Australian Technology Sucks

So my computer is fixed, thanks to the magic that Derek was able to work on my computer. Now, however, the Macquarie wireless network is down. It's been down for almost a full week now. I had to wait in line to get a computer at the library; now I'm standing, writing this, hoping I don't get yelled at for "misusing" the internet in the library.

Also, I'm really sick of Australian phones. I miss Verizon (yeah, bet you'd never think you'd hear me say that, huh?!). Vodaphone prepaid was designed to steal my money.

This is the second to last week of lectures. I have two essays, each 2500 words, and one sit-down exam plus one more assignment for Astronomy. It's crazy how everything is winding down here. On one hand, I'm so homesick. I haven't seen anyone at home in four months; at the same time, though, as soon as I get home, I know I'm going to want to be back here. I'm doing my best to enjoy the rest of my time here. My flat is planning an end-of-the-year party, themed "Crazy Hair" and complete with Elisabeth's friend, Ben, and his band playing a few songs for all of us to karaoke to! Should be a great time. Then, after Derek is done with his exams, we're taking a trip through the Red Centre/Northern Territory. We're flying into Alice Springs, picking up a campervan (surprisingly, the cheapest way to travel in this situation), driving down to Uluru, then back up to Darwin. I am SO excited! It's going to be great!

Well, that's all for now. I'm going to go look up books for my essays.