Praisaloojah I arrived in Perth safely! My flight was great and I didn't miss any of my flights but instead was able to catch an earlier flight to Sydney from LA. We flew through the International Date Line so I completely skipped Thursday. The sunrise in Sydney was so beautiful and the people I met on my flight were very kind in explaining everything to this unexperienced traveler. I was greeted in Perth with clouds and drizzle and was super excited to finally see my sister and Kevin. Everything here is so unfamiliar that I still feel like I'm dreaming. The nature is so different; it's very interesting mix of exotic/rugged. Let me assure you: everything here is so expensive! Some of the regular every day use items can cost up to three times the amount you would pay in the states! The time now is 6:59pm which is 3:59am in Vancouver which means that currently I am very jet lagged and just want to go to sleep. I am excited to see which adventures await me tomorrow and thank those of you who prayed about my travels. -Vee from the Land Down Under
Writing research papers is no easy task. It requires lots of snacks, breaks, and temporary moments of sheer insanity- the most important thing though?- An awesome playlist. Lately I have been favoring RATATAT. Simply because I work best under pressure and their music makes me feel anxious and gives me a good boost of adrenaline. I know that's not healthy in the long run- but for writing extensive essays, it will do. Click Here for what I've been listening to endlessly for about 3 days now

