The quote above is from Alice Walker and it really describes how my trip has been thus far. I’m really surprised at myself for taking so long to write another blog. The last time I wrote I was still feeling sad and a bit more optimistic about Australia but I have finally found my niche. But first let me backtrack!!
The first week of school starting I was still getting lost and unable to remember my schedule but by that Friday you might have thought I’d been going there for ages. The following week my friend Yewande came. We had an absolutely fabulous time. Nothing makes a friendship stronger like being together 24/7 for one week. We went to the zoo which wasn’t my favorite activity but I saw the famous pandas. We tried new restaurants, cafes, and of course night clubs. I was thinking the other day that if ever I have a day where I feel down about my looks I can definitely think of my trip here. The guys are so funny. I have so many random pictures of us with people. If I had the entrepreneurial spirit of my youth… (Yes my youth) I would start charging money.
Nonetheless, we then ventured off to Melbourne. Yewande says it has an NYC feel, all I know is that the shopping was amazing. I loved the prices and the clothes and the food. It was def a place to see granted we did more partying than sightseeing. I think the best part of the trip was when we went to a nightclub and they started playing African music at the end of the night. It was like being back home for a quick second. I didn’t want the night to end. But as everything in life all good things come to an end and Yewande and I parted ways.
On my return I was met with a fatigue I didn’t know existed. I slept all Monday. And don’t worry I didn’t have class so it was fine. The rest of that week was a blur. Not quite as spectacular as the week before but I couldn’t complain. Fast forwarding to the present things just started to pick up. I got an A on my first project. I turned in my first paper and I have another due next week that I should be working on now. I’ve been doing dinners with people and trying to keep myself busy.I am all over the place. Yes I know. But anyone who knows me realizes that when I talk I talk in circles because I just have so much to say.
The following weekend we went to Kangaroo Island. Now I had such high expectations for this trip because of the name but it wasn't quite what I'd expected. Granted I had a good time. They had this bird show there that was really cool and I saw so many exotic birds. I even had one sit on my lap and one that flew on my arm. We did see kangaroos but we weren't that close and we saw koalas as well. I think the seals were the coolest though. I have never been that close to a seal before but in all it was a nice Saturday. 
Last weekend was fun. Friday night we set out to do karaoke but were disappointed to find out that karaoke here consisted of you and your friends in a room. Now why would I pay $44 dollars for something I don’t mind doing for free in the middle of the street? Needless to say we made our own fun. We ended the evening by getting ice-cream and taking random pictures down the street. We saw the northern lights which are these lights that reflect off of different buildings and then change colors. The picture on the right.That Saturday I went to a house party. It was like Halloween in March. Lots of dancing and craziness. Very much worth going.So this week is Easter. In the mist of all the fun and parties and craziness I haven’t forgotten that we are celebrating and commemorating the death and resurrection of our savior. I’ve been participating in church activities as well as I’m very excited for Easter. The individuals in the Christian campus ministry invited me to their service again so I decided I should spend Easter with friends.
So things to look forward to…more frequent blogs by me, my spring break stories, and church camp. I woke up the other day a bit sad because I have approximately 3mnths left. It’s crazy how much I wanted to leave when I got here but now that I’m making friends, going out, and just enjoying life I don’t really know if I want to leave.
Lastly my quote for this blog is:
“Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.” - Bernice Johnson Reagon
Life is short. And I dedicate this blog to a schoolmate Dorothy Legros who passed away. During Yewande’s visit we were both really devastated to hear the news. It’s so sad when young people who have such promising futures are taken away at what seems the beginning of their life. For that reason I say that we must face our adversities head on and not allow our fears of failure to stop us from living. Tomorrow is never guaranteed so we have to make the most of every moment and learn as much about ourselves in the process. So don’t let your challenges stop you, rather let the experiences shape you into who YOU want to become no matter how old you are. YOUR life begins with YOU.
*~Southern Gal~*
Jump out and experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
