today i donated $600 to scum of sydney streets

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Well, all of my hard work and savings before the trip didn't really work out after all. I was pick-pocketed at a computer kiosk in the lobby of the hostel this morning 😞 I had my magic bag right beside me the whole time but my catlike reflexes weren't up to speed at 6am. I'm still not adjusted to the time zone and was wide awake so I thought I'd get an early start on the job sites. Mistake #1-- never pass on quality cuddling time - I should have stayed in bed with Josh.

Luckily the thief only took my wallet with cash, credit cards, and my passport but left the sydney harbor brochures! Instead of hunting for jobs we spent the day canceling US credit cards (not easy when you're not in the US) and obtaining a new passport - the only good part about that was we got incredible views of the city from a 59th floor window. I pulled out all my cash before I left and exchanged it for Australian currency, waiting to deposit it once I opened an Australian account- unfortunately I didn't get that far. Seriously- N.O. money left- and I'm now in debt $130 to replace the stupid passport. I guess this is what if feels like when you lose your ass in Vegas. I'm contemplating hanging out on the beach with a cup for spare change.

So yeah, this really sucks. All the "at leasts" and "I should haves" don't really change anything, so it is what it is. I can not imagine what I would do without Josh right now. He has been so calm and collected, and simply wiped away my tears when I didn't know what else to do. And he also bought me strawberry sorbet at the ferry! I would be homeless, hungry, and just plain lost if it wasn't for him. I thank God every morning that I get to wake up next to him, and now I pray that God gives him the patience to tolerate me and all the madness that surrounds me. Yes, this is going to be an adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-d

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Comments

[torri]

oh d!!
Holy crap deanne!! No offense, but only you could this happen to!! I am sooo sorry, and if I had money right now, i would give it to you!!! I am very glad that Josh is with you, everything will be fine, good luck!! luv you, t

[Kate B]

the magic bag fails you?
Oh Deanne please say the thief didn't abscond with any light up pens? Australia was founded by a bunch of criminals but I thought they evolved...well may the best day you have had be the worst that you experience moving forward. Kate

[Renee]

Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness
Well thank goodness you didn't lose your ass in Vegas because then you'd be ass-less by now! That sucks but I know you guys will figure out a way to make it all work out. Those darn scoundrels on the street!