Welcome to the land down unda!

I can't believe I am finally here, and almost settled in!  After 32 hours of travel including three planes and two cars, I arrived at the sunny, quiet, and very hilly city of Newcastle, Australia. 

I have decided to write this blog so my family and friends can keep up with my travels. Disclaimer: I have never written a blog, so don't make fun! 

Anyway, here is a little tid bit about my first few days on this new adventure. 

Merriam-Webster defines jet lag as "a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body."  

I think this is spot on, considering I traveled 10,000 miles, Feb. 11th never existed in my life, and it's 16 hours ahead, so to everyone at home I will be living in tomorrow for the next four months. Yeah, I felt like a crazy person the first few days. Describing jet lag in one word: miserable.  We'll just hope that in a few days I will be able to sleep past 4:30am. 

It's the little victories that I have thrived on these past few days.  Like finding a McDonald's for comfort food, successfully taking the public buses around town, and Skyping many friends and family to relieve homesickness.  But, with little victories also come little failures. I was taught the hard way that sunscreen is a MUST here every 30 minutes, considering there is no ozone layer above this country! (I got a tad crispy my first day out on the beach).

I can't wait to get fully settled in and fall in love with this place, as I know everyone does when they come to study here. 

P.s. Happy Valentine's Day!