So, before I go on about Africa... For those of you that have a MacBook, does it take forever to turn on? Like I literally try to not turn mine off because I get so worried that it won't turn on again. It takes at least 7 minutes to turn on and its just a black page with the little apple logo...just sitting there. Should I be worried? Anyhow, we had orientation today. But first we had breakfast. I am happy to report that we had "porridge" aka oatm...

Alirghty, I have been slacking. The fact that I have to pay for internet in South Africa sucks. So, update. For my last few days in Jo'burg I went to Soweto, as I mentioned. Hostel Worker #2, whose name is Gavin asked me if I wanted to cuddle and make out. This was after he told me all his woman problems. I am pretty sure he only worked at the hostel to meet women. He admittedly stalked me on Facebook, so hopefully he doesn't read this and get offended. B...

I've been saving up the past few days adventures to combine all into one. This is what I have been up to. I went into Johannesburg city. It's nice. It's crowded and there really isn't that much stuff to do there. I visited the African Museum and also the Carlton Center, which is the tallest building. It has a lookout which was lovely. I also saw Nelson Mandela's current residence, from the outside of course. Then for a few days I just wandered around by my host...

Wooo, where to begin. Well, the trip started off without a hitch. Ate some Five Guys and Orange Leaf in Lex before going to the aiport and I was set. You know, with the amount of traveling I have done in my 22 short years, one would think that I wouldn't get nervous about going anymore. No. I still get terrified. Mostly I am scared that the airline is going to lose my luggage. Just saying. Anyhow, then I made it to Chicago and waited around for a brief few ho...

Julieann is married now. The wedding was lovely yesterday. The highlight of the ceremony, other than them officially tying the knot, was when a little kid puked on his dad's pants and shoes, seemingly out of no where. Oh and the priest dropped the rings but truly the ceremony went on without problems. We then went to the pre-reception reception and began watching the NRL game. We ate foo-foo food at the real reception and of course it was delicious. I expec...