Wow it has been a while. Life is as crazy as ever. Since my last post I have celebrated my birthday, had many adventures, and had to put a blanket on my bed to ward off the now cooler nights.
My Birthday was amazing! I had a wonderful weekend in Brisbane for Rotaract training. I spent time with friends, who spoiled me with wine and chocolate cake, went to the XXXX factory, where I saw how they make lots of beer (Australians drinks lot's) and just had a generally good time. Each time I have been in Brisbane it has been raining, which makes it remind me of Seattle, but I don't like it quite as much. I spent my actual B-day in Bundaberg, where I received lot's of cards, emails, facebook posts, calls and flowers as well wishes. My host family had me over for dinner, where Rachael the 4 year old wished me happy Birthday about 25 times. It was perfect.
Life here has been really good in general. I am starting to be able to cook again with out messing everything up, grocery shopping isn't quite so overwhelming, church feels familiar and homey again and I feel like I am starting to get into a routine with things. I have switched over to medicare and Australian drivers license. I have friends. I have been spending lots of time at the gym, and when I am not there I tend to be working on something for Rotaract or talking to a certain someone. So I guess I really do live here.
In a week I head out to visit home. Before I go I will be spending 4 days at camp, which is good because my productivity seems to be weening every day, especially considering the gorgeous 75 degree weather. I have my tickets printed and my travel insurance purchased, and souvenirs all packed away.
I am excited but also nervous. I am afraid I won't want to come back, I am afraid it will make me feel even more homesick. On the other side I am worried that it won't be as great as I remember in my head, and that I will be disappointed and not refreshed. That I will find that I have changed too much and don't click with my friends or family. Silly I know, but I can say that I am at least very excited to find out one way or another how it goes.
<3 Beth
