Hello From Maria (some Chick From The States)

[mariakv]

Hi there.

Im planning on coming to Melbourne in September for a year. I'm just starting to do some research and came across this site. I figured it wouldn't hurt to say hello <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':fishie:' />



Im 28, currently in Seattle WA, and excited to have a change in scenery for a bit.



Im sure I have ample questions, once the date gets closer and I have done my homework, but wanted to take a second to introduce myself.





So hi <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[iblis.raeb]

Welcome to Melbourne Chat, Maria.



What reasons move you to travel to Melbourne in particular?

[mariakv]

Lots of reasons, from what I have read so far, and the responses I have seem on various travel/Australian websites Melbourne looks like an amazing city. I'm really into arts/music/theater as well so it seems a good match in that aspect as well.



The main motivation however is that my senior year at University, I was accepted into a study abroad program to Melbourne.. and my mom freaked out (gotta love mothers)... so I didn't go, and have pretty much always regretted it.



So, it seems that now's my time.. well in September anyway.



and thanks <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':fishie:' />

[iblis.raeb]

I hope you find like minded people to enjoy the Melbourne you are looking for, Maria.

[charlie]

Hey maria



You are going to love Melbourne (Pronounced Mel - bun) if you like the arts. Hows the grungy Seattle? Was there a few years back when I was in dry dock at Todd Shipyard, used to work on cruise ships. We have the Princess Theatre and Regent Theatre to name a few big ones, check out their websites as well as so mnay smaller theatres. And what are you studying? I am across the road from melb UNI if thats where u are going. You can write to me at compare_carmelo@hotmail.com if you want some more info



John

[glen]

speaking of grungy seattle. that reminds me i saw the band "nirvana" in st kila at the palace (which is now burned down). that was many years ago! was a good show. that was back when i was young and cool. now i am just an old fishing computer geek <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[mariakv]

Thanks everyone!



I arrived safely... and have been here just about 2 weeks now. I found a place to call home, but am still right in the middle of the oh so fun task of finding a job.



I actually graduated from university a few years ago, so I am no longer studying, although I am sure I will go back at some point.. I'm just not sure what for yet.



As to "grungy" Seattle, I would say the weather here has been fairly similar, at least in the time I have been here anyway <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Anyways, I appreciate the greetings!

[iblis.raeb]

Congratulations!! Just in time for the Melbourne weather that is beginning to warm up with summer being just around the corner.



Come to Chaddy on Sunday if you want to meet some randoms from Melbourne Chat. There is a thread about the Melbourne Chat Cafe Meetup somewhere about this Forum.

[jon medeiros]

Hi Maria



You sound great. I would love to get aquainted. Drop me a line



Jon