Its hard to believe its been close to 6 months since I arrived in Australia. It seems just like yesterday that I stepped off that plane.
Life in the South Pacific is different. Even though people appear to work longer hours here, they seem to be more care free and unattached to "labels", whether it be their careers or education. I like that.
Since being here I've had to adjust to being on my own most of my days. Something I've never had to do before. I've always, and I do mean always, had brothers and sisters around. And even though I've just about gone mental from spending so much time in front of a screen applying for jobs and getting little to no feedback, spending time on my own is something I'm learning to enjoy and appreciate.
Monsoon season has arrived and I couldn't love it more. The seasons here seem to glide from one to the next, unlike Indiana which quickly vaults from summer, to autumn, to winter then spring. (Something I know I'll miss.) Seeing the skies turn dark and listening to the thunder roll in from the mountains in the west or the ocean in the east has become one of my favorite things. I love turning off all the lights in the house and opening all the windows and sliding doors and let the tropical winds rush in to cool down the overheated rooms.
Change, change, change. That's been my story. I'm thankful for those who's love and kindness has changed and challenged me for the better. And I hope and pray that will continue for a long time to come.
