I tried writing while I was away, but couldn't get into it. Figure I was surrounded by those that I love and that eliminated the need to brain dump here.
But here I am, back! The trip was just what I needed. I got to see my family, with all their tears ... emotional bunch at times. I got to spend time with my dearest friend and her family, sick babies and all, I didn't care. I was just happy to cuddle her babies and help out where I could. I don't know how she does it. Working practically full time with twin one year old's. Running a house with her husband and step-son.
Highlights ... arriving! and sleeping. I was sleeping a solid six to seven hours a night which is something I haven't done in a long time. I even got a three hour nap in on my second last day. And then first night back in my own bed, arghhhh awake at stupid o'clock.
I caught up with an old high school friend and got to meet his beautiful wife and children. We figured that we hadn't seen each other since my 21st birthday party, 17 years ago. I think we look the same just older. And we probably don't get into as much mischief as we used to either.
I got a tattoo. A long awaited one. It is my second and I would show you but it is the children's names, so not here. If you have me on facebook you can see the munted after photo where it is all swollen (must post a new one as it looks much better now).
I shopped and ate just like I said I would. Way to many donuts, but hey I was on holiday. And my suitcase had more in it for the return trip than it should have.
The weather wasn't as hot as I would have liked but we did get one hot day. I loved spending time with my big niece. And I only checked my work email twice, three times if you count this morning.
This is my first week back studying after a summer break as well. So this is were life starts to get stupid busy. But I just keep focused on the end goal.
While I was away I got a court date. This will be a preliminary hearing for the actual hearing regarding my application to relocate. It is a good step forward, however this process has sharp turns at times so I will just put my game face on and wait and see what happens.
Whatever the decisions is, it will just be good to get on with life, here or at home.
At the moment I am still feeling the afterglow of the trip, but I know it won't last and it will be hard the next couple of days getting back into life here instead of at home.
I am the world's crappiest photographer, but here are a few photo's I took:
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| Flying into Melbourne, over the east coast |
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| Home |
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| The best place in the world to sleep |
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| This is a ring tailed possum that lives with my parents, on the outside of the room I stayed in |
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| Raspberry and vodka, cause it seemed like a good idea at the time. It tasted like cough syrup and made our mouths bright red. Maybe good for 16 year olds but I might try something a little more grown up next time |
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| Mid tattoo |
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