April Showers Bring May Flowers

It’s 12:30 am on the first of May – can’t believe how quickly time is flying – I’m already nearly four months into my trip. Some friends have been not-so-subtly reminding me that I haven’t written in forever, lol. I think it’s because I’ve just been so happy here, that I’ve lacked any motivation to sit and write about the past, instead opting to indulge in the present. April was a very happy month – despite the massive amounts of rain we got in Suva, things were all around good! We're finally seeing more sunshine than rain lately, which is thoroughly welcomed :)

 Today is Monday, which means I luckily have no classes. I decided to go into town for some groceries, and realized that it was the first time since being in Fiji that I’d gone into town alone. Back home I’m incessantly independent. Here in Fiji, I’ve come to realize that my habits have definitely changed. In my Lonely Planet and on Trip Advisor there are recommendations made that tourists should opt not to frequently go places in Suva alone. Despite feeling both safe and at home in Suva in the last few months, I guess my subconscious has lead me to take that advice to heart. It was great to have some alone time away from campus, even if it was mostly spent in Suva's outdoor farmer's market. Oh, that’s another thing that I’ve failed to mention here – the market in Suva is awesome! Countless vendors come from all over Viti Levu to sell their goods, so finding produce that's organic, fresh and well priced is common. I especially love the local papaya, ginger and green beens =)

 The last few weeks since Spring Break have been relatively uneventful. I’ve just been continuing to enjoy life with new friends & new surroundings (well neither are technically very new any more, but still). I went to a yoga class with Christy for the first time since I left Vancouver, which I was really excited about! It was great to be testing my strength again – that’s what I love about yoga – it makes me push the boundaries of my body in a peaceful environment. The class wasn’t bad, but it made me miss my regular instructor at home – can’t wait to get back into a regular practice of it. On Friday, Christy and I explored a bunch of side streets in Suva and came across some great finds – particularly at a thrift store, where I found a secondhand dress that is officially the greatest item in my wardrobe! That night, a flood relief concert was held at a park in Suva. A few of us went to it, not expecting it to be as big and exciting as it was! It was a great way to donate to an urgent cause whilst enjoying the company of Fijian music, dancing and locals.

 That's all she said for now... xo