Free pourin'

The art of juggling two jobs

29.01.2012

This is totally messing up my sleep pattern. Late nights, mixed in with morning shifts and hangovers is taking it's toll.

Yes, I am still alive, possibly going stronger than before. My fire is once more burning bright. I've realized that leaving that other job was the best thing I could do. Even when I only work 3-4 days a week I still earn more than I did working 6 days, about 10 hours a day at my last two jobs. Hell, 3 shifts at Richmond Oysters paid more in tips than one of the weeks at my last job.

One downside now is that my weekends are completely booked with two shifts each for both my jobs. Enjoying days off, scattered throughout the week. I'm not complaining though. I love pouring drinks, chatting shit with customers and having a few knock off drinks with the guys. However, being hungover behind the bar is not a desirable situation. The first few beers you pour almost makes you want to puke. But the pizza at the Boathouse is fucking delicious.

I've noticed I'm starting to play favorites for one of my jobs, the balance is definitiely tipping more in one way than the other.

I'm also getting mentally prepared for the next stage of my trip. I can feel that dear old wanderlust getting a hold of my soul again, pulling me, yanking me, urging me onwards. Soon it is time.

I will give the East coast some of my love, then stop up in Queensland for the mandatory farmwork, for the visa extension. I'm looking forward to a proper bogan experience. I'll sit and drink Bundaberg rum with the leathery tanned men and women, look them in the eye and note how their smiles bare the gaps of missing teeth. Maybe I'll even get my hands on a hat, Crocodile Dundee style.

One thing is for certain though, I've given Melbourne five months of my life by now. I've loved this experience, even though it's been rough love at times, but she only beats me 'cus she loves me, she said. However, I have this thing in my heart, my soul, this undescribable lust to keep moving. The nomad gene. I just can't help it, I have to keep on moving.

Catch you in a not too distant future, with some lovely updates and pictures from a hot and sunny Australia.

Beppe Karlsson

Posted by Beppe.Karlsson 22:27 Archived in Australia