What were you grateful for this week?Bonding with my host mom more. What was the most challenging part of this week?Getting [my host family’s son] up and ready for school. Struggled because he wouldn’t listen at times. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week....
What were you grateful for this week?Friendly strangers. What was the most challenging part of this week?Finding balance. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Helping any kid with their homework can be a test of patience. I’m glad that I can assist them in...
What were you grateful for this week?FaceTime. What was the most challenging part of this week?When the boys don’t understand what I’m saying. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. This whole week the host dad has been out of town so I wake up early to take...
What were you grateful for this week?FaceTime. What was the most challenging part of this week?When the boys don’t understand what I’m saying. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. This whole week the host dad has been out of town so I wake up early to...
What were you grateful for this week?Public transportation. What was the most challenging part of this week?Learning how to get around on public transit. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Putting the girls to bed and I was able to teach them some...
What were you grateful for this week?Going to the beach with most host family on Australian Day. What was the most challenging part of this week?Settling in and jet lag. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Cooked dinner for my host family on my night...
What were you grateful for this week?This week I was grateful to be able to get out and go on a weekend trip!What was the most challenging part of this week?The kids are still trying to get used to me (and me to them) and we are still working out how to best...
What were you grateful for this week?Being able to see some of the great things in Milan.What was the most challenging part of this week?Shopping for shirts (I hate shopping for clothes).Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. My host mom asked me for an...
What were you grateful for this week?Being able to see some of the great things in Milan.What was the most challenging part of this week?Shopping for shirts (I hate shopping for clothes).Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. My host mom asked me for an...
What were you grateful for this week?Books for the rainy days. What was the most challenging part of this week?It's been cold and rainy, so it was hard to get out and do stuff through the week. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.I helped my host child...
What were you grateful for this week?The opportunity to see the Brisbane Temple of the [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]. What was the most challenging part of this week?It’s really hot in my room and I had a little bit of a hard time sleeping. Tell us...
What were you grateful for this week?Not traveling alone! Sometimes, traveling by yourself has its perks, but I was grateful to have someone else with me.What was the most challenging part of this week?Getting my train ticket for Rome. Tell us about a "wow" moment you...
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