以梦为马，
不负韶华。
——海子
我们时常谈及“青春”
People always talk about youth, and describe it.
叛逆、冲动、不计后果、无拘无束…
As rebellious, impetuous, reckless, and unruly…
就这样，”青春“一词在太多影片亦或书籍中被赋予着负面的意义。
And so, “Youth” seems to have negative connotations in most movies or literatures.
就这样，我们总以为年轻可以为所欲为，而若真如此，可能只是为自己的任性，找个借口罢了；因为年轻，所以理应得到包容似的。
And so, we naively think we can always do whatever we want. If so, it’s probably just an excuse for all the reckless things we did, as if being young, every irresponsible behavior can be forgiven and blameless.
对我而言，我更愿意相信“青春”是个积极的实施者，充满热情、活力，且不受年华的约束；既然敢想，那就去付诸实施，不辞辛苦，也相信终会有应得的回报。时间不等人。因此在即将迎来的三十岁生命里，我希望可以勇敢、平静，饱含热爱的去度过每一天。而就这样，我构思了近一年的时间，便独自上路了……
Rather, I believe that ‘being youthful’ is being a positive practitioner, which is full of passion, energy, not affected by the age. Now that we have established our mindset, we ought to work hard regardless of many difficulties, then believe we will harvest our returns. Time waits for no one. Therefore, on my way of becoming 30 years old, I hope to spend every day with a brave, calm, and loving heart. Then, after preparing for nearly a year, I am finally on my journey……
October 13, 2019
凯恩斯 Cairns
青春需要理性的计划
Youth requires a rational plan
在2019年的7月，我获得了一张通往南半球的签证，也就是被国人称为一生只有一次的签证：澳洲打工度假签证。第一站,我选择了凯恩斯; 一方面在这里从事旅游餐饮业工作满3个月以上，可续签第二年（其他多数地方只能靠农场工作集二签，这还是要看每个人的意愿和自身体能来选择） 另一方面凯恩斯是旅游城市，在所有可集二签的地区中，能查阅的信息相对多一些，方便提前做一些准备。就这样，选了一个机票便宜的日子，在10月13日 我独自来到了这个陌生而又平静的小城，没有亲朋友好，但我早已做好迎接新生活的准备，兴奋且坚定。
In July 2019, I received a 462 Australian working and holiday visa, which is a permit to the southern hemisphere, and is also called by us as an “once in a lifetime visa”.
The first stop I chose is Cairns for two reasons, the first was that working in hospitality and tourism in this city for 3 months can extend my visa for another year, but in most other cities, one has to work in a farm to apply for visa extension, and this also depends on one’s physical ability to work under such a condition; my second reason was that Cairns is a tourist city, gathering information before my trip was more convenient than for other more remote places, making it easier to prepare in advance.
Then, picking a day with a low-price air ticket, I flied to this unfamiliar and peaceful small town, without knowing any relatives or friends, but ready to welcome my new life, with an eager and determined heart.
按原计划，抵达澳洲的第一周
The first week in Australia
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10月13日 落地当天 办理电话卡／申请税号 Oct.13, the day of arrival, applied for a local SIM card and tax number
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10月14日 开通当地银行账户（这里我选择的是nab bank，不收月费） Oct.14, opened local bank account
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10月15日 办理bupa保险／找到可长租的住房,付定金 Oct.15, bought an insurance, found a long-term renting accommodation and paid for deposit
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10月16日 考取了RSA酒牌（餐饮从业者 基本都要求这个证件） Oct.16, passed RSA(Responsible Service of Alcohol) exam and received my certificate
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10月23日 试工意大利餐厅的帮厨 Oct. 23, a work trial for chef position in an Italian restaurant
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10月24日 试工西餐店的后厨、果汁吧台、咖啡师 Oct. 24, a work trial for kitchen hand, juice maker, and barista in a restaurant
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10月25日 试工澳洲连锁咖啡店咖啡师 Oct. 25, a work trial for barista in a local coffee shop chain
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10月31日 面试华人饺子馆 Oct. 31, an interview in a Chinese dumpling restaurant
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11月1日 面试华人火锅店 Nov. 1, an interview in a Chinese hotpot restaurant
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11月2日 面试韩国人开的日料餐馆 Nov. 2, an interview in a Sushi restaurant run by Korean
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