These cost a lot of internet time so be happy!


Me, Kate, Mikey, Rooney and Taz


Kate, Mel, Me and Tim at the club in Hervey Bay (the candid shot)


On the choppers in 1770 (second right on the bike)


Surf School!


Me on the board... standing!

Well I am feeling a bit better than last time I blogged. I am in 1770 and having a nice time. When I first got here, I was in such a bad mood. I left my friends, I found out I lost a lot of my photos which I THOUGHT were burnt onto a disc and was a bit lonely to be honest. I am having fun now though, meeting people, going surfing, and riding choppers like a crazy biker girl. I feel pretty damn cool, oh yeah. I am leaving tomorrow night to go to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands which (bite my tongue) I haven't booked. Sounds a bit like me, doesn't it. So I'll most likely have to chill in Airlie for two weeks before getting on a boat. 1770 is a cool little place. Very relaxed, nice people (a bit strange) and lots of cheap things to do like surfing for $15, I'm not kidding! I will be kayaking with dolphins too for $30, hmm, so it was good I didn't go in Byron. I was thinking earlier that I wouldn't mind going home now. Not that it's not amazing but I am completely satisfied with everything right now. I could not ask for more in life. I have done so many cool things and met so many wicked people. I'm not trying to brag but seriously, it's pretty damn cool. I just never expected something like this would happen to me. Life is not how I had planned it ten years ago, but I'm glad. Nothing is what you expect and that is what is so great! I might even be going to England now this summer because well... I might have met a guy who I might be crazy for and who might be paying for me to go to the UK to see him. It seems a bit unreal but it's pretty serious between us. Anyways, I have spent so much time on this computer I think I might be out $10, yikes!

It's raining today and it's funny because it suits it. If it was sunny, it wouldn't be the same. The rain always seems to fall at all the right times whether we like it or not. Do you know what I mean? Like if your sad, or lonely or sick... it rains. I love travelling but I've learned the hardest thing about it is saying goodbye. Saying goodbye to friends you may never see again, to a life you may never experience again, or to a place you may never visit again. All we have is memories and photographs but at times, it doesn't seem like enough. When I first arrived in Hervey Bay, I hated it as you all know but now I can't seem to leave. I have made some great friends and had some amazing times here but now the present is slowly fading and soon it will all be a memory. I know I will move on and meet new people but some people you just feel like you can't leave and would hop on a plane just to see them one last time. I booked another night here just to sort out my head and I will be leaving tomorrow for a place called 1770 unless I get a job here but I don't know if I could handle staying if it won't be the same. Well enough being sappy, I'm sure I will feel a bit better later and I will post some photos if I can. I am having a great time, don't get me wrong. But that is the problem. You get so comfortable and don't want that moment to leave. I am looking forward to going home but I just know my life will not be the same and that is hard to think about. I hope you are all doing great and loving life like you should be.

sometimes things aren't what u expect!

well well, i know that last time i posted i was extremely bored and hating hervey bay. things have changed and im having a great time! i've met so many cool people and the hostel workers treat me extra special and give me free drinks, hehe. probably because i've been here longer than most people, except for one girl who i've been hanging with who's been here for like a month! i went to fraser island the other day and it was absolutely incredible. we drove along the beach and saw dingoes and the sand was pure white! i was amazed at this place! at night we went camping and ate really yummy barbecue fish. some of my group was quite irritating though so that ruined things a little. like this one old, perverted guy who was taking photos of the girls in bikinis, and then this other really racist, sexist guy who drove me nuts with his stupid comments. other than that, it was really good and i found out so many cool things about the island. i lost my camera case with my other memory card though so that wasn't good. some of my best photos are long gone so i was a little sad. i bought another 1gb memory card today so i have lots of space for photos now which is good as long as i don't lose it. so now i'm back in hervey bay and tonight we are going out for a big birthday bash for one of the workers so it should be a good night. tomorrow i am leaving for 1770 and i really don't know what to expect, it should be really nice though, just a little quiet. haha, i got my legs and bikini waxed today for the first time and ouch, it was so painful and now i have little spots all over me! it was so cheap though so i couldn't resist. what else? oh yeah, i am also eating some meat again. i'm not proud of it but i really am not getting enough nutrients in my diet and have actually been craving meat like mad! i really can't live of pasta anymore and tofu is really expensive. i will probably stop again though when i get back home and can eat better. i will not eat kangaroo though! i tried it once and was disgusted at the thought. i would like to try crocodile though, it's supposed to be good hehe. the woman at the computer next to me is reading my journal and it's really annoying. anyways, not too much else to say and i should go get dinner and play pool. mmm pizza. i was getting mad at the manager because i couldn't take the courtesy bus to pizza hut so he made me a pizza haha, how cool is that! it was all in good fun though. talk to you all later when i get up to 1770! sorry no pics yet, i've been lazy and it takes ages to upload them.

Soooo bored... zzzzz

Well I'm blogging again out of pure boredom as Hervey Bay may be "the most boring hole in Australia." I have been going to the beach which is ok but it's a crap beach and it's about a 20 minute walk. I also saw hundreds of crabs and wierd worm things coming out of holes in the sand so I was a little turned off. I did go to the beach today though but it was too windy so I was really irritated because my stuff was covered in sand. It has been a bit iinteresting though. I saw a 10 year old kid trying to sell weapons to some 7 year old kids today which probably isn't funny but it made me laugh anyways. I also got a free beer because the washing machine didn't work so that was good. I finally got a bit of a tan too so it's not all bad and tomorrow I'm getting my ugly, hairy legs waxed because it's quite cheap. I'm also planning on going to a movie so that will give me something to do besides the beach. Speaking of movies, I have recently watched 2 that were awesome! If you have the chance, see Pursuit of Happyness and Smokin' Aces (one of the sexiest bloody mob movies ever.) Sarah, you would definiteley approve! Oh, I have been thinking way too much since being here since there is not much else to do. I'm worried about my friend on the pig farm because she hasn't gotten back to me to let me know she's ok. I mean, she was getting picked up by a farmer at 10pm so it's a little sketch. I have my Fraser Island tour coming up in a few days so that should be really good. I'll meet heaps of people I imagine, unlike here where it's all couples! I even found out the nearest store from here is a 20 minute walk, oh man. I got lost the other day trying to find my way back from the beach and ran into a couple crazy people to ask directions. It was late at night to so I was so scared. Honestly the entire town shuts down at about 8pm. At least it's giving me some time to relax and take care of myself a bit better than I have been. Oh man, I just got bit by one mosquito in 3 places, arg. The bugs are very determined to kill me here. They are everywhere! I found a lizard beside my bed too haha. I am getting used to it now though. Before I would have flipped at the sight of a bug but they are even in my food and it doesn't bother me... that much! I found out that I can't charge my mp3 player anywhere so I have no music for the remainder of my trip unless I find somewhere that has Windows XP that I can plug it in for 5 hours straight which is not likely. Well it is now dinner time so I best be leaving since all I ate today was chips and dip (don't worry Mom, I am eating!) I'll write more in a bit, but now it's grub time!

So broke but luvin life!

Hey everyone, I know it's been awhile but here I am. I've been so busy and internet is not the easiest thing to access all the time. I am in Hervey Bay now which seems a bit boring but the hostel is so beautiful. There's a bar, pool, hot tub, spa, and it's huge! I also have a double bed but I'm only paying $20 a night, hehe. I haven't met anyone yet because they all seem to be couples on vacation! I loved Byron and had such a good time there! I met so many awesome people too! My boyfriend did dump me for another girl though which was shocking. I did meet another guy though who I spent lots of time with. Cute story actually, we both got lost going to the light house and then we walked there together. It was sad when I had to leave him. But I guess that's travelling! I was just in Noosa and loved it! I had such a nice time and met a girl who could honestly be my sister we got along so well! Don't worry Sarah, you're still number one! And she could never take your place Melissa. Anyways, we travelled together but today we had to part which was a bit sad. I might be able to work with her on a pig farm though which would be wicked! I am completely broke if I didn't mention. I have about $200 in my account which will get me through a week at the most. My parents are helping me though and I owe them heaps! I'm trying not to think about it now and just enjoy the time I have until I have to go home. It is hard though, I'm like eating scraps and have stains on all my clothes. I did get a suitcase to help me with all the junk I've collected along the way which has made my back sack so much lighter. I hope I get this job though because I'd earn about $3000 in 3 weeks! That would really help me out! In a couple days I am going to Fraser Island so that should be a nice treat! I get to camp and swim and laze on white sand! If I don't get this job, I'm off to 1770 next. I will hopefully be able to post some photos in a few days. I have not taken as many as usual which kind of sucks, but it's fun just going out and not feeling like a tourist if you know what I mean. I have met so many random people and had so many funny experiences here! The other day, I met a guy who gave my friends $5 for a half eaten lolly haha. The speedos on the beach are quite a sight to. Well my internet time is running low so I better get off. I love you all and bless you! Cheers!

Luvin' Byron!

Hey guys, I'm finally in Byron and I'm having a great time here! It's so relaxed and fun. I've met some really cool people and they're all so friendly! I met this cool girl who loves food as much as me and laughs at the stupid girls at clubs like I do. Yesterday we went to this really cheesy restaurant "trying to be a club" and had a lot of laughs. There was girls dancing with their tops off for free drinks and one guy got butt naked! It was really quite pathetic. They played the same tape over and over again too. It actually is quite fun being sober at a club and watching other people make an ass of themselves. I met the hottest guy ever and he's so funny too! Think Josh Hartnett with an English accent and tattoos. Oh I am in love, haha! He's a bit different too, I can't explain. I guess I've just never felt that way about a guy before. Anyways, enough girly talk! I also went out for dinner last night and it was amazing! It was my friends last day so we decided to celebrate and eat Mexican! I had seafood chilli and margheritas! Best meal of my life! I had a horseride on the beach booked for today but the weather is really bad so I'm doing it on Friday instead. Pleeeease hope it clears up for me! I have skydiving tomorrow as well and the weather better be nice or else! I've recently realized that I don't have as much money as I thought I did so I've been stressing out a lot. My friend said not to worry about that and if I can't make it to all the places I want to go, to make the best of the places I have been. As long as I get to Cairns, Uluru and Fraser Island then all shall be good! I think I might stay longer in Byron though because I love it and want to experience it in good weather. I could get a job but I just don't have time and it would pay for like a week of accomodation I figure when I could be somewhere else! I think today I might go to the lighthouse but I don't know if it's worth it in the rain, plus I don't know where the girl went that I was supposed to go with. I can't post any pics right now because these computers are really slow but I might at some point. You'll see them anyways when I get back. I'm enjoying my hair better now that I've learned how to manage it, it's so blonde! It look cute though right now. I couldn't care less anymore, I mean yesterday I looked like a drowned rat and the cutest guy ever fell for me. There is really so much more to life than image. Well, I should get going because I'm sure there is something better to do. I need to buy bread too because it was green this morning, eek! I guess you totally needed to know that haha. I love you all and take care! I'll be home soon and I can't wait to see everyone! Cheers!

In Lennox

I am currently in Lennox at a really expensive internet cafe drinking a cappuccino and listening to Jack Johnson. I am here because I am trying to stay out of the sun as I have a brutal sunburn and there isn't really much else to do in this town. My hostel is cute but really small. We are by a lake which is beautiful so I've been night swimming a lot. There's a great beach on the other side of us as well where I watch the kite surfers. I want to try that so bad! Well, I got my hair done which was fun because I got to drink champagne and eat strawberries while getting it done. It looked good when it was straight but now it looks like shit so I'm a bit dissapointed but it'll grow I guess. I've been wearing a hat everyday anyways. Besides being a bit sad, sore and bored, this is quite a nice town and the people are great. I'm the baby in the hostel but it's cool, they buy me beer haha. I'm sharing a dorm with this cool hippie lady who has been like a mother to me. I swear this place is changing me though. I haven't shaved in two weeks, I bath in the lake and I wear two dollar sun dresses with bare feet. I was also dancing on the beach the other night which was cool until I couldn't find my stuff but after looking frantically for a half hour, I did. I met two Canadian boys yesterday too which is nice because it seems everyone is German or English here. I really didn't realize how horrible our accent is though. I really wish I was Scottish or something cool that didn't sound retarded. Apparently I sound like a yank though so I guess that's good in a way because honestly spend a month with a Canadian and you'll go nuts! Well I have to go because I have to figure out where I'm going next and this internet is making me broke. What a wierd experience I am having, that's all I can really say right now. I hope you guys at home are having fun in the snow! Trust me, at the moment snow sounds like heaven to me so I'm not mocking. I'll get back to you all when I get to Byron and go skydiving which I'm thrilled about! Ta!