Arcadia

Posted by Caitlin

So here I am, laying in Katie's apartment in her spare (but possibly not spare as of later this week?) room. The people above me are, I'm pretty sure, having really loud sex. They also walk really loudly. Like elephants. Like third west Kistler.


Lucky for me, I still have another three weeks until I leave, and I have chosen to spend two of them at Arcadia with my friends. I got here Monday and immediately went to the mall with Katie, with the intent of picking up my schedule. Well... The schedule thing didn't work out as planned. They forgot to schedule me, meaning I am literally sitting around on campus for an entire week. Good times. Kind of. It will consist of a lot of alone time, which I'm not really looking forward to, but I'd rather be here with alone time than not be able to see my friends.

I've been talking with Christie a lot about the whole Australia thing, and it's definitely putting me at ease. I've been nervous about this trip since LAST February. (Ridiculous? Yes. But I'm a worrier by nature.) Just knowing that she got through it okay, and LOVED the experience while being in a fairly similar situation with the people we're leaving at home (and going with a friend!) makes me feel significantly more confident. I honestly am still trying to figure out why I'm freaking out so much. I know there isn't much to worry about... But I think the travel is freaking me out a lot too. I'm not a fan of planes, and I'll be in the air for approximately 21 hours.

I know that by the time I arrive in Melbourne and have contacted my mother to let her know I'm alive, I will feel significantly better about the situation, it's just pre-leaving jitters I guess.

So here's to a fantastic two weeks at Arcadia and to safe flights all around!

♥ caitlin

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1 Month... But Not Really Counting

Posted by Caitlin

So as of yesterday it was one month until I leave. Was I thinking that yesterday? No. I was way too focused on beginning the move to a new house, and how much I didn't want to work until 4 AM.


However, instead of focusing on the move in late December/early January I was focused on Australia. I've got my packing list made, my Visa all worked out, and a few emails into the program managers about my living arrangements. I feel like I'm in a good position to go.

I'm not in a good position to move. I have some stuff packed up, but I still have work to do. My closet is calling me... So is under my bed. And, the best part? It all has to be done by Saturday. Here comes a week's worth of packing and trips to-and-from this new house.

On top of that, next Monday I'm pretty sure I'll be heading back to Arcadia to hang out with my wonderful friends, so I have to pack for that too. So much packing. So much change. I feel like this is going to wear me thin pretty soon.

♥ caitlin

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First Entry

Posted by Caitlin

Creative title for my first entry, right?

So it's 2:20 AM on January 02, 2010 and in approximately 1.5 months I will be leaving to spend four months in Australia. :) Am I excited? Yes. Am I nervous? Yes.

Basically, I will have this blog to keep you all updated on my adventures Down Under. Anyone can comment- an account isn't necessary. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I'll enjoy being abroad for a semester! :)

♥ caitlin

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