Jan 18, 2012 00:14
Managed to complete a few important tasks today. I've more or less decided on a place to live for the next 9 months, I've booked my departure and return tickets and I'm sorting through my time-table. Though, I'm not sure how much point there is in stressing over the time-table right now (THERE ARE SO MANY FUCKING CLASHES DEAR GOD WHY) as I still need to figure out how to fit in a course that allows me to become a legal translator as well. In summary, I'll be taking potentially 5 languages (Mandarin, Italian, German, Greek and French) along with another legal course, if possible. To top that, I'll be studying Russian closely by myself. By the end of this year, I should be proficient in... at least 8 languages, I think.
...Yeah, I'm not ambitious at all.
Who knows what and how many other languages I'll accidentally pick up along the way.
The place I found this year is a lot cheaper- thank fuck. The monthly bills shouldn't exceed 500 AUD. Last year, the monthly bill alone ate up more than 70% of my allowance. As a result, I went to bed hungry many nights and lost a butt-load of weight which I can't seem to gain back these days, even when I try.
I wonder what OZ has in store for me this year. I never know how to feel about going back, but I try to stay optimistic. I'll be greeted with familiar faces this time. There are so many people I'm looking forward to seeing again. I often need to remind myself of this fact when I'm feeling pessimistic about flying back. Difficult times may be ahead, but my circle of friends will soften the blow. Lil and Dave take very good care of me.
ENDORPHIN, SEROTONIN AND DOPAMINE! YAY HAPPY THOUGHTS.
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