While nobody’s ever going to be quite like
those friends that you’ve grown up with, those friends that you meet while your
away from home are the ones you hold in your memories and talk about for years
to come. So if your mentioned be honoured, for you will be someone I sharn’t be
forgetting.
Calum
and Fraser
Two brothers
from Edinburgh (via Perth) I met while working at the Mt Erica.
Both very dry and sarcastic to the point that
unless you know them you don’t know whether they are just being cynical and negative
or joking or even both.
I met Calum when I first started at the Mt
Erica. In fact he was my manager. When I first met Calum I actually thought he
was rather good looking and sweet, not that I ever told him so. Of the two of
them he is definitely the more whimsical. Well unless he’s around his brother
that is. He idolises his brother, not that Fraser would really notice I don’t
think. Calum’s the friend that you have that has a lot of random useless
knowledge self admittedly learnt from Wikipedia, but would be very handy to
have around in a quiz. He’s an idealist. He wishes away his days for ideas for
bigger and better things. And with Fraser’s drive for wanting better things he
might just get there. He just needs the push. Calum is dependable, which is a
brilliant quality to have. He works hard and is reliable and I hope one day he
finds what is that he really dreams about and gets it. If it wasn’t Calum a lot of things that made
being in Melbourne so good wouldn’t have happened so for this I am truly
grateful.
Fraser, the drier and more sarcastic of the
two, although mostly sounds bitter and angry with the world is really quite
sharp and witty if you actually listen carefully. His outtake on the world although
at times a little jaded, is unique and right on even though (I’m not sure he’ll
agree) but believes the world revolves around him and that things happen to him
rather than him going out and making them happen. I love the way he sees the
world and unlike most guys openly admits to his love of cats. Very animal
orientated, I always imagined that inside his brain pandas walked down the
street carrying briefcases and cats served you in bars and monkeys worked in
kitchens. I wished my brain worked like that too. (I wrote this in March)
Elisa
I lived in a shared house for around six months
in the south of the city but most notable of the people I lived with was an
Italian girl called Elisa. She was my roommate so consequently we spent a lot
of time together and then eventually went travelling in Indonesia together
right before she left to return to Italy. Elisa is one of those people that
lights up a room when she’s in it. Her (very) Italian characteristics make her
one of the most awesome people I’ve ever known. She has guts and isn’t afraid
to say what she really thinks. Her willingness to work hard for two years to
afford to jack it all in and head to Australia was inspirational. And even
though she was here to get away from it all her loyalty to people she’d met at
work in Melbourne made her continue to work hard over here too. She has a heart
of gold and a very lovable animated personality.
Patrick, Dave and Ben (A friend I met in
Budapest and his flatmates)
I would have been on the first plane back to
England if it hadn’t been for these guys generosity and their hallway landing! I
will be eternally grateful! And, you were the guys to introduce me to
Community, you guys changed my life! haha
The Rest of The Mount Erica People
Marcin- Our crazy Polish manager. We fought like
cat and dog but that’s only cos we got on so well. So many ridiculious
drinking sessions and of course the unforgettable duck tongues and jellyfish
night at the Supper Inn with Asis!
Collin Marshall Epstein! Texan graffiti artist
extrodinaire… when I come to NY you better believe I’m looking you up J Optimist and all round good guy.
He’s the best friend you wished you’d always had. Its people like Collin that
make you like Americans. You can’t help but love Collin and even Calum admitted
to having a man crush on him. So many nights drinking after hours and playing pool
at the Erica and Lucky Cock! He has one super lucky very lovely girlfriend
Kayla too.
The Pas Crew
Emily- I’m writing this the day after the night
at the GB where you made me cry. Your insane, your happiness is infectious,
your positivity is inspiring, your fiercely private but the little things about
your life that I felt you told me as your confidence in our friendship grew
made me feel truly honoured. You’re a brilliant person, someone who made me
feel so happy during my time in Melbourne- the things you said to me that
night, I don’t think anyone has said before and it was the nicest thing to do
in the world. Your intentions are so sweet and you are the kind of paramedic
the world needs, I know you will kick ass at it so don’t give up your dream!
Gill- When it comes to you, I don’t even know
what to say- in a good way. You have the biggest heart. I don’t think I know
many people who match up to you in that way. There are some days I don’t think
I would have got through if you and your hugs weren’t there. I love your
compassion for your friends and for animals and makes me admire you in so many
ways. Who am I going to have conversations purely in cat noises with now?
Arthur- Where do I even begin? You have got to
be one of the most caring big hearted people I have ever met in my life. I have
lost times the amount of time I have fought about you paying for stuff and lost.
You may say that you aren’t emotionally but I don’t believe that for a second.
The countless times that I’ve seen you look out for your friends and stories I’ve
heard about your family is very admirable. You would do anything for anyone
you care about and this is the best quality in the world. Since you started at
PAs every shift got 1000X better. I have so many good memories of being in
Melbourne and since I’ve known you, you’re almost in every one. Who am I going to geek out about Community with now?!
Sophie- You make me laugh so much. The way you
phase things always brings a smile to my face, oh hell! I will miss you a hell
of a lot and can’t wait to catch up back in the UK!
Kate- Although I only actually worked with you
for a few weeks, I enjoyed every minute of it. The hangover shift from hell
after the night at the casino will not be forgotten! The reunion with you me and
Soph is already being planned!
Jess- You such a head strong, confident,
organised and endearing person. I love it when you say you’ll come for one
drink and end up being out with us till 6am! I will catch up with you again my
friend in Queensland!
Vanessa- Your smile at work makes me laugh and
always brings a smile to mine no matter what I feel like. That shift after
Calum’s birthday would not have even been possible if it wasn’t for you! Your
always organised and on top of things it really makes everyone elses lifes so
much easier! Plus you know how to party! Mexico is going to be sooo good!
Team Back Bar!... Ollie and NG most notably. You
two are awesome. You are such characters in your own separate ways and it was a
pleasure working yous and catching up at our Sunday sessions.
Tim- My Roommate from Queensland
We were destined to meet to over and over in
our travels in Oz and Melbourne was no different! Lots and lots of food even
when we didn’t plan to get food, trips to ‘Treats from Home’ and drinking and
of course that ridiculous night at the Neighbours Trivia Night, and no I still
don’t want to know what I was saying to your that night! haha
Emma- Family Friend
The daughter of one of my mum’s close friends
in the UK, Emma is one of the sweetest people I know. We hung out countless
times. We went to that ridiculous Hungarian restaurant on the hottest day of
the summer and had goulash! Was a pleasure spending time with you and we’ll
catch up again for sure!
There are more, too many to mention but these
are the most memorable :)
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