Lovin' Life!

Hey all, sorry for the delay in my weekly update! Life has been crazy lately, although much of it is due to schoolwork. It seems that this week school has really started picking up and we are spending a lot of time studying. It sure is hard to focus on homework when the sun soaked beach is just a short walk away! Aside from hitting the books, I have just been having fun enjoying every minute! A group of kids on campus have started playing a lot of volleyball, we bought a net to take down to this beautiful cove on the beach to play in the sand. Nothing like starting your morning by listening to the waves and watching the sun come up as you play beach volleyball! We also joined a competitive league in the next town over where we will play in tournaments every Tuesday night. It has been a great way to make friends and stay active. We have also started an intense, ongoing Scattergories challenge in our room, and I am yet to lose a game :) We are working hard to learn all of the Australian slang so that we can minimize the communication breakdowns with the Aussies. My new favorite word is "tweasy," which is somehow translated into "see you later." This weekend is Harbour Cruise in Sydney, and we are going up before to go to the Wildlife Reserve where you can pet Kangaroos and other native Australian animals. Upcoming events include several backpacking trips, one along the cliffs next to the beach, learning to surf, a trip to my roommates farm in Wagga Wagga and the 17 day adventure! Aside from that, I am completely content hanging out with the wonderful people of UoW. The time is flying, I can't believe its been 6 weeks! The picture attached is of Bondi Beach, one of the most beautiful and hip coastal towns I have ever seen. Love and miss you all! xx