Greetings, one and all. It’s been a few years since I’ve used this website, but I’ve held on to the domain in anticipation of my 5 month stint in Australia, which will be commencing in 48 hours. I’ll be recording my abroad experience (I’m studying marine biology at James Cook University through Miami’s International Exchange Program) with two goals in mind: to keep track of what I’ve done, and to keep friends from home (that’s you) updated, lest ye think I’ve died at the hands (or barbs) of one of Australia’s many venomous denizens. This will probably be bare bones stuff. “Monday I went hiking at x. Thursday I went diving at y. I had a lot of fun.” Maybe I’ll get more in depth than that, but given my experience with maintaining blogs, and knowing how much traveling I’m trying to fit in, it’s probably better for me to aim low. That way at least I’ll find time to update regularly.
     Besides, I’d much rather spend my writing efforts on individual communication. Facebook and email both work just as well in Australia, and I want you to use them! If you don’t I’ll probably wind up a homesick mess, chewing on kangaroo bones and banging my head against large rocks. Please don’t put me through that. And by all means, leave comments. I think I need to approve the first one so that spam doesn’t get through, so don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t show up immediately.