Living with Schlumberger
I make that title sound like I’m living with a disease,
Schlumberger… affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Donate today for the cure!
Now I have introduced you all to Schlumberger. I’m not going to bore you with what they do or what part in their company I play as I’m a little afraid doing such would land me in trouble. I will say however, they’re the best company in the world. *Cheesy Grin*
Well I arrived in Brisbane last night not really knowing what to expect. I had been allocated a room in the ‘Staff House’ of which didn’t have great reviews around the office. I was afraid there would be big boogie men in the other rooms and that I’d be entering a house with muddy footprints, unwashed dishes and urine stained toilet seats. Instead, I entered the apartment where another male employee was wearing a rug for a skirt, had a load of washing on and was ironing his clothes for the next day. Also, the place appears cleaner than my house is most days of the year. (I still don’t trust that the sponge in the sink isn’t full of cooties and that couch isn’t covered in stranger grease, picture explanation below.)
So apart from the stranger grease, I really can’t complain about my living quarters. There’s heating, refrigeration, something in the room with foam and springs and a strange hose in the en suite bathroom that squirts eventually warm water all over me. Oh, I’m going to stop talking, Here – Look!
Ok, so this post is turning into a picture book. But wait – There’s more! So, after sleeping a little I woke up to my first adventure of catching a boat to the office. (Yeah, its actually pretty cool!) Staying on Kangaroo Point means I jump on the ferry across the river into the city, then have a nice 10 minutes to find my land legs again on the walk to the office.
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Well it’s 8:37 pm and still no sign of my colleague returning from work, I was pretty sure he wasn’t leaving until tomorrow, however I’m willing to accept that my poor Indonesian Language skills affected my ability to understand him when he answered me. So YAY, staff housing to myself. This is the point where I start asking myself; Should I sneak up to his bedroom and see if his stuff is still in there? I certainly don’t want to be caught doing that as he walks in the door. I also have a fear he’s been here the whole time which would be really embarrassing as I’ve been writing my blog ‘out loud’ as I type. Oh k, now I’m giggling to myself. MOVING ON…
Just one more picture I think you might enjoy. This is from the back of the ferry on my way home from work tonight.
Ok, I’m heading off now to make a cup of tea and to smash some Zombies faces in. With my delightful barbarian named Feather. If you are looking for me or Feather later, you will find us in Diablo 3. Photo for identification purposes only I think there is a resemblance.
Oh Foetus it’s Monday. If you’ve been to Brisbane, feel free to Post a comment on some ideas of what I should visit while I’m here.
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Nice work baby!! This is awesome, you have done a great job.
Extremely happy for you And I miss you very much. Stay safe.
Miss you so much. xx
How exciting Donna. It is sad to think that I am qualified to teach high school I.T. and I wouldn’t have a clue how to make a webpage!!!
There is a cool museum in the city somewhere, will have to google it.
I originally thought the name of the company you work for, schlumberger, sounds like a hamburger for homeless people!
Free for a chat tomorrow night??
xox Mell
Hahaha – Sure thing Mell. I’m in your Timezone now. Probably after 6 would be best.
– Oh my god, just heard the news that you’re living with Schlumberger. You were so young, so full of life, and now… sigh. I hope they find a cure soon.
– Lovely commute to work you have. (That was said in Yoda voice – got stuck watching Star Wars cartoons with the kids last night.) Maybe by the end of your visit they’ll let you drive the boat a bit? See if you can make friends with the ferry captain.
– Hmm, a little suspicious that your roommate has suddenly disappeared. Am pretty sure this is how most horror movies start.
– Wait, I’m confused. Which one is Feather, and which one is Donna? I don’t see a difference. They both look equally prepared for zombie smashing.
– My time in Brisbane was limited, but I’ve been to the mall. In fact, can you return a shirt for me there? (It suddenly developed a red wine stain a couple months after purchase.) Hmmm, what else… this looks like it could be your cup of tea: http://www.metroarts.com.au/popup_static.php?id=506&w=1
– Hope you have a great stay there, and amaze the new company with your smarts.
Actually, I’ve been warned not to disturb the ferry captain. Apparently he needs to focus.
– I went to the mall today. Bought a public transport card and roast chicken for dinner. Great Mall.
– Also, thanks for the link, I’ll check that out.
– Room mate showed up, then sung pop songs at the top of his lungs for a while. Thankfully he’s leaving tomorrow.
You rock !!!
Please let Andrew know that I miss him so so so much
Best fond memory’s I have of Brisbane was at the casino.
Awww you can tell him yourself – He’s also an Admin on this site. Except he goes by the name Mark here. haha