On September 3, 2020 at 9:21am I received the phone call I had been dreaming about for over 8 years. Your permanent resident visa has been granted. GRANTED. I was officially in my forever home: Australia🇦🇺 The weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders. It was official. Australia is my home. Let me be honest, there was never an option that Australia … Continue reading You’re Never Wasting Time Finding the Right Way Home
There’s about 5 people I know who may pick up on this Doctor Who reference! Let’s be honest, how fucking boring is it to call this post a reflection of 2016! Thpppt!! 4 Things and a Lizard is way better. THING 1: I brought in 2016 while in Hunters Valley for Lost Paradise. I was alone in the middle of the valley and mountains with no … Continue reading 4 Things and A Lizard
What can I say about Australia? To the date of this post, I’ve traveled: – 14,800 km (9,200 miles) by car – 387 km (241 miles) by foot – visited 4 of the 6 Australian States (New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria) -Driven the Pacific Coast Route from Sydney, NSW to Cairns, Queensland, Overlanders Way, Explorers Way, Red Centre Way, 3/4 of the Great Southern Way, and Great … Continue reading Australia, The Next Chapter
This quote could not hold better advice for any dreamer out there. Such a simple statement, but so much truth in 12 words. First, I have to thank Karen Peace (follow her on Twitter or Facebook) for posting this on her Instagram because it just strengthened my belief and motivation that the goals I set for myself in 8 months are right. Not that I have/had a doubt … Continue reading If You Can’t Stop Thinking About It, Don’t Stop Working For It.
If eternity is measured by memories treasured in the hearts of loved cities and friends…Then Shel surely knows that he lives as he goes to the The Place Where The Sidewalk Ends. – Sullins Stuart This piece of concrete etched with those words lays outside of one of my favorite churches: St Paul’s Episcopal Church. I’ve never been in the church. I just stand outside … Continue reading I Know Where the Sidewalk Begins
There’s always something we’re trying to reason with: family, friends, lovers, kids, pets, coworkers, etc. Those are all the outward things we try to reason with. What about the inward things. Thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. What about that battle one faces every day with the image staring back at them in the mirror. How do you reason with yourself? Lately, I’ve been in a mood. … Continue reading Trying to Reason with the Hurricane Season
It’s been a couple weeks since I last posted that I was packing my car and heading back South and this photo pretty much sums up what I was feeling, thinking, etc. I can say without a doubt that my decision was 200% the right thing to do. I have never been happier than I am right now. I currently sleep all the way through … Continue reading Just Like That
I’m not saying goals this year. It’s such a horrible word because if you don’t reach your goal, you feel like a failure. BUT if you miss a target, one can step back, realign and shoot again. See how much weight has been lifted off one’s shoulder already!! Here are my LUCKY 7 targets for 2014! Spread more positivity and Universal magic, love, and luck … Continue reading Targets for 2014
May 2014 bring you Universal love and luck. May 2014 fill each day with Universal magic. May 2014 be a glorious and wonderful adventure with family, chosen family, and friends. May 2014 be filled with love, living each moment to the fullest, and so much laughter that your face and sides ache. May 2014 find you healing from hurt, heartache, sadness, depression, and sickness. May … Continue reading My 2014 Wish For You
Image by Theodora Mansueto A reminder to us “adults” to return and be kids sometimes or as the The Bloggess put it, “…the importance of being ridiculously silly whenever possible.” Continue reading No Point in Being Grown Up