Ever since I first learned about Australia in the fourth grade, it has been my dream to travel there. Now I will be spending a year in the land down under starting mid-September. This will not just be a trip to experience Australia; however, it will be a much needed journey of self-discovery. While diving the reef, visiting museums and cafes, trekking on camels and ogling roos I can gain perspective, understanding and a love for the life I aspire to. Hope you enjoy traveling with me!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

So many unknowns...

I've spent the last few days trying to figure out exactly what I want to do when I'm in Australia. I have so many ideas, and so many dreams, but it all seems to have been turned upside down in the last month. It has definitely been a challenge to try and get back to the excitement I had a year ago, and the independence I felt.

It seems somewhat ironic that the "Eat, Pray, Love" movie just came out in theatres. I feel like I'm taking the same type of journey. After losing myself in love, and then losing that love, I need to find the things that I care about again, and that make me happy. Who knows if I'll be able to find myself again in Australia, but I'm sure I can learn to be happy and independent again.

2 comments:

  1. Ur going to have an amazing time here, if u expect the unexpected!! It will be everything you want it to be and more, if u believe it will..
    Look into what lies ahead, rather than what ur leaving behind..cause trust me, time just goes too fast when your having fun, u will be back in Canada in a few years reminiscing about the crazy fun things u did in Australia!!

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  2. What Vanessa said. :) I'm excited for you. I think you will find a whole new you there, or at least new parts of you (not physical like an extra arm, lol, I just read how that sounded). Go for it. I'm going to watch that movie when it comes here. Maybe that's something I need to do again as well once I get better. Go remind myself of the me that feels lost.

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