I'm certainly not sure what will happen in my life over the next 12 months, but I have been asked to block July 2010 for a house sitting job. Seems hard to plan that far ahead, but, well, I've blocked it in the diary.
I do hope to have one or two trips to Korea before then, and maybe one to China for teaching, but will take it one step at a time.
Anything could happen in that time. I might even get a contract for one of my books!!!!
Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 4
I keep looking
Each day I receive a message from www.housecarers.com listing the current/new opportunities for house sitting and I am a little frustrated by the fact that the dates don't always suit me. I did half heartedly apply for one recently - more in the vein of if you don't get a suitable sitter, and you are desperate let me know, as I live nearby and could do it at a pinch.
They found someone that sounded more enthusiastic than I was at the time - but I was after all, just back from 10 weeks in Korea, and had quite a few other things to do.
Todays offering was interesting. One for just over three weeks just north of Brisbane - not an area I'm keen to stay in, and one in the UK, and another in Ireland. The latter two had great appeal, but sadly the dates do not suit me, and until I get my tax money the bank balance is a little low.
However, it is a daily activity to check on the offerings and at the moment, though I dream of the UK and Ireland, the reality is that I am only interested in local - east side of Brisbane and bay islands - jobs.
The daily chore - ten minutes of checking and dreaming - is for me my only close association with house sitting, but it won't be long and off I go again. Somewhere.
They found someone that sounded more enthusiastic than I was at the time - but I was after all, just back from 10 weeks in Korea, and had quite a few other things to do.
Todays offering was interesting. One for just over three weeks just north of Brisbane - not an area I'm keen to stay in, and one in the UK, and another in Ireland. The latter two had great appeal, but sadly the dates do not suit me, and until I get my tax money the bank balance is a little low.
However, it is a daily activity to check on the offerings and at the moment, though I dream of the UK and Ireland, the reality is that I am only interested in local - east side of Brisbane and bay islands - jobs.
The daily chore - ten minutes of checking and dreaming - is for me my only close association with house sitting, but it won't be long and off I go again. Somewhere.
Monday, April 13
Housesitting in Korea
I'm not sure that it exists. There are no house sit opportunities listed on the websites that I look at, and I doubt that they would be on English sites anyway.
Maybe within Korea there is a Korean site that offers this opportunity, but I must ask my students about this. I suspect that there is little house sitting in Korea. Maybe none.
Maybe within Korea there is a Korean site that offers this opportunity, but I must ask my students about this. I suspect that there is little house sitting in Korea. Maybe none.
Friday, April 10
I'm quoted
I was just doing a little exploration about other websites and found one on house sitting that quoted me. Gave me a funny feeling. Nice funny feeling. You can see it here. I think many people do not realise how much house sitting is going on in the world.
Another site I found had fabulous photography - click here
While I am not house sitting at the moment, I'm still keen to do more. When the Korean adventure is over.
Another site I found had fabulous photography - click here
While I am not house sitting at the moment, I'm still keen to do more. When the Korean adventure is over.
All too short
My time at the cat house was all too short - and it was harder this time as I was not able to stay over as much - but because I lived nearby, and my husband was recovering from major heart surgery, I had to keep two households happy. I would rush to the cat house in the morning and feed the cat, and later in the day go back again for the evening meal. And never forget the two fish - they needed their daily feed.
In he midst of all of this I had an offer to teach English in Korea. It really was a rush to do all I had to do, and in the end, I did choose to go to Korea, so I watch as my daily report of house sitting opportunities come through from my little apartment in downtown Jeon Ju in Korea, and wait for my time here to pass.
In he midst of all of this I had an offer to teach English in Korea. It really was a rush to do all I had to do, and in the end, I did choose to go to Korea, so I watch as my daily report of house sitting opportunities come through from my little apartment in downtown Jeon Ju in Korea, and wait for my time here to pass.
Saturday, March 14
The Cat House
It is so peaceful here, though I can hear the drone of a lawnmower, and some sort of earth moving equipment nearby. I suspect the lawnmower will shut down soon as the sky is black with rainclouds and there is bound to be a heavy down pour.
In any case the noise is not interefering with my train of thoughts. Yes, I wrote thoughtS. So much going on in my head. I've put a CD on too, which I hope will help with the flow of thoughts as I get down to doing some serious work.
I am at the house sit, though I confess I have not stayed overnight yet. But I have been here early in the morning to check on the cat, and the fish. And I come back in the evening to "bed them down" and feed them at the end of the day. All three are alive and well as I type.
Here the peace and tranquility is more inspiring for me with my writing, but as usual I start with the not so high priority things. Like my blogs. And answering emails.
I still get regular emails from students and other foreign teachers back at Shaoxing, so I like to reply and keep in touch.
MM is still recovering from his double bypass, but he's OK on his own, and I'm only a short distance away and certainly contactable by phone.
Yesterday there was a big water dragon on the back lawn. I wanted to rush and get my camera, but I thought the movement would have sent him scurrying away. Maybe with the rain about I will see more green frogs. I can hear them croaking in the swamp at the back, but I like it when they come near the house.
In any case the noise is not interefering with my train of thoughts. Yes, I wrote thoughtS. So much going on in my head. I've put a CD on too, which I hope will help with the flow of thoughts as I get down to doing some serious work.
I am at the house sit, though I confess I have not stayed overnight yet. But I have been here early in the morning to check on the cat, and the fish. And I come back in the evening to "bed them down" and feed them at the end of the day. All three are alive and well as I type.
Here the peace and tranquility is more inspiring for me with my writing, but as usual I start with the not so high priority things. Like my blogs. And answering emails.
I still get regular emails from students and other foreign teachers back at Shaoxing, so I like to reply and keep in touch.
MM is still recovering from his double bypass, but he's OK on his own, and I'm only a short distance away and certainly contactable by phone.
Yesterday there was a big water dragon on the back lawn. I wanted to rush and get my camera, but I thought the movement would have sent him scurrying away. Maybe with the rain about I will see more green frogs. I can hear them croaking in the swamp at the back, but I like it when they come near the house.
Thursday, March 12
Here I am again
The owners are only away for a few days this time, but I'm thrilled to get a chance to write there. It is so peaceful - no traffic noise like I have at home, and no interruptions.
I've spent this morning working on two projects - one my book about nurses, and the other a short story that I am submitting to a competition. Today I have a writer friend with me, and we are both silently working on our respective projects. It is nearly lunch time, and we have already completed quite a lot of writing and editing.
I like working alone for the most part, but it is very helpful to have a good writer colleague spend time with you to work on some projects. Discuss them. We read what the other has written and make comment. Discuss it.
I hope by the end of the day I will have made much progress.
On the bed of the house was a book. The title of the book says it all - with a note from the owner of the house "Couldn't resist it!!" The book is called "Curiosity killed the Cat Sitter" by Blaize Clement. Sounds like a good read and a lot of fun. I hope I get time to read it while I am here.
I'm pleased to find that the Admin of one of my favourite blogging sites has reappeared. I've had limited moderation capabilities at the site, but things were going pear shaped and I was unable to help. I'm glad he read my email and has returned to help us out.
I've spent this morning working on two projects - one my book about nurses, and the other a short story that I am submitting to a competition. Today I have a writer friend with me, and we are both silently working on our respective projects. It is nearly lunch time, and we have already completed quite a lot of writing and editing.
I like working alone for the most part, but it is very helpful to have a good writer colleague spend time with you to work on some projects. Discuss them. We read what the other has written and make comment. Discuss it.
I hope by the end of the day I will have made much progress.
On the bed of the house was a book. The title of the book says it all - with a note from the owner of the house "Couldn't resist it!!" The book is called "Curiosity killed the Cat Sitter" by Blaize Clement. Sounds like a good read and a lot of fun. I hope I get time to read it while I am here.
I'm pleased to find that the Admin of one of my favourite blogging sites has reappeared. I've had limited moderation capabilities at the site, but things were going pear shaped and I was unable to help. I'm glad he read my email and has returned to help us out.
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