Life is an adventure
I like to think, that life is full of adventures.
Everything you do and experience is a new adventure or part of some bigger adventure.
Somehow thinking like that there is a whole new meaning for everything.
I cannot think, that something is complete shit when at the same time I also think "well, this is part of the adventure."
Same goes with positive things, it all is part of the adventure. It is fun to think that way, rather than thinking how one holiday is just a holiday, one day is just a one day. It is all part of the bigger picture. ;) Okay, I will stop brainwashing you now.
I am leaving Brisbane behind and taking a 4.5h (if I remember right) train to Bundaberg - a city near the south-east coast of Queensland (source: Wikipedia). And once I arrive in Bundaberg, I will hopefully be able to start my farm work (aka fruit picking and packing) within a few days.
But this whole thing is kinda crazy though.
The truth is, that I never had a plan that I would get the 2nd year visa. And now I am basically leaving to Bundaberg to do the 88 days (aka 3 months) specified work in a regional area, to sign off the days for the 2nd year visa.
It is mind-blowing how things change so fast.
Yeah, my life pretty much changed when I came to Australia, and even that one was not my plan.
So I guess, that I have changed a lot, and therefore also my plans have changed.
Nowadays I also have more courage to change my own life, more courage to choose what I want, instead of thinking what others might think about my decision. :)
In Bundaberg, I will be staying in a working hostel, and even though I have heard a lot of bad stories about similar kind of hostels, I am ready for the adventure. I am ready to take this as a challenge.
After all, you all know how much I love challenges and challenging myself. ;)
To get the 88 days done and get back to Brisbane. If I will not totally fall in love with the farm work - which I do not think so. :'D
Ok, to be honest, I have one even bigger goal and that is staying alive. Because I guess, that most of you have heard some of the news about the backpackers who have died during doing their farm days. Very sad, but also considering how many foreigners are doing the farm work and staying alive, I would say those are rare incidents. So do not worry mom, it is totally safe! ;)
But you know I am not quitting! ;)
So you might see me complaining, having damn hard days, feeling like quitting, but you will NOT see me quit.
I am going there and staying there until I have done ALL 88 days.
You might think I am crazy - do not worry, sometimes I think if I really am.
Yes, I am going to stay in a hostel where one room has up to 8 people.
And yes, I will be sharing all the common rooms with up to 100 people, including a kitchen and a bathroom. Imagine the mess at the evening - better do my meal prep at once and in the morning time. ;)
And yes, the work might not be the best one, and the hostel conditions might not be even near to basic luxury.
There are hundreds of us in the same freaking boat.
We all are there for the same reason, to get the 88 days done.
And I am sure, that I will get some friends who will make even the bad days worth it all!
I am ready for this, and just remember this: I will complain (for sure), I will be a little bit afraid for my back (yep, already thinking that one, and will try to have physio appointment before leaving so I can get some tips on how to survive), you will see me posting pics (and probably some blog posts) how I feel like wanting to go home (just wait for it) --> all those with a drib of positivity (because that is who I am)... But you will probably also see me posting a lot of positive posts (hopefully!), and having fun.
Just keep in mind, that I do not quit, and that is all you need to know. That will be the real message behind all the complaining pics as well. ;) Dedication.
Everything you do and experience is a new adventure or part of some bigger adventure.
Somehow thinking like that there is a whole new meaning for everything.
I cannot think, that something is complete shit when at the same time I also think "well, this is part of the adventure."
Same goes with positive things, it all is part of the adventure. It is fun to think that way, rather than thinking how one holiday is just a holiday, one day is just a one day. It is all part of the bigger picture. ;) Okay, I will stop brainwashing you now.
Adventure awaits
My next whole new adventure starts on the 2nd of February. So in two weeks. Wow, that is so soon...I am leaving Brisbane behind and taking a 4.5h (if I remember right) train to Bundaberg - a city near the south-east coast of Queensland (source: Wikipedia). And once I arrive in Bundaberg, I will hopefully be able to start my farm work (aka fruit picking and packing) within a few days.
But this whole thing is kinda crazy though.
The truth is, that I never had a plan that I would get the 2nd year visa. And now I am basically leaving to Bundaberg to do the 88 days (aka 3 months) specified work in a regional area, to sign off the days for the 2nd year visa.
It is mind-blowing how things change so fast.
Yeah, my life pretty much changed when I came to Australia, and even that one was not my plan.
So I guess, that I have changed a lot, and therefore also my plans have changed.
Nowadays I also have more courage to change my own life, more courage to choose what I want, instead of thinking what others might think about my decision. :)
In Bundaberg, I will be staying in a working hostel, and even though I have heard a lot of bad stories about similar kind of hostels, I am ready for the adventure. I am ready to take this as a challenge.
After all, you all know how much I love challenges and challenging myself. ;)
Not a quitter
I have one goal:To get the 88 days done and get back to Brisbane. If I will not totally fall in love with the farm work - which I do not think so. :'D
Ok, to be honest, I have one even bigger goal and that is staying alive. Because I guess, that most of you have heard some of the news about the backpackers who have died during doing their farm days. Very sad, but also considering how many foreigners are doing the farm work and staying alive, I would say those are rare incidents. So do not worry mom, it is totally safe! ;)
But you know I am not quitting! ;)
So you might see me complaining, having damn hard days, feeling like quitting, but you will NOT see me quit.
I am going there and staying there until I have done ALL 88 days.
You might think I am crazy - do not worry, sometimes I think if I really am.
Yes, I am going to stay in a hostel where one room has up to 8 people.
And yes, I will be sharing all the common rooms with up to 100 people, including a kitchen and a bathroom. Imagine the mess at the evening - better do my meal prep at once and in the morning time. ;)
And yes, the work might not be the best one, and the hostel conditions might not be even near to basic luxury.
But you know what?
I do not even care about that.There are hundreds of us in the same freaking boat.
We all are there for the same reason, to get the 88 days done.
And I am sure, that I will get some friends who will make even the bad days worth it all!
I am ready for this, and just remember this: I will complain (for sure), I will be a little bit afraid for my back (yep, already thinking that one, and will try to have physio appointment before leaving so I can get some tips on how to survive), you will see me posting pics (and probably some blog posts) how I feel like wanting to go home (just wait for it) --> all those with a drib of positivity (because that is who I am)... But you will probably also see me posting a lot of positive posts (hopefully!), and having fun.
Just keep in mind, that I do not quit, and that is all you need to know. That will be the real message behind all the complaining pics as well. ;) Dedication.
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