Slip Slop Slap

I haven't been holding up on my plans for the weekend (especially the work aspect).

Plans changed and I ended up going to the Strand again with one of my friends. We had a whole group going to Rolling Stone - but today was great and I wouldn't change it. I'm really enjoying time with the Aussies. Its nice to have a new aspect on things, someone to take interest in things that no one else will listen to, and to not be stuck in the same old deal.

My friend gave me a tour as we drove around and she told me about all about herself, where things were, what I would be interested in, etc. I think she's the definition of how I'd picture an Aussie. She definitely has the whole overly friendly and generous thing going on. While just floating around in the water we talked for a long time about absolutely everything. She isn't overbearing or intimidating about me not knowing any Aussie culture - rather, she likes telling me things and offering to show me/teach me/bring me whatever. On top of that, she is extremely curious - comparing culture and asking me questions about my beliefs on things and stories about me. There is all of this in addition to her inviting me to stay with her over break, or borrowing her car so I could do this volunteer job... etc.

I was worried about getting stuck grouped/grouping with Americans. I feel like I still am in class when my American friends surround me and I don't seem to meet anyone new. I mean, don't get me wrong - my American friends I'm definitely glad to have met them. I have a close group of them so far that I will definitely see after this semester (the joys of coming from the same country). Who cares where they are from - its about the quality of their hearts, right?

To some extent, I also get embarrassed by some of the Americans and all the stuff that comes out of their mouths, (Who really believes you can ride a roo?) but oh well. My only job is to concern myself with me, make a good name, and enjoy my time.

Theres also the whole "the aussies have their own friends" deal too. I wish I was staying here longer. I'd get to know them better, its so incredibly beautiful, I like meeting all these new people, and get this: If I started as a fresher this year for vet I would get done and be a vet done one year earlier than I would in the states, if I started next semester I'd ahead by a semester, and I'd even out with all my schooling if I just started next year (undergrad+vet).

I really should have gone to school here from the start! Plus, the opportunities with animals here I feel like is 1000x greater.