Who knew hostel-living could be so much fun?

Yes that's right - you read correctly! I am loving the hostel lifestyle! I think because I picked one of the best with loads of great reviews (Base Backpackers near Darling Harbour) but I really am loving it!

I have met a ton of new friends, starting with my friends Natalie and Aimee from New Zealand. We spent a sweet day walking around the Taronga Zoo, where I got to see koalas, kangaroos (even if they were too lazy and were just lying in the sun!), and even the new baby elephant! It was a perfect winter day in Australia at 25c and I'm glad I got to spend it with my Kiwi friends!

One of the most convenient things about the hostel is the bar attached to it, the Scary Canary. It has become my new fave haunt! Thursday nights are ladies night and last week, us ladies partied up in style - champagne all night long for Christy (from NYC), Kate (from England), Michelle (from Melbourne) and myself!


Kate and I also headed to Bondi Beach this past week, where we did a 6km Coastal Walk between Bondi and Coogee beaches. They are so beautiful, I can't wait till the water gets a bit warmer to go swimming!!!

Quite possibly one of the funnest nights I've had here so far has been this past Monday's karaoke night! It was a crazy night with tons of new friends! I still can't believe that I sang karaoke and not only once, but THREE times! Myself, Kate, Claire (from England), Franzi, Anne Marie, and the two Tanja's (all from Germany) rocked out to Pink, Spice Girls and Abba! :)

So basically I'm settling into hostel life quite comfortably! Tonight is once again ladies night, so I'll be down at the bar, enjoying the champagne! And one week from today, I finally start my job as a typist for the Australian Government! It'll be nice to get some cash flow coming back in!

While I am having a total blast over here, I do miss my family and friends back home - and my new friends that I've met here who've already headed back home! I am making some amazing memories that will last me a lifetime and I fall more in love with Australia every day! If you're reading this and even thinking about a trip to Australia - my advice is to just DO IT!!!! You will not regret it, trust me! Even travelling solo - this has been the best adventure of my life! :)