Monday, July 21, 2008

Sorry it's been so long..

Well guys it’s been some time since I last posted, and I guess it’s because I haven’t been doing anything all that exciting. Just gritting my teeth hoping this thing called reality burns up into the atmosphere and I blast off into juice land, were everything’s soft and cushy, new and exciting and brilliant with spender. See here I go again wondering about a universe which apparently doesn’t exist, a world where frozen Coke flows endlessly on domestic taps.. Not quite, and I guess this is where I‘m at. As my fellow reader’s you would recall the post about the Ably Mangles Gun Safari, which was to take place soon and would promise to be an adventure to end all adventures. Well.. Reluctantly I will have to share with my readers that not all is as it seems.

After my last post I had the idea that I should invite Monkey Boy, the travel companion up to Darwin for awhile until he started his new job. My reasoning would be that this way it would allow us to partake in some mini-adventures sooner rather then later. This was all good and within a couple of day’s we found ourselves siting on the wharf fishing, enjoying the unique surroundings on offer.

The days pasted and it was pretty enjoyable, but still something became rather apparent. Something not new to me but more noticeable and acute as the days wore on. The realisation that I may have been romancing the stone, on a meaningless tangent from reality, caught in my own imagination.. And for those who know me, know I can be strangely random at times, and my imagination isn’t far off. But I guess not is all lost, yes my reader’s may not get what was exactly expected, but I’m sure with this new awareness brings new idea’s with potential execution.

I’m sure many have already discovered this but to me it’s new, something that comes with six months living in a different City I suppose. Finding, living and discovering new places not only externally but also internally. Realising I’m not so incompetent, or reliant on company to achieve the things I want. But rather the opposite and the more I’m let loose on the world the more I want to learn it for myself. Take my own time to smell the roses, or ponder the meaning of life. And here lies our difference’s, I’m infected, I’m driven and goal orientated.. I want something, and I’ll do what I have to too take it. I think this learning has put me in a different place where I know exist with my own thoughts and focuses and individuality.

This does not mean I’m not going to share some epic adventure’s though, so don’t fear. In actual fact for those who don’t know I recently quit my comfortable cushy job in Darwin and have now booked another one way ticket. This time it’s back to my root’s in WA, and first on the agenda is a quick 130+ km paddle down the now flooding banks of the Murray River.. Coincidently with the intention of spending a few day’s without contact, camping in the dense Jarrah Forest with my old man. I’m due to take off on the 7th so I’ll be sure to keep you posted.

Sorry this is one of those me,me,me,me type posts but I guess I just had some stuff to say. Until then I hope to hear from you all and I’ll be sure to comment on other’s work.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you've been on one hell of a journey of self discovery. I applaud you for your efforts, mate. It takes a lot of hard, honest thought to get where you are.
However, once you've found your way out of your soul searching adventure, I would love to see you back in our wonderful home state for a brew or two...hundred.
Hugs,
Me :)

Juice said...

See you on the 3rd Keza!

Essentially Me said...

Nothing wrong with a me,me,me post ... it's your blog after all!

:)

BloodRedRoses said...

Most excellent. I wish I had the guts to quit my job and just go... but alas, I have a student loan hanging over my head!

Very jealous, but very happy for you :)

Juice said...

EM: Ta, thanks for the encouragement.

Blood red roses: I wish i had the money just to come and visit Canada... Grass is greener i guess.

Well I just re-read that post. I really abused he commer didn't it!

LJ said...

Sometimes you have to stay still to find yourself and then once you do your ready for another adventure! Have fun on your paddling trip..I'm jealous!

ÄsK AliCë said...

I would love to drop everything and travel - how exciting! But for now, I have a good job and no guts :(
Have a great trip back!