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♡ A HOT NEW BOMBSHELL ENTERS THE VILLA...

DYLAN MICHAELS (cismale, he/him, mason gooding) is 24 and a SURFING AND SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR & PART-TIME BARTENDER from SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. they are known as THE ICARIAN because they are JOVIAL, but if things kick off, they can be a bit SELF-INDULGENT. they’re BISEXUAL and describe their type as PASSIONATE, LOYAL AND ALWAYS DOWN FOR A GOOD TIME. from their time in the villa, they’re hoping to find LOVE. (a collection of surfboards, sunrises and sunsets on the beach, golden retriever energy, and the sound of loud and sincere laughter)

STATISTICS

NAME: Dylan Nathan Michaels

AGE: 24

BIRTHDAY: August 14, 1998

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo sun, Taurus moon, Virgo rising

GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cismale, he/him

FACE CLAIM: Mason Gooding

SIBLINGS: Callie Michaels (twin sister)

OCCUPATION: Swimming and surfing instructor & part-time bartender

PLACE OF BIRTH: Sydney, Australia

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Bisexual

HEIGHT: 6′2″ (1.88 m)

BACKGROUND

Dylan and Callie Michaels were born to a young couple whose relationship deteriorated shortly after they were born. It didn’t matter that their mother left. It didn’t matter that they never knew her. Their dad loved them enough and raised them in a loving environment, working to ensure they had everything they needed, despite the humble income he made as a fisherman. They had their grandparents too, who had been more like parents to the twins. It was enough.

He would often go with his dad fishing, eventually helping him out. The twins grew up attached by the hip. They took surfing lessons together, growing better and better, and they accompanied their dad when he went fishing. In a nutshell, the twins were lovers of the ocean, just like their dad.

Just like his dad, Dylan grew up beloved by everyone that knew him. He thrived in high school. He got good grades, had lots of friends, and was captain of the swimming team. On the side, he participated in local surfing competitions for fun and extra money, alongside working part-time jobs here and there to help his dad out. As much as he loved to surf, going pro was not in his agenda, preferring to keep it as a hobby.

He knew he wanted to go to college. In fact, he was excited for it, excited to major in something specific, and excited for the college life everyone talked about. It took him some time to decide on a major, but with his good grades and good extracurriculars, he was able to secure financial aid and pick somewhere good. He ended up going for marine biology in the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. It made his grandparents proud, seeing as his dad never got a degree. That was the first time the twins separated. While it took some adapting to be away from his sister, he ended up thriving during college, too, his golden retriever energy and bright, friendly, and fun attitude serving as a magnet for friends.

After college, he returned to Sydney, just in time for Callie to leave. He shortly got a job as a marine biologist. He didn’t enjoy it as much as he thought he would, despite the good income, mainly bothered by the 9-to-5 lifestyle. He didn’t last long before quitting and ended up taking a job as a surf and swim instructor during the day, and bartender at night. He’s always been one to enjoy doing multiple things at once.

He reunited with Callie when their grandmother had a health scare last year. It was good having his sister back and it felt like old times. She then informed him about a chance to be on a dating show, and Dylan, never really one to say no to things, thought it’d be a fun idea. One, he loved love. He believed in it. He believed he had a soulmate out there and has always been ready to find them. He’s experienced being in love multiple times before and loved the feeling. Two, it was with his twin sister. So, it was a no-brainer for Dylan.

PERSONALITY

Dylan, in a nutshell, is a nice guy. He’s friendly, charismatic, jovial, chill, enjoys banter and flirtation and is always down for a good time. He tends to avoid and stay away from confrontations as much as possible so as to not ruin his mood. He can’t stay still for long, always must be doing something and keeping busy somehow. He self-indulges, something he doesn’t realize is a problem, and jumps headfirst, thinks later, and tends to follow his emotions and instincts rather than logic when making decisions.          

#crackon:intro #hi <3

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Blue Mountains Eco Tours

ADVENTURE GUIDE

The Blue Mountains offer a diversity of activities, attractions & adventures. Discover why the Blue Mountains are recognized as one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Sydney Adventure Tours

I have been exploring the Blue Mountains for more than two decades, I lead small groups of adventurers out into some off-the-beaten-track places to go exploring around the wild side of the blue mountains area.

Blue Mountains Sunset Tour  - I can challenge other tour operators even national park rangers to find my secret spots and hidden gems.

I believe that life off the beaten track is where the fun starts.

As a New south wales eco park licensee, certified outdoor instructor, survivalist, Archer, ex-Army and an experienced outdoor adventure guide, I am so passionate about my work, because I love what I do, I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best. Adventure Sydney Australia

I love meeting new people, learning about their lives and their backgrounds. I can almost always find common ground with strangers, and I have a great sense of humour and like making people feel comfortable in my presence.

Wildscape Adventures Sydney - Some of my most memorable days out are the days that I look around and get a ‘wow’ feeling. I’m so blessed to do my job, to be able to give people memorable experiences, take them to amazing places and teach them all about the world around them..

Wildscape Adventures: Into the Wild Blue mountains Adventures

Wild escape And Day Adventures  - Parks Eco Pass is the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service system for licensing operators of commercial tours, recreational and educational activities in parks.

Let us curate an inspiring experience as you enjoy your adventure with a professional guide catered to your interests. Whether a one-day trip or multi-trip adventure, you will be privileged to enjoy this ultimate experience with an expert, as well as the unique birds eye views atop beautiful mountain tops..

Blue Mountains Night & Guided Glow Worms Spotlighting Adventure ... After dark experience. Guided night walk a unique experience where participants wear Blue Mountains Eco Tours

WE GO WHERE BUSES CANNOT GO!

Into the Wild Blue Mountains Adventures - We will show you a different side of the Blue Mountains; join us on an adventure you will remember forever. Ditch the crowded tourist spots and go off-road instead! Explore remote areas, swim under waterfalls and swap your hotel for a night camping under the stars. We go where buses do not go, we firmly believe that living off the beaten track is where the fun happens and we are passionate about creating unforgettable adventures. Day Adventures Australia

WILDSCAPE ADVENTURES HAS AN ADVENTURE STYLE FOR YOU

Wildlife Tours Sydney Australia - Our small group adventurers enable access to remote locations. Choose one of our small group adventures or create your own tailor-made adventure (minimum numbers apply). Tailor made adventures offer you the flexibility to choose your own itinerary, with the help of our team you can decide where and how you would like to explore. We also give you the choice of locations from our Instagram gallery. Our adventurer age is 18 years + Glow Worms Tour Sydney

FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF - Blue Mountains Glow Worm Tours

Night adventure - We do this because we love it. Our business is built on passion and obsession of exploring the Blue Mountains. Everyone at Wildscape Adventures eats, sleeps, and breathes adventure. Our team of passionate outdoor instructors strive to share their love and knowledge of the wilderness and will guide you through beautiful untouched landscapes. Glow Worms Blue Mountains

WE GOT YOUR BACK - Glow Worms Caves Sydney

Glow Worms Tour Blue Mountains - Your safety is our top priority. We use the most experienced guides and instructors to ensure you are comfortable and safe throughout your adventure. Most of our guides are ex army or survival instructors that has accumulated years of experience under their belts. Glow Worms Tour

 OUR MISSION IS TO ENJOY, EDUCATE, PRESERVE AND PROTECT.

Blue Mountains 4wd Tours - We are blessed to enjoy our National Parks and want to see it remain natural, so that future generations can also enjoy the priceless benefits.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Greater Blue Mountains Drive - Our prices might seem a little higher than a bus tour - that is because you will be traveling by four-wheels drive, experiencing an off-road adventure and exploring hidden gems. We can proudly say that we offer experiences that no other company does, we can deliver adventures 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week, Rain, Hail or Shine.

AS THE MOST POPULAR NATIONAL PARKS GET MORE CROWDED, WHERE DO YOU GO TO ESCAPE?

Do a little or do a lot, relax or go wild, the choice is yours!

The Blue Mountains offer an incredible diversity of activities, attractions and adventures.

Blue Mountain Caves - Discover why the Blue Mountains is recognised as one of the worlds most spectacular natural wonders.

From Walking trails, star gazing, canyoning, camping, waterfall, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, fishing, mountains biking, hunting, spectacular lookouts, off-road trails, caves, remotes area, pristine rivers, high cliffs and native wildlife.

I love my blue mountains …

WHO ARE WILDSCAPE ADVENTURERS?

WILDSCAPE ADVENTURES are for travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track. Whether you are travelling solo, with a group of friends, who are aged 18 to 65, there is an WILDSCAPE adventure to suit your interests and comfort level. Each wildscape adventure has a physical and cultural grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you. No special skills are required for most adventures, just a sense of adventure and a curiosity about the world. Even on our camping adventures no previous experience is required; Most of the time we will be camping near my four wheels drive, so no need to carry heavy loaded backpacks, our tents are easy to set up, even for first-time campers.

Blue Mountains Overnight Tailor-Made Camping Adventure + River cruise - Glow Worm Tours Blue Mountains

Tailor made adventures offer you the flexibility to choose your own itinerary, with the help of our team you can decide where and how you would like to explore, our outdoors activities can include canyoning, Waterfall chasing, Wildlife spotting , Sunset, Star gazing, Snow chasing in winter, Mushrooms picking in autumn, Survival courses, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Abseiling, Sailing, Hiking, Off Road Adventure, Wild swimming, Night adventures , River Adventure, Kayaking, Tag along tours ect.

Overnight camping adventure - All camping gears and kitchen stuff will be included, we can do backpack camping or camping from a four-wheel drive ect.

We also give you the choice to choose your spots of some the most amazing locations from our Instagram gallery.

Our adventurer age is 18 years +, kidds are welcome to join  if they are supervised by an adult.

you can experience camping on a wild pristine river after we go sightseeing all day to see the most awesome lookout and waterfalls.

Then we will head to our campsite to watch the sunset, we will chat, share stories around the dying embers of a campfire. Camping Blue Mountains

We can explore a lot of Secret lookouts, caves & gaze over Australian wilderness & Bush walk through Australian bush land.

More Information - https://www.wildscapeadventures.com.au/

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⌞ʾ⁎ ⊰ aslihan malbora, female, she/her ⊱ i think i just saw MEGHAN GIRY walk across trafalgar square, singing to JUST THE GIRL ( THE CLICK FIVE ). you know, the TWENTY-THREE year old DANCE STUDIO SECRETARY / SWIM INSTRUCTOR (both part-time)? people claim that they are just like MEG GIRY from PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. it must be because they are BUBBLY and RECKLESS as well… though i could be wrong. all i know for sure is that they live at BUDAPEST apartment. ⌝

{ ooc rambles -- so i just realized i had never done an intro for my child???? so here it goes it’s long but please love her } 

{also, please note that all of this can be changed if we get a Madame Giry character -- personally, i’d love them to have a good and healthy relation }

B I O:

Meghan Eléonore Giry was born in New York City, on the 27th day of March. She’s the only daughter of Antoinette Giry and an unknown father.

Meg was always a very energetic child. Social and talkative, she was very curious, wanting to know more about anything. Making friends was easy. Setting bedtimes was impossible.

She grew up in backstages and theater curtains around the world. Her mother, known to most as Madame Giry, was a well-known choreographer to many of the most famous ballet companies around the world. Sometimes, mostly around the debut date of the performances, Meg would spend days without seeing her mother.

Dazzled by the beautiful ballerinas her mother would coach, Meg used to think being a ballerina was the closest to a princess someone could ever get. At the age of five, she asked her mother to teach her to dance. At first, it seemed like an impossible mission. Her short attention span many times showed as a strong hindrance. Stubbornly, she never gave up .

Also very young, Meg discovered her obsession with the water -- taking a bath was one of the few things that would keep the girl quiet for more than 20 minutes. She learned how to swim – swimming seemed to make her feel as if she was floating, her body relaxed and her mind at ease

As she became older, her energy never faltered, which made her experiment various types of activities, from knitting to horseback-riding. 

She graduated high school two years later than expected, due to her learning difficulties and busy schedule with rehearsals and competitions and she felt lost. College didn’t seem like a viable option; she struggled enough with school already.

She focused solely on her dancing, trying not to dwell on her insecurities, working harder than she ever had before. Until the day she was invited to travel on her own to Canada, for a ballet competition. The experience (and her second-place trophy) opened her eyes to a world that she had never realized how big it was. From that moment, she knew she wanted to travel. For almost a year, Meg worked in as many jobs and freelances as possible, gathering money and planning.

She only told her mother she was moving two days before the date of her reserved plane tickets. The conversation did not end on the best terms.

She lived away for almost two years -- she lived in Paris, Sydney, New Zealand and, finally, Brazil. Most of this time, Meg worked at hostels, normally trading her work for a room, some food and a little money. The girl would also pick some shifts at cafés and pubs. She took her time to meet people and learn more about each culture.

One night, as she sat in the doubtful quality sheets of yet another hostel, she realized just how worn out she was. It was time to settle down. But where? She couldn’t go back home.         She’d have to start a new adventure. . . 

M O R E   I N F O :

Meg is a people’s person. She loves to meet them and learn everything she can, to the littlest details. She tries to be as kind as possible and, even with the difficulties she has to keep contact, she’s very loyal and protective of her friends.

Growing up, the girl would often feel lonely. Madame Giry was a workaholic with a strict personality, but most of all, she was distant—both physically and emotionally. Meg caught herself plenty of time wondering why her mother didn’t love her. She never met her father, nor did she look for him.

( ILLNESS TW ) Although she was never diagnosed, it’s been strongly suggested that Meg lives with ADHD. She also suffers from Chronic Insomnia. Her lack of sleep can send her into some periods when she struggles with depressive crises.

( MEDICAL TW )  She’s completely and utterly terrified of doctors. Rarely goes to them, unless it’s an emergency.

Reckless – almost too much – but sometimes she doesn’t even realize how stupid or dangerous her plans are until someone points out to her.

Don’t challenge her. She’ll take to extremes in order to prove herself.

Can often be found at bars, either working or drinking. Or both.

Identifies herself as bisexual – but girls, man. Girls.

H E A D C A N O N S :

As a child, Meg had an imaginary friend she’d call “Phantom”. In her mind, talking to him was the same as talking to her father.

When she started learning ballet, she used to think she’d earn her mother’s affection if she did well enough.

She can cook the basics, but doesn’t like cooking for herself, so most days she just ends up eating out on fast foods, trading meals for snacks or making some buttered noodles.

On a similar note: Meg. Can. Bake -- and she’s fairly good at it! She loves to try out new recipes. Some nights, when she can’t sleep, she’ll take over the “Budapest” kitchen and after finished, she slices and leave in the common area with a note offering to whoever passes by

She’s got a major sweet tooth. It’s not rare for the girl to have more than one type of candy in her backpack.

Loves the sea. Can’t surf

She adores all types of animals, but never had a pet

Unconsciously throws some Portuguese words and expressions around in the middle of sentences    

#musicalhqs: intro #{ for your perusing at times confusing possibly amusing -- intro } #{ child of the wilderness -- meghan giry } #{ ooc rambles -- this........ is late........ }

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Australian accents in Free! S2E12: Swim Off in a Foreign Land, rated

1. Border Security Guy

This 👏 man 👏 is 👏 a 👏 Kiwi!! Terrible first impression. New Zealanders are stealing Aussie jobs AGAIN smdh… 3 silverferns/10 (conversion rate 2.73/10)

2. Ms Private School Educator

Wasn’t on board until she got to the ‘o’ in Rome. Definitely doesn’t know how to Tim-Tam Slam. Sydney was her second choice when she was unable to crack the private schooling sector in Melbourne after escaping Adelaide. On the prowl for a rich single dad to solve her housing woes. Passable. 5/10

3. Swim Coach

Brief, soft-spoken… Unrealistic. I’ve never known an Australian swimming instructor that wasn’t a total hardarse. Should have mentioned our proud Olympic swimming history and Ian Thorpe at least 4 times in his 9 second slot. Needs more whistles. Voice itself is definitely Australian though. 7/10

4. Russell & Lori

National icons. Invented the power couple trope. Russell is the man men want to be and women want to be with. Lori is the supportive and hardworking Aussie mum (who lets you have a five teaspoon Milo without judgement) that we all deserve. Certified Australian. 10/10

5. Hostel Desk Bitch

Fair crack of the sauce bottle mate, Rin just wants his own bed. Rude. Voice is fine but automatically loses points for unAustralian behaviour. 1/10

6. National Swim Team Dude

Everything an Australian fears about international perception. Extreme, overemphasised drawl. Sounds like Crocodile Dundee’s bogan half-cousin who most certainly should not be allowed to swim after chugging 17 cans of Emu Export. A monstrosity. Nasal Satan with a side of Fresh Hell, all contained within eight cringeworthy syllables. This voice isn’t Australian. I’m not even sure it’s even human. Someone whaft some Vegemite under my nose and fire up the barbie because I think I’m gonna pass out. -100000000/10

#free! #rin matsuoka #haruka nanase #free! eternal summer #australia #i didn't check the vas for any of this but i maintain my position regardless #this is what happens when i'm left on my own for one (1) night

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fc meme: marwan kenzari, gabriel macht, sydney park, sarah gadon

Marwan Kenzari- Mehdi Mohamed. 38. State Auditor. Travels a lot for his job. Lives in a fixer upper house. Has slowly been fixing the house, is close to being finished. Has a big backyard with a garden and in ground swimming pool. Keeps yard well maintained. Is usually in his backyard when he isn't working. Asexual.

Gabriel Macht- Pierce Swan. 49. Detective. A bit of a hard ass. Grew up in New York, but moved away to get away from a shitty ex. Loves Guinness beer. Only drinks at a little dive bar by his apartment. Straight.

Sydney Park- Elle Jeong. 24. Nail technician. Works at Noelle's salon. Once peed herself after being scared at a haunted house. Is vegan and gluten free. Took home a stray street dog and named it Beans. Pansexual

Sarah Gadon- Jeannie Evans. 34. Ballet instructor. Resting bitch face constantly. Allergic to cats. Bicurious. Visits her mother at a memory care unit every Saturday.

#answered.

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Curatorial diving supervisor job vacancy at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. A university degree in marine science or a university degree in working with captive animals is highly desired for this job. Other desired skills are: an ADAS commercial diver qualification and a Coxswain certificate.

This job involves managing a team of divers who swim in the water with the animals at the aquarium. You’ll need skills in organising art displays and education displays (such as brochures, information stands and posters).

You’ll also need skills in animal care and animal husbandry.

You need at least four years’ experience working in an aquarium and SSI Instructor rating, a current First Aid Certificate, a current Oxygen Provider Certificate, a current AS.2299 Medical and valid Australian working rights to apply for this job.

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Do you want to become a paddle instructor?

Kayaking all summer and getting paid? That’s the dream for many young people all over the world. But how? And where? Have you ever heard of summer camps? In America a lot of parents send their children to those camps. Kids are able to do a lot of activities there, like horseback riding, climbing, mountain biking and of course kayaking. Being camp counsellor is an amazing work and travel opportunity for young people during their summer. Are you interested in going to awesome places, traveling, kayaking and getting paid? Then read this! At the beginning of this year I was living in Sydney (Australia). I paddled once or twice a week in a manmade white water channel which was quite far away. One day my friends asked me if I want to come to America this summer and work with them.

“You´ll be in your boat every day, teach awesome kids on class I-IV and the Green River Narrows is 15 minutes away.” Sold. So I contacted the camp director straight away and started my visa application process. As I am originally from Germany it was quite a hassle to get all of my documents together, but finally I got my visa 3 days before I was supposed to fly out. This was in May. We had all kind of paddlers to teach. Absolute beginners, intermediates and advanced kids who would actually paddle rivers like Wilsons Creek (IV) or the New River Gorge (big water III-IV). Through the summer I took the kids on trips all over the southeast, taught them how to be a better paddler and had a really good time. I have so many awesome moments to remember. 14- year old Ward throwing his first freewheel of a waterfall, 8-year old Bobby coming of a rapid in his Fun 1 and smiling all over his face or little Mason screaming and throwing the sickest brown claw ever. This was just at work. On the weekends I spent my time with my workmates, paddling awesome rivers around the area. The most famous is of course the Green River which is such a magical place. Being at places like “Gorilla” and “Go left or die” is kind of unreal as I´ve seen those so often in videos of the Green Race when I was younger. As we were lucky with the rain we managed to paddle a bunch of natural flowing rivers as well. Living this life for about 3 months makes you tired. But it´s a good kind of tired. Later in August I owned a car in North Carolina, had a bunch of new friends, 2 new kayaks and I literally paddled every single day in the last 4 months. I would like to give a little insight in this camp life.

How does the summer look like? Every Camp is different. I will be describing the summer at Falling Creek Camp out of the paddling perspective. Of course there also is mountain biking, climbing, etc.

Camp was structured in blocks: 1. Staff Training The training was 3 weeks long. One week of wilderness first aid (WFR) in the NOC, one week of paddle staff training, where we checked out some of the rivers we would paddle with the kids and one week of in camp training, less paddling but more education how to handle a bunch of high energy children.

2. June Camp In June it finally started. The kids arrived for the first session which was 3 weeks long. Kids were good paddlers and we paddled class III max. Staff became a good team.

3. Main Camp In Main Camp (4 weeks) the advanced kids showed up. Paddling waterfalls, learning how to flatwater loop and exploring class IV was on the daily program for the kids. My freestyle background was definitely a massive help to teach flatwater lake lessons and some kids managed to throw cartwheels and loops in the end of camp.

4. 2-week camp 2-week camp was more for smaller kids getting into paddling. Teaching them how to canoe and do their first paddle strokes was very rewarding. I´m sure some of them will be awesome paddlers in a few years. Junior camp One week Junior Camp was for the very small ones exploring camp. We spent our days on the lake doing fun lessons on canoeing, which also included a lot of swimming. My workmates and I were on the peak of our own flatwater freestyle techniques after this week. In between those blocks or sessions we had the opportunity to go paddling for ourselves. The south east has some class whitewater 

What does an average day look like? Every day at camp is different. It would be boring otherwise right? There are in camp days. You will be working on flatwater with beginners, you teach the more intermediate how to roll or show the advanced groups how to flatwater freestyle. You basically do this all day with a lunch break. There are days where you are out on trips. These can range from one day to multiday trips which are 5 days or longer. Here you are camping with your group on different campsites, cook your own food and sit around the campfire at night. During the day you paddle rivers and teach all there is about kayaking. These were my favourite days!

Advantages and challenges of working at camp Let´s start with the advantages. – You are going to grow within yourself. By taking responsibility for kids on white water you will see the importance of safety and leadership. – You will learn how to teach. There are a lot of other instructors around you and if you pay attention and check out their style of teaching you will develop your own. – You know how to handle a group of children. To take care for 12 children can be hard, but after a summer of practice you know exactly what’s up. – Kids are awesome. Every day you will have at least one moment where a kid makes you laugh for some reason. – You will make a bunch of new friends. As you paddle with your team every day and share responsibility for 12 kids on the water you get close. And spending the weekends on hard white water let you get even closer. – You won´t spend any money. Accommodation and meals provided. And you get paid. – You will get a bunch of discounts. A lot of companies support camp instructors. Get yourself new paddles, a boat and all the gear for about half price! – You are able to raise the next generation of kayakers. As their instructor you have a big impact on the kids present and future life. It is awesome to see them grow and to be a role model. – Most importantly, you actually paddle every day. Leading easier rivers during the week and exploring hard ones at the weekend will make you a super solid boater with a big knowledge of safety.

Of course there will be some challenges as well. – There is a bunch of rain, all the rivers are in and it is Monday. Sorry back to work. – You work 24 hours a day. There might be nights where you are expected to stay up late if something isn’t right e.g. when little Johnny wakes you up at 3am really upset as he is homesick’ – You will get tired at week 7 and all you want is a week off. That’s normal but look forward to paddle with your friends at the weekend. – It is hard to get personal space. You will eat with the kids and you will most likely sleep in the same room or campsite as you are responsible. This will make you value your own space more. – High responsibility. You are with kids on white water. It´s your responsibility that they won´t get hurt. You always have to pay attention and you can never switch off.

And after camp? There is a lot of opportunity to do things after camp. Some people went back to college, some went traveling the states, and others picked up different work. I personally bought a little car of one of my workmates and drove to the Jackson Kayak factory to get my new rockstar and nirvana. Thank you JK! From there I travelled to Columbus GA and surfed the local wave for a few days with my new friends. After about a week I started a big road trip through the states and paddled in Colorado, Idaho and British Columbia. That is a story for my next blog though. It was definitely an experience of a lifetime to work as a camp counsellor and I would recommend doing this job to anyone who loves kayaking.

If you are interested text [email protected] Check out my Instagram for more impressions of my last summer and my travels: IG philmichelkayak

Do you want to become a paddle instructor? published first on https://realpaddleandpole.wordpress.com

#kayaking #kayak fishing #Michigan kayaking

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The best gifts for your friend who just landed a new job

By gum, they did it! They got the job! 

Your ol' pal's gone and landed themselves a brand new employment situation, and you're the kind of friend who'll celebrate their successes with a little something.

But what do you get someone who's just landed their dream job, or any job, for that matter. Whether your friend's just started in an office, workshop, classroom or other space, these little gifts will help them start the new gig on the right foot.

New socks

These 'Multi Player' socks would be a damn fine present.

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There's nothing like walking into your first day of a new job in a sensational jaw-dropper of an outfit. It might be nice to pick out a crisp new shirt for your giftee, but it's probably better to let them choose their own new signature look. Gift cards can often feel a bit tacky, but if you keep the fee modest, say $30, it's a nice little leg-up.

But the best bet? A new pair of socks. Everyone needs socks, for any job, unless you're a yoga teacher, lifeguard, or swimming instructor. Even then, you need socks. Try Happy Socks, Sock It to Me, or Stance — heck, here's a few more suggestions.

Price: From $10

A laptop case

Nobody needs a boring laptop case.

Image: yevu

Has your friend just landed a job that requires a laptop? Why not snap up a new laptop case for them? Socially responsible label YEVU, which creates jobs and sustainable income for women in Ghana, does some really bright and bold designs, that aren't your standard black or grey neoprene go-to. 

Price: $40

A desk plant

Show you care (or not) with Little Pricks.

Image: little succers

Having more plants in your life can absorb airborne pollutants and improve your air quality, which can in turn affect your general wellbeing. NASA knows it, we all know it. So what better way to set your friend up in their new workspace than with a little desk plant? You can pick out your own plant at your local nursery or garden store, or if you're lucky enough to live in a city with a plant delivery startup, like New York City's The Sill, or Sydney's Little Succers (who also deliver succulents or Little Pricks), it's as easy as a few clicks.

Price: From $29.50

A damn good water bottle 

Everyone needs a good water bottle

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We all know someone (or are someone) who refuses to reach their daily H2O quota, and workplaces can be distracting, so keeping on top of this is hard. So, whether it's a slick new water bottle, carafe, or smart device, this gift can help your friend get hydrated. Here's a longer list of hydration devices to pick from — we went deep.

If it’s Dutch ingenuity you’re after, Dopper’s a solid bet. Each 500 ml Dopper bottle is double-wall insulated, so can keep your drink hot for nine hours (that's a work day) and cold for 24 hours, and has three parts to it, including a cup — a cup! Perfect for both workplaces that involve desks and those that don't.

Price: $15–$40

A strong backpack

Everyone needs a strong backpack.

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Regardless of your industry, a strong backpack is a must-have for modern workers. You're probably looking at a few necessities: laptop pouch, waterproof fabric, multiple compartments. So, the classic backpack by RAINS is a pretty solid bet. It's got that slick matte finish, minimalist design, spacious compartment with little hidden pockets, including one for your phone. It's not a cheap present, but one that will last.

Price: $92

Get your newly employed friend one of these and those first few days of job jitters may feel a little less awkward.

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Sydneyside

Foreword: This blog post is divided into sub-sections to make it seem less long ;)

Residing on Sydney's North Shore: The Compartment Life

I arrived back in Sydney in late January 2017 with a vague resolve to get a house, job, girlfriend, life, etc. on a nice comfy, non-committal, short-term basis. I haven't spent more than a year in one accommodation since I was 18 in fact.

House was the first objective, even before a guarantee of a stable income and some rapidly dwindling funds, post-Asia/East Coast travel. I spent a week of searching high and low for an affordable place with my own room and not in the back end of beyond. I visited numerous dull-sounding (and looking) suburbs, such as Lidcombe, Ashfield, Arncliffe and Auburn. I did also check one out in Woolloomoolloo. That would have been a cool place to call home, and Russell Crowe lives there!

I settled for a shared-room in the north shore suburb of Willoughby, and sacrificed my single-room agenda because there was a giant partition in this room (a deal-breaker and meaning I had privacy and my own corner), and the room-mate seemed a good fit: a shift-working nurse from The Philippines named Andrew, and not a major party guy. The 'landlord' – actually renting out the place himself and sub-letting it to us – was a Korean wing-chun instructor called Sam who worked in the studio area at the front of the house, but lived elsewhere with his family. There was also a single room near ours, where a guy from Taiwan called Dean was staying. I regret not hanging out with those three more often, but our schedules clashed and everyone was always busy. In 5 months (before Dean left), we managed to eat dinner together a total of once! The lack of a communal area or large kitchen kind of prevented much socialising anyway, and I mostly just saw Andrew (but even sharing a room, I wouldn't see him for up to a week at a time). It was functional and comfortable, but not social.

Pullman Prestige

I got a job at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park Hotel in the Food & Beverage Department in late February. Like my apartment and car, I found the job on Gumtree – the perennial lifesaver! I immediately loved the job, and it was certainly my favourite one so far in Australia. I ended up staying the entire 6 months that I was permitted with the WH visa. I liked the prestige of wearing a tie and uniform at work, and being in a fancy, air-conditioned establishment right in the heart of the city. It was my first taste of hospitality, and I particularly enjoyed the team atmosphere, with staff bonds forged via countless high-pressure stressful-but-funny situations,

e.g.:

Having just two hours to transform two rooms, including the main events room from a day conference into a giant dinner party complete with dance floor, stage, hypnotists and countless decorations, while trying to manage the three-inch high flood of reeking viscous sewage in the pantry next door

Anzac Day when every room was full with lunch events and tonnes of staff were needed (getting paid double-time = $49 per hour), listening to stories of veterans and their relatives (but later that day I was in the wars myself when I fell down the stairs and sprained my ankle!)

Numerous sports teams (AFL and NRL) eating relentlessly and drinking unstoppably, and all the constant clean-ups and late-night stays; listening to their conversations was surprisingly boring

When outlandish day-conference guests and clients rampaged illegally through the uncleaned, bombshell-like pantry and store-rooms, clambering dangerously over furniture

Being behind the pop-up bar during massive rushes, and having my first exposure to lemon and lime bitters (which I learned to make), as well as pouring techniques for wine and beer

The classic 'no cutlery or glasses ready' scenario right before a big event and the rush to find everything with not enough staff or time, making do with the wrong types

Lorenzo not getting along with the rest of the staff, tickling you while you carried stuff and refusing to do the vacuuming because it was beneath him! “Not the hero we deserve, nor the one we need.” But also a legend in his own right

Mardi Gras night in March – our hotel was the starting point for the whole half-a-million-strong parade: as extravagant floats passed by, we served drinks and canapes to numerous drag queens and divas (with requests including putting a sausage roll between their boobs, “can I take you home tonight?” and much more, producing plenty of awkward laughter and lack of a clever response from myself)

Arguments with the narky banquet chefs: “where's your supervisor!?” Plenty of tut-tuts if you couldn't carry three plates or were not on time, but all good fun in the end (I think)

Some shifts in breakfast or room service: plenty of awkward customer exchanges – e.g. saying “have a good day!” and then finding they were just getting up to get food; trying to choose between saying “you're welcome,” “that's OK,” “no problem” and “no worries,” and then mixing them up: “that's no worries, welcome!” Also when the owners of the building were in town, and I took away the coffee of Wong Kan Seng, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, before he was finished (almost died of mortification); and some good times there too, especially working with Joshua (the only other Englishman who also started on the same day as me), as well as Steve or Anne Sophie in room service

Particular mention goes to the banquets team I worked with the most: Bibek with his sudden high-pitched voice when speaking to customers (“room service”) and the infamous brown bag; Jess, the Aussiest girl in the hotel who always helped me out patiently while never taking shit from nobody; the supervisor Jona who hired me, taught me the ropes and was always keen for after-work beers; Guthrie with his laid-back attitude and film chats; and management trainee Sy whose random soundbites echo in my head to this day (“get to the choppers,” “OK team, it's show time,” “time to disappear”), always facilitating an atmosphere of fun and nonsense in the face of some overwhelming shifts.

Since I still work for the same company in a different location right now, I won't bitch too much, but plenty of staff at Pullman Sydney were not happy and began quitting over various issues, including management and lack of shifts. Money often seemed to be favoured over staff (or customers for that matter) with shifts regularly cut and annoying initiatives to upsell more stuff (the guests don't want a bloody extra croissant, leave them alone FFS). Lack of sufficient staff for a shift was also a constant blight, but in general you had a lot of freedom and variety working in banquets, and were often given considerable responsibility, and the experience was definitely a positive one.

A Brief Commentary of Sydney as a City

Overall, I like Sydney a lot. I prefer it to Melbourne, Canberra and definitely Adelaide. However, it’s a city of two halves. On the one hand, you have the dingy, dull, congested, prosaic, worn-out, uninventive, crappy, commercial-and-business-dominated city centre, which has a surprisingly high East Asian population (it feels like 50% Asian, not that that’s a bad thing; just unexpected). On the other hand, you have the stunning Sydney Harbour & Parramatta River (together known as Port Jackson) with its unending bays and natural/man-made sights; and the relaxed coastal suburbs with further wondrous views west over the city and east out to the vast Pacific Ocean. Public transport is second to none, and the Opal card makes travelling relatively cheap and convenient (by bus, train, tram and boat). Going out is expensive, but there are always cheaper hidden places, and happy hours provide good value for money: the beer and bars improve exponentially when you escape the CBD. Like much of Australia, it feels very suburban, middle-class and family-oriented: sometimes a little too clean and organised for my tastes (though I never visited notorious parts like Blacktown or Mount Druitt). It also has access to some incredible nature and national parks in all directions. It’s somewhere I’m glad I lived, but not somewhere I particularly need to live in the future. It lives up to the hype in many ways, but from my perspective, it can’t match the major European cities for history, architecture, food or atmosphere.

Social Life a.k.a The Pub & A Few Other Things

I had three main friends outside of work: Tatjana and Eisen from my farm work days in Renmark, and Mark from my uni exchange in Singapore. I spent many sessions out in Sydney's array of bars: those at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour which were pricier but had wondrous views while imbibing copious schooners of sweet wholesome 'cold ones'. These included but were not limited to the Bavarian Bier Cafe (lovely German beers for $5 at happy hour), Pontoon, Sweeney's, Hotel Harry's, Lord Roberts, The Clock, The Palace Hotel, Bald Rock Hotel and all other bars in Balmain (where Mark lived and our favourite suburb, full of homely pubs). I was sad when all three of them left in June/July.

I don't want to try and seem cool by boasting about drinking sessions (I could never claim to be cool), but I did not do a lot else outside of work: this was due to the physical and mental toll some of the long shifts (especially night ones) took on me, leading to a reluctance to do any other exercise, and the unpredictability of my schedule meaning I couldn't reliably sign up to many social clubs. However, I did get out and about to enjoy some fantastic city walks along Sydney's coastal suburbs: Botany Bay, Spit Bridge to Manly, Bondi to Coogee, the Royal National Park, and the Blue Mountains to the west. I also enjoyed a four-day holiday in April to Queensland to visit Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island and a natural adventure playground full of intriguing rainforest, a highway on the beach, sea swimming pools, freshwater perched lakes, and lots of dingoes.

In addition, I occasionally worked for my Romanian friend Costi, who helped people move house in his spare time. One extremely memorable, epic job was during the hottest day of the Australian summer, when it was a ridiculous 43ºC in February: we drove 3 hours over the Blue Mountains to the town of Bathurst to help a Bangladeshi family move to Sydney; their new apartment had several flights of stairs which we had to carry everything up by hand, sweating profusely in the mean time; then we had to drive back to Bathurst (so 9 hours of driving that day) because the neighbour also wanted to use our van to move house, so we slept on his mattress, then woke up very early and began packing his stuff into the van. His furniture was way too big, so we had to drive to Sydney with half of it, unload it, and then drive back again to Bathurst, pack the rest and unload again at his new house, finishing at about 6am on Monday morning. It was a full 48-hour working weekend, including 18 hours of travelling and a great deal of physical work: I would name it as one of the hardest, most intense single shifts I've ever done. However, it was made a lot more enjoyable by the company of Costi, who drove the whole time, never bitched or complained and maintained a calm, good-natured demeanour throughout the weekend, making it feel like a doable team effort for which I was well-compensated. A legend and a role model, that's for sure.

Riding the Bus

A boring topic to write about in my blog, but taking public transport on average twice per day over 7 months in Sydney provides one with a window into a city's soul. I loved crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge every day to and from work or social events, basking in epic sunsets and sunrises over the incredible Sydney Harbour while jamming to the classic tunes (see Crossing the Bridge playlist below for details).

-The time the bus driver didn't know how to get to the Harbour Bridge because of roadworks and shouted to the passengers at large to ask for directions!

-The time the driver yelled at a guy to come to the front because he supposedly hadn't tapped on his Opal card, but it turned out that he had: the incident had a tense racial undertone because he was the only black guy on the bus...

-When the driver of the last bus of the night couldn't pull up at the last stop before the bridge due to taxis obstructing the stop; a girl was waiting and screaming desperately for him to stop – and even I (Captain Quiet On Public Transport) – shouted to the driver to stop somewhere! He didn’t.

-The drunken night bus back to Artarmon after a late shift: two guys that had just met for the first time, the younger, cockier and skinnier of whom constantly disagreed bluntly with everything the much older, bigger guy said, leading to a confrontational end to the conversation (this journey was always followed by an unpleasant 25-minute uphill walk through the lost lonely suburbs where not a soul stirs and spider webs hang over the path ready to snag an unsuspecting face passing through).

Thanks for taking the time to read,

Scroll down for photos and previous blog posts,

Oliver

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Importance of the Pilates Workout

Nowadays, The Pilates exercise form is very popular around the world and it places stress on improving flexibility and strength rather than building up muscle or losing weight. The difference between Pilates and yoga is improving the flexibility your body joint but the Pilates is used for relax body muscles and give more strength to your body. During lots of opportunities in Pilates jobs Sydney, today most of the people are joining the Pilates professional course. One of the good facts about the Pilates training is it works so great for people from different fields such as Runners, Athletes ,yoga students ,older women, women who just had a baby and much more.

The Abdominal strength and the core stability, along with the ethics, make the Pilates exercises stand apart. The weight Lifting, for instance, can put too much stress on leg strength without balancing the rest of the spinal cord. Even jogging, running or going for a swim just uses arms and legs can result in upper body. Those who get the great result at their special exercises method or sport learn to use their core strength but when doing Pilates this balanced approach is learned from the beginning.

The Core conditioning is the basis of a Pilate’s exercises. The core muscle groups are the inner muscles of the stomach as well as the back. When these muscles are working well then they performs in position with the external layer muscles of the stomach to support spinal cord movement. Because core strength is developed, you make stability throughout your entire upper body. This is one of the methods the Pilates exercise helps those get relief from a backache. There are some Pilates Principles such as Flow, Breath, Control, Precision, Centering and Concentration. These principles are vital elements in a proper Pilate’s routine exercise. The Pilates exercises highlight the quality of movement over a number of exercise reps. The Pilate’s moves don’t include many repetitions for every pose. Rather, doing every pose with maximum efforts and precision, gives transformational outcomes in less time.

Most of the employment portals offer loads of Pilates Jobs in Sydney. These portals allow you to get registered with them for free while some of them charge registration fee. To avail job in Pilates as an Instructor you need to have a valid certificate which describes your knowledge and skills.

Moreover, if you are looking for a job of Pilate instructor in Sydney, you need to get registered yourself with an employment office under the category of Pilates Instructor Jobs Sydney. They will send you latest vacancies in the area of your choice such as fitness clubs, gyms or aerobics studios, which are clamoring for certified Pilate instructors. Otherwise, you could consider starting their own business by offering personal Pilates training classes.

Apart from this, joining Pilate classes is a good option of keeping your health fit. This fitness trend opens up an ideal chance for peoples who are interested in getting a health-related job. There are many Pilates instructor training institutes are available in the market or online which are give you proper theoretical and physical classes.

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