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We sang a song and they gifted us citizenship. It really is that easy.

We have a new country to add to the list of those we call home ("officially") which is a bit of a big deal I suppose.

Otherwise, it was great to see my old mate, Mitch and his growing family, spend some time in Port Stephens and listen to Taylor Swift's new album with a flock of Pelicans.

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Wait what?! how is there another episode already? Usually it takes 6 months..

I know, I know. This counts as prolific but is an exceptionally ramble-laden episode so don't get too excited.

It's been a big few weeks:

• Harbord FC are world champions (of the Northern Beaches, AL Division 5)
• I started a new job (listen carefully for the collective sigh of relief from my family), and
• I turned 34...

As ever, thanks for listening and VAMOS HARBORD! 

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An over-due (shock) update on our quick trip to Europe.

In just over two weeks we:

• Visited Bulgaria for the first time
• Returned to the homeland and saw a wild sausage
• Attempted to fly from Oslo to Bangkok

Now we have settled back into life in rain-drenched Sydney. Joy.

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Scrappy interviews and too much time spent doomscrolling LinkedIn..

On the bright side, Manon and I have made it 12 months in the arena of marriage and there are a few things I have learnt in the process.

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As the days shorten and we hurtle towards winter in Australia, the job hunt continues, momentum is elusive but Harbord FC are flying in the AL5 Sunday (Saturday) League season!

Stick this on as some background listening. 

Get in touch.

Have a great day ☀️

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Aussie summer is ending. The clocks have changed and so the early evening darkness is rolling in.

Meanwhile I am interviewing like a madman, trying to keep my car alive and having my mouth renovated by my forgetful dentist.

It's all fun and games over here...

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This week's ramblings include:

• a high stakes test to determine my citizenship
• a 4 hour jaunt in-land to watch country music
• surviving the hottest day of the year in a flat without AC

Given I have stumbled my way to 16 episodes in the best part of 4 years, I have decided to label this as Season 2. Very little rhyme or reason, just figured season 1 couldn't last forever.

Enjoy 👋

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Action-packed start to the year has included:

• Family and friend visits
• Attempted cultural experiences in Melbourne
• Australian Open (Novak...again)
• Luke Combs 
• Taronga Zoo and a Triathlon
• My "Unemployment Manifesto"

If you listen to the show and enjoy my ramblings please reach out 🤩

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Twas the week before Christmas and, whilst no mice were stirring, there was an interesting piece of information that I found nestled underneath my tree.

This episode sees me greedily unwrapping this piece of information, processing it and trying to understand what it means moving forward.

If any of what I discuss is relatable please get in touch 🫶🏻

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It's the time of year when I start to look back on the past 12 months to understand what I have enjoyed, despised and learned.

As part of this I have noticed that I have been picking up new hobbies left and right and, whilst I usually drop them just as quickly, I was curious to dig into why I may be starting to try these things.

Quasi-life crisis? perhaps.

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