Tropical Wonderland!

Finally here! I think that was the worse bit of traveling I've had in my life. My flight out of Hawaii was canceled and rescheduled for 12 later and was delayed 2 hours. My flight out of Fiji was also delayed 2 hours. BUT, my flight out of Brisbane was on time. There were a few times I was wondering if all of that trouble was a sign that I wasn't suppose to go. I was so wrong.
This place is SO wonderful. It might even be the coolest place I have ever been. I have yet to meet a mean or rude Australian. Everyone is so friendly and genuinely nice. Townsville is like a a combination of Hawaii or the Philippine's climate, Missoula's size, Seattle's good looks and Rapaulo's ocean scene.
Right now it's the rainy season and because of all the rain they have been getting, JCU hasn't been able to build the dorms I am staying at. But its ok because they put us up in the super nice hotel, complete with its own little jungle I have to trek through to get to my room. This, I have to say, is the best part of my day. Each time I go home, I see a new form of wildlife, the most awesome of which is an ibis (a big bird).
Yesterday I got all of my classes sorted out. I am taking tropical rain forest ecosystems, life history and evolution of reef corals, another marine coarse and an Australian Cinemas class. I also met the frisbee boys, all of which I love. They have been letting me in on all the Australian bits I don't know of yet and have been super nice. I guess there are no Townsville women that play, but they say they always get loads of international women learn here, then they leave at the end of term and Townsville is left high and dry for women's ultimate.
soooo anyway, It's "O-week" here and everyday there are different things going on. Tonight is a Toga party at the University's own club on campus. yeah pretty sweet.
Sorry for the rambling and the longness of this post but there's so much to tell!
oh and btw, I have phone here and it is super cheep to call the U.S. so I might be calling you!
pictures soon but right there is no internet at the hotel plus my camera got a little wet today and isn't working.... woops
I love you and miss you all!
make sure to get on skype soon!

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I can feel it now. This is the beginning of my adventure. It's been a spectacular week in Hawaii. I am unable to put into words how perfect our time here was. Playing ultimate on picturesque fields, swimming, partying, bush-whacking/hiking, falling asleep on the beach under the moon and spending time with beautiful people. I couldn't have asked for a better last few days.
But, those wonderful people are gone (hopefully just for now). They have been apart of my daily life for so long and now they won't be. It feels like a hole in my heart. It feels big and gapping. And I know its going to be there for a while but I hope Australia will fill me up.

3 days left in Flag. omg.

Its kinda like its not really happening. I mean, I don't feel like I'm going to a country half way around the world with nobody I know. I think its because i have been trying super hard not to think about it. I don't want to be let down, so I'm trying no to expect anything.
Jess threw me a beautiful going away cocktail party that not only reminded me of how great our friends are, but it also sort of shook me awake; I am leaving everything I know and I am excited about it, but I'm definitely a little more scared.

I know everything will be fine... after a while.
Anyway, first things first, and thats Hawaii with everyone I love! well, almost everyone...