I just found the coolest place while I was on my run!! I have noticed along the tram stop going to the grocery store that there is one part of town that has very nice houses alongside the road (although the area in general isn't very aesthetically pleasing). I decided to venture there today and found some of the COOLEST houses! They were all so unique and different and some were absolutely gorgeous. I also discovered a historical home that has a gallery and cafe inside and is free to visitors! I am planning on going back tomorrow and taking a tour. I will be sure to take many pictures! Such a great workout with something great to distract me!
This past week has been great and very busy. I finally finished my essay and have gotten 1/3 of the way through my novel due next week! School is going great and I am looking forward to classes next week.
Another adventure this week that I had was on Tuesday when I had the bright idea to walk to Northland shopping center to do some light grocery shopping. The walk is 45 minutes through the trails behind LaTrobe and is beautiful and quite pleasant. As I got to Northland, my feet began to really start hurting because of course (genius me), I was wearing the cowboy boots that I wore to class. I didn't think that they would bother me but oh was I wrong. I walked around Northland and went into a few stores and then headed to the grocery store. For some reason as I walked through each aisle, the rather lengthy walk back did not enter my mind as I filled my cart up with everything imaginable above 5 pounds. As I checked out with multiple canned goods, a gallon of milk, and big soft drinks I could only pray that I would somehow get superhuman strength to make the walk back. I couldn't even make it out of the mall without breaking down for a rest. And lo and behold a cart APPEARED BEFORE ME. An abandoned Toys R Us Cart!!!!! I took my boots off (yes in the middle of the mall) and loaded the cart up with my bags. I was so thankful and began to head out of the mall. As I walked out, it began to POUR RAIN. Someone really had it out for me on Tuesday. I put on my rainjacket and started on the trek back. I soon realized that the cart was not cooperating and I had to get beside it and cradle it the entire walk back. The carts here do not just move in one direction like home but instead have the swivel wheels, which makes it really hard to push, especially if you are on slightly uphill/slanted paths. SO needless to say, I struggled the entire way back barefoot in the pouring rain. I am sure that I looked a sight. I had to navigate new paths because some were utterly impossible with the demon cart and 1.5 hours later, I finally made it back to LaTrobe. Never did I ever think I would be so happy to see Chisholm College.
On the upside, I had great fresh food this week! And tonight I am going to a special event at a local preschool called "Pamper Night." I am SO EXCITED and am bringing Jill along with me. It is an event supporting a school and with the door entry fee, you get a free massage, cake decorating class, wine tasting, manicure, Avon gift bags, and door prizes! We are going to dress up super girly of course and going to have a great time :) Can't wait!
JOHN COMES IN 3 DAYS! Getting really excited and can't wait to head to Sydney on the 11th!
Thats all for now :) CYA!
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