do not touch anything, it may explode and kill you

[trixie_river]

I havent actually updated in a while, but most of those who read this have heard plenty of my stories so i will keep this short. I am living in Townsville Australia, and I absolutely love it. There are endless sunny days, wild and crazy nights, adventures, animals, beaches and mountains all at once, friends i will never forget, the nicest people on earth, and best of all...something different. I didnt realize how much i needed something new in my life until i actually got it. Its not even just the new location and heaps of things to do and see. Every person here is different. They dont conform or pretend to be cool or worry about what other people thing. Everyone is just so real. Its refreshing and i love it. I definitely wish i was staying longer than a semester and would rather at least a year. There are some days when i want to move here forever. it seems like the novelty will never wear off. i dont think it would be too detrimental if i stayed here either. everyone is happier than ever (which is awesome!!!!) and definitely surviving without me. i think john would like it here too, i bet i could convince him. I dont think i will be doing that though, i do miss the people at home. But on a similar note...i dont want this to be my last big adventure. after getting back into the travelling scene (it had been a while) i want to see more. Lately i have been seriously considering joining the peace corps after grad school. i even wrote an email to them asking a few questions and for more information. its still a thought in progress, but everytime i think about joining the better it sounds. it just seems like the next step.

ps the subject is referring to a sign i saw while rock climbing next to army territory