Hey y'all.
It's the weirdest thing. I've been in Australia now for a little over 8 weeks. Well, to be honest, almost 9 weeks. 2 days short of 9 weeks. And I've had a great time, don't get me wrong.
Okay so there were a few ups and downs along the way, but mostly ups.
THINGS THAT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS HERE:
Decided that science research just isn't for me. Which means: I'll be applying to science communication programs. And real world jobs. I'm still graduating with a degree in Astronomy/Astrophysics. But I've grown a lot in the past 3 years and it's made me become way more aware of what I need out of a job. And writing papers/going to astronomy conferences/presenting papers/day to day research: it's just not for me. I'd've been way happier doing normal intern-y stuff (making coffee, sorting mail, filing) than what I was actually doing (computer programming, using software, getting headaches)
Got my hair done. Super exciting I know. :P
Went to the telescope in Coonabarrabran (AWESOME - reminds me what I love about astronomy - the side that the public gets to see)
Explored Sydney including, but not limited to: Bondi Beach, Luna Park, Surry Hills, Paddington Market, Paddy's Market, Darling Harbor, several Arcades (shopping alleys), the Royal Gardens, the Opera House.
Made videos about most of the places I went on youtube.com/kittenpaws33
Cooked for myself. Legit food. Like chicken. And curries (with the aid of seasoning packs). Experimentally made apricot honey chicken. Quite successful.
Met and petted at least 3 kitties.
Made friends from England. And other places.
Had a boss who was Scottish.
Got sick (it is winter here, after all)
Realized how inexpensive the US is.
Got mad about seeing the exchange rate fall for AUD to USD.
Realized, once again, that textual communication is unhelpful in many cases. And that I have MASSIVE moodswings sometimes. Realization is the first step, right?
Knitted and donated a blanket.
Ate too much chocolate and Tim Tams (noms) - stopped eating said things and switched to trying to eat super healthy.
Almost collected the ULTIMATE HARRY POTTER MOVIE POSTER/POSTCARD COLLECTION but failed on the last day. Learned that I should've skivved off work.
Learned many British words.
Watched Tangled like 4 times in 3 days. Loved Tangled.
Went to the movies to see: Transformers 3, HP7part2, Captain America, Bridesmaids
Heard about, freaked out about, got into Pottermore
Missed everyone in the States SO MUCH. It's not even funny how much I missed y'all.
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