Canadia

I miss Australia. There's not a day that goes by that I dont think of all the things I love about that country. But, I have great memories and friends that I still keep in touch with.

So I suffered a bit of culture shock coming home. Just trying to remember which way to look when crossing the street, that you must pay for gas before filling up and that you must dial 250 at the beginning of any number, was a hard enough adjustment believe it or not. But then all the good things about coming home: family, friends, a decent bed, my car, decent food. So it evens out and got easier as time went by.

So you're probably wondering what is up with the Canadia? Canadia is what people from around the world call our country. I was the "Canadia girl." I dont know why they do but they do. I was from "Canadia."

I just got back from two weeks in the Okanagan. It was the first time I saw my family in 6 months, the longest seperation ever. I didn't think my mom was ever going to stop hugging me. We had a really good time and holidays with the boat were fantastic as usual. P&K&Jamie made it up for a week and it was like old times again.

I have Riley back and happy about that! He appears happy as well, and adjusted well from the transfer from Vernon to Victoria. I cannot thank my parents enough for taking such good care of him while I was gone. I know it wasn't easy.

I've started running and so far so good. It was a tough start let me tell you, I hated running the first few times, but now I love it. It gives me good energy for the day and I sleep better at night (because I'm totally exhausted). It took me a month but I'm running 6k now. I suffer from back pain and shin splints a lot, but its part of the package. The back pain will follow me around for the rest of my life, I've learned to deal with it and some days are better than others.

Anyway, Riley is trying to walk on the keys, he's demanding some playtime so I should sign off. Just thought I'd write a little update, it's been awhile since I wrote on here. Cheers!