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Looking for folk
by sarahloumarsh
Hello. Im Louise, 23 from Manchester, England.
I arrive in Australia on November 10th with a travel buddy i met on a gapyear website.
We land in Perth and will spend about 6 weeks on the west coast before heading to the east in time for Christmas and New Year. (car-share also wanted)
My travel buddy has plans for the Christmas period and will be visiting friends, I will be spending my first ever Christmas alone!!!!
Im a bit shocked that I decided to book this trip on a whim and be away from my family and beloved dog over christmas, i need some substitute family/friends/dogs to stop me from weeping into my Christmas dinner.
Im a very homey person and though i'm not religious i LOVE christmas for the festivities, the lights, the jolly cheer and the snow...
...Well I know you cant give me any snow but if your in a similar position to me or you just want to welcome me into your home/ give me a christmas job/ or give advice on where i should go or what i should do it would be MUCH appreciated.
Im a friendly helpful girl and open to offers from all ages, genders, races, sexuality's etc etc.. i'm basically not prejudice or judgmental and I only want to associated with other open minded folk.
A little about me: I recently graduated from University, i studied Media and Performance and I enjoy film-making, writing and acting. I like music- learning guitar (not very god yet), Im partial to karaoke though i cant sing, I like wine, I love animals, Im not at all high maintenance, I love adventures, art, theatre, diving, camping, writing, reading, cooking, eating, spontaneity, exploring. Im a hard-worker, im friendly and trustworthy. :)
Looking for a job for the christmas period also- I have experience working as a support worker for young people with disabilities, i have also worked as an activities co-ordinator for the elderly, my last job was a play-worker with children aged 6-14 (as you can see I am very responsible)
I also have worked in retail, bar-work, promotions, performance-based jobs, and as an usher. Im a people person.
My dates are flexible at the moment, just looking to meet people and se what my options are.
I have facebook- http://www.facebook.com/sarahlouisemarsh but please message me before adding me otherwise I might think your just a weird randomer.
Look forward to hearing from you :) x
Re: Looking for folk
by Donna_in_India
Hi - if you haven't already done so, you may want to check out Travel Buddy at http://www.travbuddy.com/
Good luck!
Re: Looking for folk
by brotherleelove
Sign up for www.couchsurfing.org and you'll have your choice of plenty of places to stay for free with interesting people of all ages and lifestyles.
Looking for folk
by anilpradhanshillong
In case you are interested in Shillong, Meghalaya, India - a pre-dominantly Christian state, you are welcome to my house till 27/12/10. That day, I leave on a holiday with my family. I extend this invitation to you because of your utter frankness, the fact that my son is located with his family in London and I had visited him this summer and Shillong is called, 'The Scotland of the East' and our 18-hole golf course, 'The Gleneagles of the East'. Do check out Shillong for its cold climate during Dec. No snow here ;-
Re: Looking for folk
by lynnehamman
Sarah...........agree that Travelbuddy is a good website to try-
However, bear in mind that Dec is high season in Sydney, and accommodation is expensive and scarce.
Also-you MUST have a work visa to do any sort of work in Australia, and produce proof of enough funds to support yourself on arrival (like a bank statement)
Email me closer to the time of your arrival- maybe we could meet up for a coffee or lunch
Re: Looking for folk
by Joseph69
Hi there,
I agree, travelbuddy is not a bad site to try. Yes, it can be daunting thinking that Christmas will be spent alone, but don't despair, there are many people here that can meet up with you for a meal. It's also good you're starting your holiday in the west as the east at the moment, the weather is rainy and cool. It may stay this way for a little while yet!
Happy travels! :)
Re: Looking for folk
by dneary87
hey Louise, Im David, 23 from Ireland. Just read your message and im sorry cant help with the christmas day thing, but im headin over to sydney in january on my own on a 3 month holiday visa. Dont really know many people there and just thought every connection is a gud thing,because Arriving in a strange place just sounds a bit daunting at the minute. So if your still looking to meet people you can facebook me on http://www.facebook.com/#!/david.neary2 hope to hear from you
