Australier

Back home! Back to eating Weet Bix for breakfast, Vegemite on Toast for lunch and Kangaroo for dinner!

My body is physically rejecting the change. I'm still jet lagged. I feel super awake during the night and drowsy during the day. I crave Tex Mex food everyday and I think I have withdrawals from Whataburger. I'm also trying to see how long I last until I inevitably end up drinking goon.

The adjustment to Australia has been easier than expected, but still pretty tough. I'm so glad I had a welcome back party - that was a good ice breaker. At the moment I'm searching the web to see if I can find a cheap place to move out to and I think I'll also start looking for job opportunities in the US soon.

I've been to two parties in the last two days and they've been fun. Although I miss the energy and Southern Hospitality that was so obvious to notice in the States. For example, I introduced myself to a small group that were talking to some of my mutual friends in a party last night. I approached them and got introduced by a mate of mine. Despite polite words on the outside, I was picking up on a 'who the fuck are you? Leave me alone' vibe. I really miss being able to go up to anyone in a party and have a good convo with a complete stranger. On the bright side though, I have some really good friends here that have made my adjustment to Australia much much easier. Specifically, I think I owe a shout out to Lauren Rose, Emma Boyce and Alex Kaye.

I find it so sad that I end up looking at pictures from the States about 4 times a day and end up listening to 'shes like Texas' by the Josh Abbott band about 12 times a day.