Australia
enough about boys. how 'bout i write about the other parts of my life abroad?
i got back yesterday from Easter break in New Zealand. 12 of my friends and i roadtripped, camped, and hosteled through the south island. 9 boys and 4 girls. no all-out fights, which is kinda surprising, but there was definitely friction between some people. mostly just frustration as we got to know each other in a different way. being friends with someone who you hang out with for a few hours every week is different than being friends with someone who you spend every minute of 10 days with. but i think we'll all be fine. of course good times were had. my birthday at midnight being one of them.
the night of the 12th was our first night camping. we all had our duty-free alcohol in tow and we trekked over 2 hills next to our campsite to the beach. the boys each bought 2 bottles, and each of the girls bought one. two of the boys even bought a giant bottle of Jim Beam, and i do mean giant. anyway, it turned out to be an absolute shitshow. hilarious and so much fun. and i'm sure even the 3 boys who puked that night and/or the next morning enjoyed themselves.
we hired 2 vans and drove and drove. we got to see a lot of the landscapes of New Zealand. didn't get to see much of the towns or cities which is more of my thing, which means we didn't interact with the locals too much, but it's ok.
coming back from the trip, we all realized how little time we have left here. we all have about 2 and a half months, but our one friend Rudy leaves a whole month before we all do. we are having the time of our lives here, and it's just unbelievable that it's all flying by so fast. i still need to travel around Australia, for god's sake. i haven't even been to Sydney yet! if it weren't for 2 papers and 2 group papers due between May 5 and May 18, i wouldn't be so worried that i can't fit everything in. not to mention the money aspect to taking trips.
but other than that, i am still loving my life down here. the friends i've made--both American and Australian--are friends i hope to keep for a long time. fantastic people. and there's just something about this city that i love. i've come to feel so comfortable living here. i will miss Australia deeply.
i got back yesterday from Easter break in New Zealand. 12 of my friends and i roadtripped, camped, and hosteled through the south island. 9 boys and 4 girls. no all-out fights, which is kinda surprising, but there was definitely friction between some people. mostly just frustration as we got to know each other in a different way. being friends with someone who you hang out with for a few hours every week is different than being friends with someone who you spend every minute of 10 days with. but i think we'll all be fine. of course good times were had. my birthday at midnight being one of them.
the night of the 12th was our first night camping. we all had our duty-free alcohol in tow and we trekked over 2 hills next to our campsite to the beach. the boys each bought 2 bottles, and each of the girls bought one. two of the boys even bought a giant bottle of Jim Beam, and i do mean giant. anyway, it turned out to be an absolute shitshow. hilarious and so much fun. and i'm sure even the 3 boys who puked that night and/or the next morning enjoyed themselves.
we hired 2 vans and drove and drove. we got to see a lot of the landscapes of New Zealand. didn't get to see much of the towns or cities which is more of my thing, which means we didn't interact with the locals too much, but it's ok.
coming back from the trip, we all realized how little time we have left here. we all have about 2 and a half months, but our one friend Rudy leaves a whole month before we all do. we are having the time of our lives here, and it's just unbelievable that it's all flying by so fast. i still need to travel around Australia, for god's sake. i haven't even been to Sydney yet! if it weren't for 2 papers and 2 group papers due between May 5 and May 18, i wouldn't be so worried that i can't fit everything in. not to mention the money aspect to taking trips.
but other than that, i am still loving my life down here. the friends i've made--both American and Australian--are friends i hope to keep for a long time. fantastic people. and there's just something about this city that i love. i've come to feel so comfortable living here. i will miss Australia deeply.