The End

I've been home over a week now and am slowly starting to get back to normal. I've suffered from a bit of jet-lag and have been a little ill due to the cold and physical and emotional stress of my long journey home, but I've enjoyed seeing a few friends and family and getting thrown straight back into dancing for the Christmas show.

It's been nice to have a good night's sleep in my own bed after being cramped up in plane seats for so long:

And I've certainly enjoyed having warm cuddles from Campbell again:

I find it funny how everything in Brisbane revolved around keeping cool but back home all I want to do is keep warm. The 40 to 0 degree temperature drop certainly wasn't welcomed.

It's been lovely being home but I can't lie that I'm missing Brisbane and all my lovely friends. Constant updates of where they are and what they're doing make me jealous:

But Teesside can still be beautiful, even on a cold Winter's day:

All I can say looking back over this whole experience is 'wow'. The friends I've gained and the memories I've made will never be forgotten. Each individual person holds a special place in my heart which I will treasure for life. I've gone from being a small person with big aspirations to someone who can stand proud and say they've accomplished their goal. I've had so much support but I'm proud to say I've grown in confidence and independence. I couldn't recommend study abroad enough, it’s character building and life changing. I would happily relive each and every day; even during the rare moments I felt down and would have usually had a sob, I physically couldn't because in comparison to every other emotion a little blip of sadness was nothing. Griffith University is truly a wonderful institution, making me feel welcome and comfortable from beginning to end- in fact, much more than that. To all those who made my experience unforgettable, ‘G’day!’ and a big koala hug from little me. Brisbane, you've been good to me, I miss you, but I can promise I’ll be back again one day.

For my memoriemakers: