Feeling virtuous that I made it to 9.30pm before needing to go to bed.

Jetlag is a sonofabitch.

Back to (work) life, back to reality...

Can I push through my jetlag until at least 9pm so I don't wake up at a stupidly early hour tomorrow??

$1,000,000 question...

As if it's not bad enough to have to come back to Australia, the universe mocks me with losing a whole day travelling back from the States and twists the knife by seating me next to a manspreading woman, who doesn't get the concept of personal space.

On the upside, the most adorable little girls befriended me in the departure lounge. Lola, who has cerebral palsy, and her little sister (who's name also starts with an L, but I couldn't quite understand what it was) had been to Disneyland and were showing off their Dory and Judy stuffed toy collection and telling me about their favourite rides (Dumbo was the big hit). Their visits throughout the flight made it a lot more bearable having to sit next to Mrs Personal Space Invader.

About to end my US trip and jump on a long-haul flight to Melbs... despite home-dramas, I've managed to have an awesome time... and it really has reinforced my desire to return permanently. Since that's going to be unfeasible for a year or so at least, I'll just have to plan another trip sooner rather than later!

A sunny walk around the neighbourhood, some study time and dinner and drinks with the lovely Linaloo was an awesomely chilled way to spend my final (full) day in the US. Tomorrow starts the long journey back to chilly Melbs.

Caught the train into San Fran today and wandered around - painted ladies, farmer's markets, strolling along the wharf area. The level of homelessness is quite distressing... so many mentally ill and homeless people who have set up camp on the main streets. Literally every block had at least 5 homeless people on it. Apparently it's illegal in San Fran to move a homeless person on - they can stay where they like for as long as they like. Which sounds to me like the city is throwing its hands in the air and avoiding the problem of finding these people a safe place to live. Such a shame.