So here goes another time of my life after travelingstatus. You all saw it coming...its a long one, and kinda spiritual. So skip it if your not into that shit. So I gave up literally everything to take this journey. I quit my job, sold my home, and left some pretty sweet people in Canada, I stand at the boarding gate in Manila with Toronto displayed. I really cant believe this day has arrived. I was a person that never wanted to go anywhere unless it was with another person. I was afraid of traveling alone and going anywhere I didnt google the shit out of and know every detail about. I was scared of open water and scared of being alone. As cliche as it is, I found happiness and found myself. I can confidently say that if today was my last day on earth (knock on wood), I would be utterly and completely happy with everything that I have done in this life. It is a very powerful feeling to have, 100% satisfaction with every moment. There was a point when I couldnt remember the last day that I felt, wow, today was amazing. Quite the opposite is true, I cant remember the last time I had a bad day and I think that streak is somewhere around 800+ days. With that said I wish the courage for everyone to get up and start doing what truly makes then happy and makes your soul shine. One thing I have learned through all this is that HAPPINESS is a CHOICE and also a STATE OF MIND. There is no one to blame but yourself for not finding happiness. I filled my memories, heart, and soul to the brim with experiences I never thought possible. Near death experiences, animal experience, ocean and earth experience and more importantly the humans I experienced from all corners. I could have stayed on the straight and narrow and work my way up the ladder, build up my retirement, maybe meet someone and start a family? Who knows... Instead, I rode in planes, trains, boats, horse drawn carriage , bamboo rafts and even elephants. Slept in huts, caves and tree houses and even an old tire. Been detained and stranded and cut off. Learned to play cricket, surf, drive a 4x4 on a different side of the road and became a divemaster. Worked at beautiful resorts watching the surf and humpback whales, a dive centre soaking up the ocean everyday, and hard labour at a vineyard scattered with rainbows and kangaroos. My biggest obstacle in front of me is keeping this mind state and this high on life. I know Im returning to a different life than when I left. Heaps of friends getting married, starting families, buying homes and progressing in their careers and I realise I will be the odd one out. But you know what? Someones gotta be a bit different and live a different way, and Im alright being that guy. Its not for everyone, but I think it suits me just fine. Im treating my return home as a new adventure, and new chapter, with a new state of mind and new kind of love. I thank everyone Ive met along that way, and Im not gonna tag like a hundred people. Even if it was for an hour or a month or more, you were a part of this life changing ride. 18 hour flight back to the great white north, and I cant wait to see all your faces. Its going to be amazing mates :) Cheers if you made it this far. Thanks for reading #staysalty #alwayschooseadventure #smashfear Just remember... A comfort zone is a beautiful place where nothing gets done.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:38:36 +0000
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