Before I went to sleep Sunday night, I felt a little something-something going on in my throat. A few of my friends were complaining at dinner that they too had been feeling, for lack of a better phrase, 'under the weather' (which was convenient considering it rained on and off all weekend). I didn't really think much of it though, made a green tea, and went to sleep.Fast forward to Monday morning and I have NO VOICE. My parents were trying to talk to me on Skype...

Well, you'd all be proud of me guys...its Saturday night here in Melbourne and I've officially declined the offer to go into the city tonight (I know, I am in still shock!). This will be the first time since I've been here that I am actually going to stay in and just relaxxxx. The weather here is also really crappy...its been raining on and off all day (and yes, I did get caught in a downpour on the way back from the gym..it wasn't pretty). It looked like it was ...

Its amazing how fast you get sick of res food. I mean, I've only been here about a month now and I already caved and bought a pot/pan and other random kitchen goodies (props to 'Coles'- the Australian version of the Superstore). I got everything fairly cheap, which was a nice change of pace for my wallet. I thought for sure I'd be able to survive without buying things that I'll just have to throw away when I leave....but I quickly realized how impossible that wo...

"How YOU goin?" (the Aussie version of "hows IT goin?")Another successful day at school....I had class today from 10-2...and believe it or not, I have all my classes with this girl named Kathleen...and ready? She's Canadian too! (From Carleton University) . I swear Canadians have some kind of secret radar because we always seem to find each other!After class I went to the gym (7th day in a row!- whooo!). Then Alyssa told me the best news! Her...

Contrary to popular belief...I did not disappear 'down under'.My life has been turned upside down for the past 3 weeks and rather than update my blog, I decided to immerse myself in true Australian culture (i.e. Drinking lots of 'Victoria Bitter').I don't even know where to begin this entry. I apologize to those who have been checking my site religiously to see if I have any new posts and sadly the only thing I have managed to accomplish is making a few quick pho...