As most of you would be aware, I live in Hobart; the capital city of Tasmania. I moved a month ago from Brisbane (Queensland) for university and to start "a new life for myself". Cliche really, isn't it? At first, it was a struggle and something I knew would take a little getting used to; living 2800km (1740miles) away from my family and friends, adjusting to university life, the cold and everything associated with trying to "adult". I knew the first few weeks/months would be difficult but I never anticipated this much angst. I can't do it. And this isn't me being a commitment freak or chicken-ing out or anything like that. I just honestly don't feel comfortable living so far away. I just don't feel comfortable living in Hobart. I'm the kind of person who clings onto people (sorry Meg and Anemice). I rarely find people who I can so closely relate to and when I do I can't let go... I know that it's a bad thing (and, clearly, I am fully aware of doing it) but it's apart of my stupid, anxiety ridden body that fears not relating to people and fears losing people I'm close with. It's strange, but it makes me who I am. If there was one thing I could change about myself it would be dependence on a few people (because I know it annoys people). 

So, where to from here?!? I'm sticking it out until the beginning week of September and from there I am going to re-assess. It may be, that I make that treacherous journey up the east coast of Australia one more time and move back home, or I may just learn to live with it for another year or so.   

We'll see. 

Thanks for listening to my rant. Have an enjoyable weekend :-)

I thought I'd give some kind of an update to what's been going on lately: 

I didn't really talk about this much, but I participated in Dry July. Basically, you give up alcohol for the month of July and try to raise as much money for Adult Cancers. I, personally, donated the money I would have spent on alcohol throughout the month and then my family and some friends also donated. It's a great cause and honestly wasn't that hard to do at it!!! I am so grateful that I was able to raise almost $2500 over the month. Obviously, the 2015 fundraiser is now over but I just thought I'd let you guys know about the cause for the 2016 event: https://au.dryjuly.com. 

I'm now home for a week, which is extremely exciting and going to give me some time to catch up with friends and defrost (hehe) for a while. Thankfully, I'm finally settling into my new 'life' and am looking forward to what will come over the next few years.