This morning Sadie and I went with her sister on a beautiful walk along the river (which is dirty and full of sharks but nice to look at) and I saw a few types of birds I hadn't seen yet. I'd like to buy a "Birds of Queensland" book and just sit in a park somewhere and wait for them to show up. I'm going to make it my goal to bring my camera with me so I can remember all these unfamiliar creatures.
Today has been more about realizing just how far away I am. I couldn't ask for a better type of friend to have around than Sadie. It's as if we share a mind 90% of the time. We were each tying to act as if we were bursting with excitement for what to do. She said "so what do you want to do for the next four hours until I have to work?" and I said "Hmm.. I'm not sure. I'm up for anything" but we soon realized we both just wanted to get back in bed with our bread and dip and some ice cream bars and watch our new fave show "Party Down" A very nice way to spend mid-day.
Sadie left around three to drop off resumes and then go to work. I called a girl I know through Grandma Helen to follow up on our plans. Unfortunately she had double booked herself so we have rescheduled for breakfast tomorrow morning. Much of today has been quite lonely. I think talking to everyone about this crazy snow on the Island has made me realize just how far away I am.
On my walk to get dinner ($7 even for two meals worth of fantastic Indian food!) I was feeling sad about being alone and how long I have to wait (not that long) until Chris gets here. I decided then that I wont mope. I am so excited to be here in Australia and I will make the most of it!! I am one for being social and keeping busy so I'll work on that. I think I'm still very tired. And I keep getting sunscreen in my eyes. I look forward to Sadie being able to sort her job situation so we can get on a trip. I'd like to go to the beach.
It's only 8 pm here but it feels like 2 am. Which it is. In wonderful snowy Victoria.
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