Hi! I’m still here, just I finally have a little free time to myself. We’ve been super busy the past six months; a new workplace, five weeks in Japan, and…
Everyday Happenings
July Update
さようなら
It’s time to say goodbye to my work. I’ve got a new position at another property, one that I’m hoping will help me grow and be given the chance to…
2025
Well, 2024 is over. It ended for us with an 8:30pm bedtime and a 4:15am wake up to watch the first sunrise of 2025 from Marcoola Beach. It’s the ninth…
Poke Hard With A Vengeance
I saw my doctor the other day. I’ve been meaning to go for a while now, but never got round to it. Also, when checking the clinic, he’d vanished from…
Night Owl
It’s just gone 1:15am and I’m doing the night audit once again. I didn’t sign up for this when I took on this role. I knew I’d have to do…
AARGHHHHH!
I’m so mad right now. This past week has been absolutely crap at work, and tonight it’s just driven me insane. I was kneeling by my chair, almost in tears….
One More Day
It’s just gone 9:00pm and I’m about to go to bed for my second last night in Japan. We arrived here at the start of February and have seen and…
An update from Osaka
Hi. I was in Osaka last week to see Mr Bungle live in concert. I’ve finally pulled my finger out and created a YouTube channel, uploading a video I made…
Sleepy Christmas
I’m exhausted. Fatigued. Drained. Both mentally and physically. I’ve only been back at work for 8 months since we returned from our epic two month visit to Japan, yet my…
The No BS Way To Stay In A Hotel
I’ve worked in hotels since 2003. It’s been a mostly fun and challenging twenty years, and mostly enjoyable experience. I’ve done housekeeping, public areas, maintenance, Guest Service Agent, management and…