The purpose of starting this blog was to document my years in Australia but so far, I haven't even written anything. Oops. I don't even know where to start. I've been here for about 2 months now, but it literally feels like 2 years. Can you tell I'm already over it? or maybe I'm just homesick. My plane ride to Australia was ok... it is what it is... however, I had to take a taxi to my dorm since the person that was supposed to pick me up failed to show up. I kinda had a feeling this would happen to me so I wasn't too frazzled.
The first month or so, I lived in a really small room, which was hell to say the least. I didn't have my own bathroom so I had to share it with the people on my floor... I don't know how I survived. I'm proud of myself for enduring through that! I seriously took the shower nozzle back home for granted because the water comes out like little sprinkles here, thereby doubling my shower time. Also, I hated my neighbour because he would bring over his girlfriend and they would fornicate every night, and sometimes morning. I tried everything - ignoring, banging on my desk, writing notes, filing complaints... I'm so glad I don't have to deal with him anymore. Anyway, eventually I got to move and I'm happily living in my new room with my own very bathroom - which is all I really need.
I really enjoyed the first 3 weeks here and didn't miss home much - mostly because I was out and about, keeping myself busy and such... but now, I'm at a point where I just want to leave and go home to refresh because I miss my family, friends and familiar surroundings. I really don't know how I'm going to pull through for another 10 months. That is a mystery to me.
School is good. I guess I'll keep my opinions to myself.
I'm getting used to the Australian accent. I don't have to furiously wrap my brain around every word that comes out of an Aussie's mouth now. There are a few things I have gained during my stay in Australia so far:
1. Korean vocabulary - prior to coming here, my speaking abilities were that of an 8 year old but now, I have become more fluent (even my parents have noticed).
2. Artistic ability - I liked to draw as a kid. Keywords: liked and kid. Honestly, during practicals, all we do is draw... and compared to what I started with to what I have now, I have improved. I'm not sure how useful this will be in my life...
3. Weight - I'm at my heaviest right now. I can't even recognize my face sometimes when I look in the mirror. I need to cut out junk food... seriously, I never thought I would turn to junkfood for comfort. Sad.
OK. Back to work...
