I haven't felt like myself in almost two weeks. I haven't been able to pinpoint the problem but it is almost like I'm underwater. Actually, it might be the intense pollen levels in the air. For someone without severe allergies, my itchy eyes and sneezing are pretty bad. But also the amount of stress involved with my consistently changing living situation, job situation, the holidays, and making friends has made me feel like I'm underwater and can't catch my breath. Kind of like those cliche emo songs we all used to sing in middle school. So after much discussion, Shaun and I have decided to switch up our travel plans. We wouldn't be true backpackers if we didn't at some point in the trip and there is no time like the present. So Thailand, here we come. 4 weeks earlier than expected.
To tell you the truth, I'm a little nervous about going. Not only am I not mentally prepared, but I need to go buy tropical strength Deet so I don't attract mosquitos 3 cities away.
I hope this is the right decision. But $5 guesthouse and 80 cent beers can't be all bad, right?
I'm going to the Great Ocean Road and Sydney this week. Sydney will be a 3 day marathon of Finding Nemo quotes. I have a smile on my face just thinking about it :)
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Christina, one thing about Asia is that u must learn to let go of your control & go with the flow. Things are so transitory over there & if u expect things to happen the way u want it to be, u will be constantly stressed. Remember of the Turtle in Finding Nemo, yeap, that's what u should be. It's all good, sista! One other thing, be careful with what u eat & what u drink. Hay fever is bad in Australasia. On top of your insect repellants, make sure u bring with u diarrhaea remedy. Trust me, u will thank me later:)
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