Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

Sunday, April 28

So I haven’t written in quite a while, but it is sadly not because I have been off adventuring about.  I have really gotten into a routine, which only is made up of school, homework, group projects, and hanging around. I am now in my tenth week here, and cannot believe it!  I am halfway through my time in Australia, and it still feels so surreal to me.   

My school work has picked up a bit, and as weird as it seems, I am now working on several projects that are not due until the end of the semester.  That, my friends, is because my semester is more than halfway over!  I have several papers, essays, and even a video project that have rapidly approaching deadlines.  As has lately been the trend with my coursework, group projects are becoming the norm.  As I do not care for group projects, dealing with them in another country is just as challenging as at home.  I particularly hate it when the reason for giving group projects, per the professor, is “In the workplace, you won’t be able to choose who you work with, when you get an actual job.”  That may be true, but in the workplace, I won’t be receiving a grade for others’ performances, and am pretty sure that my reputation will speak for itself.    So, I have finished one group project and am waiting for feedback and my grade.  Currently in the works are two other group projects, and I cannot wait to be done with the work!

Aside from schoolwork, I have only done a few things.  I went to a show at the Opera House last weekend (Cirque de la Symphonie), and thought it was a great way to check that off my bucket list.  On Friday of this week I went to a place called Paddy’s Market, which is sort of like a flea market, but with tons of vendors and souvenir booths.  It was really fun to wander around, and I did get a few things for people at home.  Above Paddy’s Market is a mall, and I found some really great things there in a fun shop.  I haven’t been anywhere else exciting, but am continuing to cross off things from the list of “Must See in Sydney” that I have created.  

I still have not found a church, but will continue searching.

I would like to say thank you to everyone that has sent me a note or a card! I have really appreciated your encouragement! And please keep them coming ; )

Until Later,

Kaitlyn