2nd semester has started, which means that I passed my exams:)I am still trying to get into school mode, but I think that I am coming around. It is really hard to come from a really wonderful break and start back in to full time work. I had a three week break between these semesters, two of which I spent with Rachel and her mom. We had an awesome ( Read more... )

I think I need to have a little bit of a vent. About the middle of last week I got completely overloaded and stressed, as was made very clear by and outbreak of eczema and a coldsore. I decided that I needed to take a break so for the next four nights I just relaxed, which was wonderful. I have now managed to catch a cold and run out of medicine ( Read more... )

Hey Rache, what time are you getting in on the 25th? I might be able to come and pick you up at the airport. We might want to talk about booking some time at a Newcastle hotel and then going on a small trip somewhere else. I will do some research and get back to you with some ideas. In the mean time think the types of things that you and your mom ( Read more... )

After being in Newcastle, Australia for the past four months I have started to notice that I am missing some interesting things about home. Of course I miss family and friends, but these are some of the more subtle things about California that I find myself thinking about. Ok here they are ( Read more... )

After talking to Rache on the phone I was motivated to get my butt back on here and start writing. I am now in Newcastle, Australia and am almost done with my first semester of medicine. Newcastle is a bit small, but when I need my city fix I take a trip down to Sydney. Everything is going great. Jamie and I have our own apartment, which is ( Read more... )

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Hi everyone, I am now in Perth, but still do not have any internet access. I should be getting it in 2 to 3 days. The Uni is beautiful. There are flocks of colorful lorikeets everwhere. I'll have picture and more detail adout whats going on soon. Got to go. Josie

Hey everyone! Just a quick update. I am in Melbourne at an internet cafe. Australia is absolutely amazing. I will get pictures up as soon as I get to Perth. I leave for Perth tomorrow morning. When I get to Perth I will have a lot more time to keep in touch. So far I've seen kangaroos and some type of large hedgehog. Melbourne is cold, but the city ( Read more... )

Just checking out how this all works.