. My old room mate and wife are moving to London so they might come on board, however I can change my nominees 12 times a year! So if any of you come over for a month or so - we are going to travel baby! My nominees can also travel on their own, I just have to book it for them.
The next little perk is that for today, or what ever day it is at the time, they will show you al of the standby flights which have seats under staff travel remaining. So if I have a day off and haven't organised anything - on the intranet I shall get, and off I go. It isn't free - however we checked out the costs, and it seems that for London through to Athens it would cost me £39 return!!! so $100!!!!! How exciting. I have monday and tuesday off - thinking of going somewhere I can assure you.
Have met a lot of people through the course, mostly hanging around the Aussies I must say, but mingle with everyone which is nice. Already have a little group outside of the course from the Hostel, who call me every night to see what I'm up to, so thats nice.
Can't wait to see my brother who gets back into London on the weekend, and then catch up with old friends from Thailand/Ireland at some point.
So there is the update for now,
take care & shall keep you posted.
Mayaxx
p.s. tomorrow is the wet drill - swimmers required - how fun!
The next little perk is that for today, or what ever day it is at the time, they will show you al of the standby flights which have seats under staff travel remaining. So if I have a day off and haven't organised anything - on the intranet I shall get, and off I go. It isn't free - however we checked out the costs, and it seems that for London through to Athens it would cost me £39 return!!! so $100!!!!! How exciting. I have monday and tuesday off - thinking of going somewhere I can assure you.
Have met a lot of people through the course, mostly hanging around the Aussies I must say, but mingle with everyone which is nice. Already have a little group outside of the course from the Hostel, who call me every night to see what I'm up to, so thats nice.
Can't wait to see my brother who gets back into London on the weekend, and then catch up with old friends from Thailand/Ireland at some point.
So there is the update for now,
take care & shall keep you posted.
Mayaxx
p.s. tomorrow is the wet drill - swimmers required - how fun!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
easyjet - its official - cool
Just a quick note to you all. Day one was just paperwork, nothing to talk about really. Met people, saw the tiny rooms which you share with one other for a month - no fridge, begs next to one another (pushed togther), no iron even!!! Suits me (as most of you know).
Then it was out on the town - after not eating all day we decided to go and eat at Pizza Hut - what a feast we had! Too much, so ate the left overs today for lunch (we are practical).
Then out to one of the clubs, and then I had my friend from the hostel take me to a pub just outside Luton - so nice and cosy - very cool!! We just sat outside in the beer garden over looking the lovely scenery.
Then today - back in - and the training starts. Oh my god - tonight I will be sure to update you all on the great staff travel deals! Monday I have a day off - I'm going baby!
Miss you all - have ot run now, will keep you posted!
xx
Then it was out on the town - after not eating all day we decided to go and eat at Pizza Hut - what a feast we had! Too much, so ate the left overs today for lunch (we are practical).
Then out to one of the clubs, and then I had my friend from the hostel take me to a pub just outside Luton - so nice and cosy - very cool!! We just sat outside in the beer garden over looking the lovely scenery.
Then today - back in - and the training starts. Oh my god - tonight I will be sure to update you all on the great staff travel deals! Monday I have a day off - I'm going baby!
Miss you all - have ot run now, will keep you posted!
xx
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Back at school today
As the days have cloked by, its time to realise that I can no longer sit around and do nothing all day. So time to start work! My first day today, and I guess I have a combination of nerves and adrenalin at this point in time.
So I shall send you a little update tonight.
Over the past few days I have stayed in the hostel, caught up on desperate housewives, been out walking, resorted back to my profession as receptionist, and taken care of the hostel for one night, and been out with one of the locals here to one of the bars - the white.....something or other - I dunno! Not as flash as greystones, but good music and even a bit of a dance floor which looks promising!
Anyway time for me to get ready!
have a great nights sleep for most of you.....xx
So I shall send you a little update tonight.
Over the past few days I have stayed in the hostel, caught up on desperate housewives, been out walking, resorted back to my profession as receptionist, and taken care of the hostel for one night, and been out with one of the locals here to one of the bars - the white.....something or other - I dunno! Not as flash as greystones, but good music and even a bit of a dance floor which looks promising!
Anyway time for me to get ready!
have a great nights sleep for most of you.....xx
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Day three
Well I'm now up to day three and already find myself having to relax. Yesterday completely killed me. The lady who runs the hostel said I looked like a ghost even - but today I am feeling better. Woke up @ 12 - so jet-lag is now taken care of.
Then been stressing myself of how I can find out the swans scores, as the internet blocks pop-ups here - so lucky my dear friend Paul rescued me.
Yesterday I learnt two useful facts - eftpos cards are strictly to be called debit cards! and the @ symbol on UK keyboards is where " is (how dumb???).
Anyway time for me to go.
Miss you all heaps xx
Then been stressing myself of how I can find out the swans scores, as the internet blocks pop-ups here - so lucky my dear friend Paul rescued me.
Yesterday I learnt two useful facts - eftpos cards are strictly to be called debit cards! and the @ symbol on UK keyboards is where " is (how dumb???).
Anyway time for me to go.
Miss you all heaps xx
Friday, July 21, 2006
wowee
What a day....
Of course I had no luck recovering from jet-lag immediately, so 5am comes along, and guess who's wide awake....Not happy Jan! Kind woke up the other guy in the room, thinking his flight was early - in fact it was at 10am - oops! Oh well he fell back asleep.
So today I decided to waste no time - mobile phone number and bank account - done! What a hassle. So much more expensive for mobiles here - I don't know how I'm going to cope. Although I do have 300 free text messages if I by my credit on the same day of every month (how weird????)
So after that was done, I opted for a train ride into Piccadilly Circus (Monopoly stop #2). Since then I have walked pretty much non-stop. A few of the sites I can recall - Leister Square, Whitehall, Northumberland, Pall Mall, Euston Rd, Trafalgar Square, Oxford St(enough of the addictive boardgame), Westminster, London Eye, Buckingham palace, Hyde Park and the list goes on....
I even walked into my first walkabout pub - disappointed however that they are not going to be showing the swans game as the stupid rugby is on - oh well - internet cafe for me.
Anyway I must be off - going to catch up with an old friend from Thailand tonight (YAY I have a friend here).
byeeeee
Of course I had no luck recovering from jet-lag immediately, so 5am comes along, and guess who's wide awake....Not happy Jan! Kind woke up the other guy in the room, thinking his flight was early - in fact it was at 10am - oops! Oh well he fell back asleep.
So today I decided to waste no time - mobile phone number and bank account - done! What a hassle. So much more expensive for mobiles here - I don't know how I'm going to cope. Although I do have 300 free text messages if I by my credit on the same day of every month (how weird????)
So after that was done, I opted for a train ride into Piccadilly Circus (Monopoly stop #2). Since then I have walked pretty much non-stop. A few of the sites I can recall - Leister Square, Whitehall, Northumberland, Pall Mall, Euston Rd, Trafalgar Square, Oxford St(enough of the addictive boardgame), Westminster, London Eye, Buckingham palace, Hyde Park and the list goes on....
I even walked into my first walkabout pub - disappointed however that they are not going to be showing the swans game as the stupid rugby is on - oh well - internet cafe for me.
Anyway I must be off - going to catch up with an old friend from Thailand tonight (YAY I have a friend here).
byeeeee
Thursday, July 20, 2006
quick one
Also a bit of a blast from the past.....caught one of those old fashioned taxis - however a modern version. Still pretty cool - I was happy
Ok night night
Ok night night
I did it!!!!!!
Well I did it - I'm here!
What a day - 12 hour flight, with a crazy drunk man on board, luckily not sitting next to me, great food once again (highly recommend Thai airways food!!!), slightly dodgy movies, but a easy trip. Sat next to a nice lady coming to visit her fiancee, so she has offered to tell me a few places to see. After the flight is when it started.
Heathrow airport - awful! No aircon - which is horrible when its +30 degrees - lines of people waiting to go through customs, and then marathon underground track to get to the train station! With no lifts too might I add - a great deal of thanks must go to the boys who helped me with my 26k suitcase, whilst I had my 20k backpack on my shoulders. Then on the train, again without aircon, it was overcrowded which was a 45 minute trip leaving me at Kings Cross - yes everybody monopoly station number one crossed off, only about 27 to go! Then transfered trains, met a nice lady who is in real estate, so she had offered to help me find accommodation - yay for me! After that hoped in a taxi and here I am at the hostel! (10:15pm - 4:15am Bangkok time, 7:15am Australia time)
So tomorrow I get to go and explore.....so until then sleep time for me.....layla tov
(crazy thing - I'm not that tired!)
What a day - 12 hour flight, with a crazy drunk man on board, luckily not sitting next to me, great food once again (highly recommend Thai airways food!!!), slightly dodgy movies, but a easy trip. Sat next to a nice lady coming to visit her fiancee, so she has offered to tell me a few places to see. After the flight is when it started.
Heathrow airport - awful! No aircon - which is horrible when its +30 degrees - lines of people waiting to go through customs, and then marathon underground track to get to the train station! With no lifts too might I add - a great deal of thanks must go to the boys who helped me with my 26k suitcase, whilst I had my 20k backpack on my shoulders. Then on the train, again without aircon, it was overcrowded which was a 45 minute trip leaving me at Kings Cross - yes everybody monopoly station number one crossed off, only about 27 to go! Then transfered trains, met a nice lady who is in real estate, so she had offered to help me find accommodation - yay for me! After that hoped in a taxi and here I am at the hostel! (10:15pm - 4:15am Bangkok time, 7:15am Australia time)
So tomorrow I get to go and explore.....so until then sleep time for me.....layla tov
(crazy thing - I'm not that tired!)
The time has come.....
Well peoples.....the time has come.
Unlucky me leaving Thailand, but a new adventure lies ahead.
Had a great time in Bangkok with my mummy. Non-stop shopping, massage daily, great food, great people, great weather - what more do you want??? Plently of Israeli's - even Thai's speaking Hebrew which really freaked me out. But what a great place - for those of you that have not been - go to Thailand, and stay in Bangkok!!!
So now I fly out to London, and start a new life - so I shall be sure to keep updating this site to inform you of the exciting, non-stop life that I am walking into (I hope).
Take care
Unlucky me leaving Thailand, but a new adventure lies ahead.
Had a great time in Bangkok with my mummy. Non-stop shopping, massage daily, great food, great people, great weather - what more do you want??? Plently of Israeli's - even Thai's speaking Hebrew which really freaked me out. But what a great place - for those of you that have not been - go to Thailand, and stay in Bangkok!!!
So now I fly out to London, and start a new life - so I shall be sure to keep updating this site to inform you of the exciting, non-stop life that I am walking into (I hope).
Take care
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