Well its been almost 2 weeks since my last entry, and I must admit that I probably could have written before now… I guess I should start trying to update more frequently so I won’t have to budget out 2 hours of typing time to let you all know what’s on in my life.

I’ll tell you what’s happened in the 2 weeks; but it’s not as exciting as last ( Read more... )

I promised that once I had more consistent internet access I would update more frequently, so I am keeping to my word.  I hope everyone liked the first bit about my orientations, and all of the pictures. My next photography goal is to go to various places in Melbourne that I am quickly growing to love, so you can all see my new home from my point ( Read more... )

as pormised, more pics!


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As promised, more pictures!! This batch is from my last few days at home, and my 3 days in California. The next batch will be the first 10 days in Oz. I obviously took many more than this, but they take a long time to get on the website, so here are my favorites. Of course, when I get home, I can show you all more :-D


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WARNING::: THIS ENTRY IS LONG, BUT VERY INTERESTING AND DEFINITELY WORTH YOUR TIME. Just make sure you have 15 minutes to spare :)

The last few days in Jersey were definitely hectic, and full of shopping, packing, and visiting. My mom’s side of the family all got together at Parvin State Park here in Jersey for a going away type party, which was ( Read more... )

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I had safe and successful flights to Cali and Oz, and I'm currently on orinetation here south of Melbourne in a beautiful town called Sorrento on the Mornington Penninsula. I have written many entries and taken many pictures, all of which I should post within the week once I have capabilites (im ( Read more... )

Hello Friends :)

I am pleased to announce that I FINALLY have my passport and visa.  After 3 months of waiting, weeks of worrying, days of trying to get through on the phone lines, and 8 hours of waiting in line at the Customs house in Philadelphia yesterday, I emerge victoriously with a tiny book with my photo and name printed on it.  8 hours, you ( Read more... )

Hey everyone!!!

I recently added this note to my facebook profile:::

Just wanted to send all of my friends a quick note encouraging you to add the new "Tag" facebook application to your profiles.... I'm asking you all selfishly because I am going abroad and I think this will be a great way to keep in touch without actually paying for ridiculous phone ( Read more... )

I know I said I would never have an online journal, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense for the purposes of studying abroad. It's going to be SUPER expensive to call people, and I don't really know how I will be able to keep up roughly 100 seperate emails that are all about the same topic- my study abroad experience in Melbourne ( Read more... )