Swine Flu... its taking over the universe. and I thought I had it. I have gotten extremely sick over the last 24 hours. Yesterday at 4:00 pm I started throwing up and it didn't stop for about 12 hours. I can't remember the last time I've been so sick. I was really scared that I had picked up the swine flu. Now, the swine flu can't be that bad as most people don't die from it, BUT... here's whats scarey. If you do come down with it, they quarantine you FOREVER. I was so afraid that I was going to be diagnosed with SF that I really didn't want to go to the doctor, in fear that I would be confined to my little tiny hotel room and the USA wouldn't let me back in. I went to the doctor today and he said I have a viral gastronitis. I caught a bug. Thank God its not SF. I am to stay home for a few days, and I'm so bored, but I can't really do much except just lay there. Anything else is too much for me.
Anyways, just wanted to check in. Looks like our rig still isn't ready for us. I don't think we will be getting the rig before its time for me to go home. Its too bad because I really wanted to be there for the startup. Write me some messages guys! I miss everyone! I miss the USA.
Love
Mitzi
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Holiday Weekend
Well, it was a holiday today (Monday 1 June) I'm not sure which holiday it is, but everything was closed. I ended up working all weekend, but that is expected as I owe Chevron a full 28 days when I'm on my rotation. It was actually really nice in the office with nobody there. Its amazing how efficient I am without distractions. I spent quite a bit of time there today going over documents that we're reviewing tomorrow. I didn't get finished, but I left because it started lightening pretty badly outside and I didn't want to get caught in a storm. Funny thing is, it doesn't really rain here in Perth. If it does start to rain, it just sort of mists for a few minutes and then its over. So Friday after work, me and one of the other company men were going to have some sushi. The restaurant wasn't open for another hour so we went and had a few beers. We made it to the restaurant, sat down, ordered some sushi and had a few bottles of Saki. Needless to say, I was getting drunk. The waitress messed up and brought us a third bottle and I was thinking "please take it away... I can't drink anymore or I'm going to be really sorry!" Terry, the guy I was eating with was trying to convince the waitress to give us the bottle for free. Thank God she said NO and took it away. The sushi there was pretty good, but very basic. Your choices were tuna, salmon, prawns, or California roll. Very limited. They didn't even have my favorite, spicy tuna roll. What kind of place doesn't have spicy tuna roll? I mean that's like the most popular one! Anyways, I stumbled home and passed out.
Saturday after a stint in the office, Sophie came and picked me up because we had some big plans to go down to Freemantle. Her, Terry, and I stopped by a BBQ hosted by another Chevron person. It was actually a little weird. Terry was invited to the BBQ and we weren't. And that was no big deal, as it really didn't matter to me if I was invited or not. But it was funny to see who was invited... (mostly management). ha ha ha some people are such suck ups. So, Soph and I dropped off Terry, said hello, and left. Although I do have to say the food looked amazing. They had lobsters and tons of BBQ'ed meat, but we didn't eat there. Perth is a really pretty town. I loved driving around seeing the city. I have no idea how to get around, and if I had to drive, I would have been in serious trouble (with the lanes and steering wheel being on the other side). We went to a brewery in Freemantle called Little Creatures. It was a really cool place and Soph was telling me that it used to be an crocodile farm. The Little Creatures beer is really popular, but I was drinking Riesling, and it was GOOD! We sat out on the deck overlooking a harbor then went to the other building for dinner. It was a really nice and relaxing place! I could have sat there all night watching the seagulls and smelling the ocean. I can't get over how clear the water is in this ocean. Its really unbelievable.
It looks like I will be in the office another 2 weeks... our rig is still not ready. Hopefully somewhere around the 12th. I really like the people that will be working on my hitch. I think we are going to be the A-Team! There's 3 of us girls! That will be great! Also, the two senior company men (Terry and Terry) are great! I am really looking forward to working with them. Anyways, that's about all I have to report for now. Nothing too exciting. Oh, Erin Lyne will be arriving in Perth tomorrow! I'm really excited to see her. I think Matt will be here on the 9th. I am so happy to hang out with them!
Love Mitzi
Saturday after a stint in the office, Sophie came and picked me up because we had some big plans to go down to Freemantle. Her, Terry, and I stopped by a BBQ hosted by another Chevron person. It was actually a little weird. Terry was invited to the BBQ and we weren't. And that was no big deal, as it really didn't matter to me if I was invited or not. But it was funny to see who was invited... (mostly management). ha ha ha some people are such suck ups. So, Soph and I dropped off Terry, said hello, and left. Although I do have to say the food looked amazing. They had lobsters and tons of BBQ'ed meat, but we didn't eat there. Perth is a really pretty town. I loved driving around seeing the city. I have no idea how to get around, and if I had to drive, I would have been in serious trouble (with the lanes and steering wheel being on the other side). We went to a brewery in Freemantle called Little Creatures. It was a really cool place and Soph was telling me that it used to be an crocodile farm. The Little Creatures beer is really popular, but I was drinking Riesling, and it was GOOD! We sat out on the deck overlooking a harbor then went to the other building for dinner. It was a really nice and relaxing place! I could have sat there all night watching the seagulls and smelling the ocean. I can't get over how clear the water is in this ocean. Its really unbelievable.
It looks like I will be in the office another 2 weeks... our rig is still not ready. Hopefully somewhere around the 12th. I really like the people that will be working on my hitch. I think we are going to be the A-Team! There's 3 of us girls! That will be great! Also, the two senior company men (Terry and Terry) are great! I am really looking forward to working with them. Anyways, that's about all I have to report for now. Nothing too exciting. Oh, Erin Lyne will be arriving in Perth tomorrow! I'm really excited to see her. I think Matt will be here on the 9th. I am so happy to hang out with them!
Love Mitzi
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