Where am I at now?

I moved from Canada seven months ago. the longest time I have been away from home and not seeing my family and closest friends. Even through the pandemic I lived with my best friend and on occasion had to see my family. Thankfully I lived and worked with my best friends and the pandemic didn't always seem so bad!

Lets fast forward to now. I have been working full-time at the children's hospital and meeting heaps of people. I joined a community gym and have people in my corner! I have some the best friends who have come from all parts of the world! In case you didn't know having friends from all around the world the greatest. You get to visit your friends in new places and get to know the local places! Or even meet them and travel together in new countries. It can be tricky to meet knew friends, I think I have said it before but I find because Brisbane is so small that a lot of people have found their people. Also some don't like the idea that I hope to travel back to Canada at some point. And would rather not wast energy on friends who are staying around long term. And that's fine, I don't want friends like that either.

I am definitely loving my new Aussie life here. And me being biased but I am so happy I chose Queensland to call home. It was so nice skipping winter for a year! Okay, they still had winter here and it was chilly at times but nothing like Canada. I understand why people love it there is so much to do! You want to go to the beach for the day easy, done. Even just for your morning coffee. You can easily live a 10 min walk from the beach. Would it be worth it, YES, yes it would. Lets also mention the rainforest, the most incredible islands, the outback! Honestly this states and Australia has so much to offer. I am off exploring almost every single day! What is not to love?

Lets be honest it hasn't been easy getting around and traveling with Covid in the background. Brisbane goes into snap lockdowns and has cancelled a few trips of mine. But always need to be looking up and be positive and make the most out of these situations.

Now, When I hear about what has been going on at home, is a whole other story. Its hard not to feel guilty about galavanting around Australia with very little worry. I will be running around at the beach then get pulled back into the reality of what is going on. I see the posts, I get the snapchats, and I hear you. My coworkers and friends are going through some awful, awful shit right now and I can't help them. I am the furthest possible I can be. I wish I could be there for you lending a real helping hand. I am always thinking of you all.

Its also very tricky as people here in Queensland have no idea what covid is. They haven't had a true outbreak or been in a long term lockdown. Some other states like New South Whales and Victoria have. Even while working many didn't take it seriously and wouldn't wear the N95 that was fitted for them! The people here just have no idea, its not their fault they just haven't had to experience it for themselves.

Lets be clear Australia will always have my heart! Damn its good here. Except the humidity- the humidity can bugger off. I pretty much wake up damp everyday.

xo Nic