This week was definitely more relaxing from a professional standpoint—let’s call it the calm in the midst of the storm.
I had Friday off, as a few of my mates from Sydney came up to visit. Our expedition started in Townsville on Thursday, where we spent the night before heading down to Airlie Beach, with a scenic pit stop right here in the Burdekin to show my mates around my new home-town.
Having not known much about the place before arriving, they were pretty pleasantly surprised by North Queensland. We had a blast, and they definitely left with a better understanding of why I speak so highly of this place—and how that admiration goes far beyond not needing to wear three layers in winter.
And for all the fun I had, my coworkers were back in the office picking up my slack. Huge thanks to them for giving me the space to enjoy what felt like a much-needed moment of mental disconnection—and for, in general, helping me grow and flourish as a young journalist over the last few months.
As great as the break was, it’s now back to business. I’m looking forward to what the next few weeks bring.