Today I woke up at 7 because I had so much to do.
Like shower, do laundry, eat breakfast, and pack because today we were leaving Ayers Rock and flying to Melbourne and taking a shuttle to Phillips Island :)
Apparently there was a miscommunication two days ago between the van and I. Long story short, feelings were hurt on both parties.
It took me a while to humble myself and accept that I was also at fault since I had not done a good job at communicating my needs with the people in the van, So after much much though, I knew I needed to apologize. But man my pride made it nearly impossible to do it.
As I was getting ready to eat breakfast, my teacher came to my place and asked me how I was doing. I will admit I was being a bit short. But then I realized that I needed to talk to him about what happened or I would have a hard time letting go of my negative feelings. So I asked if we could go for a walk and he was so nice and said yes.
I really appreciated the talk we had. He just let me talk and then in a loving way showed me both sides of the spectrum. And he even apologized which meant a lot to me!
During our walk, I mentioned how much I wanted to change! For me this trip is not just about learning educational stuff but also about self exploration and figuring out who I want to become. So he suggested that after devotional we should all have a discussion about what happened that day so that we could deal with the issue and find ways to positively move on. I will admit that I have never liked confrontation but the first step to change is action! So I said ok.
After putting away all our luggage in a shed we took a little trip to a local hike. We were running a bit late so our devotional was short and sweet.
First, we sang "Be Still, My Soul." Since becoming a member I have had a very special place in my heart for hymns. They have become more or less a compass and a feeling of peace. Plus, it's a great tool to quickly invite the spirit.
Then our professor gave a spiritual thought. Which was followed by two testimonies. One by Jess and the other by Tavia. I loved Tavia's testimony.
About a month ago, her best friend died in Afghanistan. She was devastated and was unsure about coming on this trip. She talked about how in hard times we must have a good attitude because it will make things run smoother. I loved her testimony because it was real and vulnerable. Definitely a side she doesn't often show.
After that the professor opened up the floor for me to talk. I'm not gonna lie I was so nervous. I started out by saying that before anything they needed to know that I have never been good at opening up and speaking my feelings. Then I explained my feelings from that particular day and I apologized for the things that I had said. I was so happy that my apology was sincere because I don't think it would have been yesterday or even that morning. But I know Heavenly Father was aware of me and helped say the things I needed to say.
Honestly, I was glad we had this much needed talk. Ever since then the day has run smoother and a lot more people have been kinder and more inclusive.
Note to self: Always speak up!
After the devotional we got our stuff and headed to the airport. I was so glad we were not staying longer in Ayers Rock because we pretty much saw everything we needed to see in a day.
After about an hour we were ready to board. I was actually pretty happy I got to sit next to Maddie on the plane.
So about three hours later we arrived to Sydnee for a quick layover. Can you guys believe I paid $6 for two bags of chips?! Can someone please tell me why airport food is sooooo expensive?!
5:45 pm came around and I was ready to board when suddenly.....
Now this might be a bit TMI just FYI hahah
So as I'm boarding I start getting this feeling in my stomach. Let's just say I was in dire need of a bathroom. I kept praying and singing hymns hoping that I could wait and that things wouldn't get worst. But no luck!!! So after a bit I decide to go to the bathroom but the flight attendant told me that I needed to get back to my seat. So after a little bit longer I decided to ask another flight attendant since we still had not yet departed. And guess what she said?! No. I was so mad because I really needed to go. Then I noticed that we were not leaving yet because we were still waiting for a few passengers so with much desperation I plead again and this time they let me go (hesitantly may I add). It wasn't even a full minute when they knocked on the door and said I needed to go sit down. Seriously lady?! The worst part is that we still waited another 15 minutes! Luckily, Angie gave me some oils and it sort of made things better for the meantime. After what seemed like an eternity the seat buckle sign turned off and I booked it. Let's just say it was the worst experience/most embarrassing moment I had all day! (and I was having many left and right! Lol)
Ok moving on...
Look at the picture Sage got for me from her window....
After an hour, we finally arrived to Melbourne!!!! It's so nice to see buildings and lights everywhere. Why can't we just have a happy medium on this trip? Like a place that has both city lights and nature combined! Maybe there is no such place huh?!
After arriving we took our stuff and headed to our... wait for it...
private bus (the bus was taking us to our final destination: Phillip Island which is two hours away from Melbourne). I'm so excited because this is where we are seeing and perhaps holding koalas and also seeing the penguin parade (aka March of the Penguins).
Half way through the ride we stop at McDonalds. I have been eating so unhealthy on this entire trip :(. I need to make my own food and eat more veggies and fruits. But it's so hard because it's so expensive and we are always on the move. Hopefully I'll be able to eat healthier once I go home. But we shall see...
So after a very long trip we made it to Ramada Resort. This place is soooooo beautiful!!!! Look at it.
I mean it may not be a lot for many but from the places we've been to this is definitely an upgrade. Plus let me not forget to mention that we have FREE LAUNDRY!!!!! Wohooooooo
So 2 things I learned today?
1) Communication: We cannot assume people know how we feel or know what we are thinking. If we ever want to feel understood we need to speak up!
2) Change: We are all capable of change. But we must 1) be humble enough to acknowledge our weakness/faults 2) be desirous to change and 3) ACT!
Well that is all my loves...
Xoxo
Your Traveling Soul
Btw: I found 5 white hairs like three days ago :'( I'm getting soooo old :(
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