Short update..really about nothing..

So I decided it was time for a quick update, even though there isn’t anything too exciting to update about. We have been staying in Brisbane since Sydney, and kind of getting to know the city, since we really haven’t actually been in Brisbane for that long. We were going to go up Noosa, a beach about an hour away on the train, but the weather didn’t really agree with our plans, so we ended up staying here. We have been trying to get ahead on school work so we don’t have to worry about it right before mid semester break (Spring Break, though it isn’t spring) We are planning our trip to New Zealand. Kim if you could email me about places that I absolutely need to see that would be great!! We are trying to set up a 7 day tour so we are able to see as much of it as possible, without having to worry about getting to one place to another. And then immediately after New Zealand we are going back down to Sydney. So, I won’t spend much time at “home” in April.

So you probably all have heard about the cyclone that hit Australia. It was in the northern part of Queensland (a state) and I’m in the most southern part of Queensland, so we weren’t affected by it at all besides one day of rain, which just so happened to ruin our Noosa trip. So I’m safe, in case anyone was worried. The cyclone actually hit Cairns, which was where we were in the beginning of February, but not too bad. It had a very narrow path of destruction but did hit one town very hard.

Right now I’m sitting on top of our roof, where I can see the river, city and university. I need to post a picture of the view we have up here. It’s pretty ridiculous. It’s pretty darn hot up here though, so we usually don’t last very long. We were thinking it be nice to put a little kiddie pool up here, but it would probably evaporate pretty fast.

Oh and before I forget, a big CONGRATULATIONS to Aunt Helen. I am so proud of you for running the LA Marathon. That is absolutely amazing. I cannot imagine all the hard work you put into that and it all paid off. Yay!!!

Hmm I got a care package from Mom, complete with sheets, which I had been sleeping on a toga, before them, because the ones I paid $50 for scared me because they have fairies on them. Some shorts, which I have grown out of, just one pair mom, and GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. The roomies have definitely enjoyed those. And most importantly my favorite tv shows on dvd. This is a lifesaver, since most of the shows here are about a season or a half behind. And the TV here is absolutely terrible. But don’t worry I don’t sit around during the day glued to my computer watching tv, it actually is one of the reasons I’ve been staying awake until 3, because if you aren’t out in the city, what else is there to do at 1 in the morning. Besides sleep.
Alright, well I’ve stretched this update out as long as possible, without actually really doing anything exciting.

Love and miss you all.

Aussie Word of the Day:
Ta: Thank you.