ALSO NOTE***

I should also note that the Australians find the way I talk very funny and they say they havent heard any American talk the way I do...its very funny but I tell them that people in the U.S. dont understand me half the time so its ok if they dont as well!! Also, the "Tina" phenomenon continues as several of the Aussies now call each other Tina!! I really am enjoying my time here...I was so worried about being homesick and sad after everything that had happened but I am slowly starting to realize that everything happens for a reason and even appreciate it. It's intoxicatingly liberating. I am also turning 21 next weekend which I am super pumped about--Im sad my family and friends from the states wont be here but I cant wait to see what they have in store for me when I come home!! Thats all.