What I Am Learning
During my first few months in Australia
I am learning how to say my birthday backward with the day in front of the month.
I am learning to differentiate between a Koel mating call, a Corella, and a Cockatoo.
I am learning Greek words at home and less Italian than in the past 12 months.
I am learning that being kind goes a long way. Especially here in Australia.
I am learning how to live far apart from the people I have loved all my life.
I am learning to trade my anxiety for adventure and trying to be happy with my choice.
I am learning to trust others and learn from new people even if I am terrified to do that.
I am learning that people are the same everywhere. They love, they fear, they hope, and they worry about the future.
I am doing all I can to contribute to the household I am living in. I feel taken care of and I am trying to take care of others as well.
Apart from all this, there is much uncertainty for the future. I focus on what I can control and on small wins and accomplishing small tasks each day.
I don’t think I will move back to America. But I hope to make extended visits in the future.
