I came home from Shepparton yesterday and went to work in the city today. I really enjoyed myself. I was surrounded by friends. I laughed the whole day. I talked to people I had never met and they engaged me in conversation.

I passed a milestone last Friday. I went to my first ever Aussie Rules football match. I barracked for the Western Bulldogs against Collingwood. I had a good time and even got into it enough to yell, “Come on, Doggies!” It’s a fast and skillful game.

I passed another milestone last Thursday. I ate my first chicken parmi meal at a pub. I also got up in front of a crowd and sang karaoke. The song? I will survive by Gloria Gaynor.