5 day weekend

I'm taking a 5 day weekend and I'm pretty excited for it. I get to see some of my favourite people and visit some of my favourite places!

I'm starting today (Thursday) by travelling down the Hume Highway- singing to my Friday playlist.

Tonight will find me heading to watch the boys gig- where I will be catching up with old friends and my crazy cousin. This gig will probably follow with snuggles.

The rest of the actual weekend remains unplanned and I like it this way. Maybe a beach visit? Maybe head back this way for the jazz festival? No matter what we end up doing, I know it will be awesome. I'll upload some photos when I return from whatever adventure.

Due to my upcoming trip- I need to get serious about saving money.. so this means no races for me. What's everyone doing for Melb cup?

VOLUNTEERING IN VIETNAM!

So it's done!

The application has been sent. Will find out in 48 hours if I have been approved and if my dates fit in with their program! Fingers crossed!

I am so excited!

I will be teaching English in a Vietnamese High School while staying with a Vietnamese family.

Can't wait!!

Will most likely update this once my application has been processed!

What to do?

I really don't want to go. I feel a little out of the loop these days, I have the least in common and it is a little awkward hanging out with a bunch of couples on your own... I really want a weekend to myself- get the house clean, get on top of uni etc.

Now, wouldn't it be sweet if I could just say that?

My recent honesty has been working well- yet, in this case, I know I'm dealing with some sensitive personalities, and I do value them as friends.

Do I-

a.) attend, feeling uncomfortable and miss out on getting some rest and much needed work done to make the others happy?

b.) Say exactly what I have written

or

c.) ???????

Smitten

I've been swept off my feet...

Not just by anyone, but by one of my best friends.

And it is amazing. He is amazing. It all makes me incredibly happy.

So much to look forward to..

November has the best weather..

December holds the best parties..

And January will hold the best adventure.

=)

24 hours later

Things are way better already..

Still in debt, neck's still out..

But, generally happy disposition.

=)

And just like that things are starting to look up.

I just found a pay cheque that I hadn't banked yet. sweeeeet.

Now I might lie in bed and watched some TV for the first time in months, wake up fresh tomorrow.

A week's worth of whinging credits all in one blog.

So stuff sucks a tad at the moment.

I have a pile of bills worth more than my current bank balance- meaning my savings for Asia have taken a massive decline and my credit card is about to be hit hard.

I put my neck out, and it's hurting. Chiropractor later in the week if it doesn't improve tomorrow.

My lecturer failed me by 2 marks- after much discussion she gave me 50%- meaning I am just scraping in for a pass.. stressed.

I've lost my passion with work and it's showing.

My living circumstances will be completely different again in about a month- stress.

And a little bummed about other stuff. Nothing massive, but just hasn't helped this week...

I only write a blog like this for me to reflect on. In a week's time, or a month, I will probably read over this, laugh and be glad things are going smoother.. .

Sydneysider

So I spent the last three weeks away in Sydney. Really loved it.

honest thought from an honest girl.

You could say my new years resolution came a little late this year. Well, I don't know what else to call it, but I set a deal with myself a couple of months ago to try and challenge myself.

I think a weak area of my personality is my lack of honesty. Not that I lie- I hate liars- but I think we all avoid the truth from time to time.

We're brought up being taught to be honest. We're also told not to offend others and ALWAYS be considerate of other's feelings. So which of the two takes priority? Because, the way I see it, these two quite often clash.

I believe we become more caught up in protecting others from getting hurt, that the truth takes the back seat and consideration rides shot gun.

So my challenge to myself was to be completely and utterly honest. This doesn't mean telling someone if I don't like them or outright offending people, but, just to put myself and my thoughts out there a little more.

And you know what? It's really liberating. I have never been happier. It's been a hard challenge. At times I've felt sick in the stomach before making phone calls, having heavy conversations- but, I feel the people around me are getting to know me better- and I am knowing myself. When we lie/avoid the truth with others, I think we often lie to ourselves. Agree?