Promises For Australia

Toady's the day I finally land in Australia. If you know me then it's been one hell of a journey to get here. I planned it early in 2017 with a former close friend of mine however after developing a tropical disease in Costa Rica I wasn't able to fly out so had to delay. I decided whilst I was back in the UK I might as well work the season again and head out at the end of the year. I'm honestly so glad I made that decision. I am more prepared this time around and I have met some incredible people that are also heading out at the same time (some have become really true friends) So because of this I have made some promises.

A lot of people have asked me the common questions for this trip, "how long you going out for" "where you going" which will also be included in this post. 

1. Enjoy it

The most important promise I have made about this trip is to enjoy it.  If that means I come home after a few months then that's the way life has planned Australia for me, all I care about is having an amazing time and making the most of this opportunity. Earlier this year I was so stuck on the idea that I was going to move out there for a year, maybe longer. The first thing I would do was get a job then explore to make sure this trip lasted; I saw anytime under a year as a failure. I was so stressed and I knew that this would follow me to Australia so something had to change. My whole outlook on this trip did. Now I'm going out to enjoy myself and just see where I go.

2. Memory's Over Time

 As I mentioned above earlier this year I was so set on the idea of staying out there for a year etc, finding a job for this to happen. This is not the way to look at it (don't get me wrong if you want to move out there for life then do it, I believe in you!) For me its all about the memories. I want to go skydiving and learn to surf, meet incredible people and make life long friends. If that means I end up coming home after a few months then so be it. I would rather have an epic few months then a boring year. Then again if it all works out and I manage to stay out there for a year then so be it!

3. Be myself

I'm still young and still trying to figure myself out and honestly nothing beats travelling to help me find myself but I need to promise myself that I will be me and love myself for who I am. I can see it now, there are going to be times where I compare myself to others but they will need to stop. People will like me for me and that's all that matters. Plus, I'm sure I will loose the weight from stress eating the last few weeks with all the walking and the weight of my bag whilst I'm here.

4. Go with the Vibe

Another common question I get asked is who I'm going with, in which I simply reply "me". Australia is another one of my solo adventures but its not going to be a lonely one. As I have mentioned before in my  what I learnt in London post, I am a true believer of going with the vibe and by going solo I am able to do so. A group wants an extra person for a road trip? Sure! I will go. There is a lot of farm work in cairns, you say? Off I go! And I can do all this without having to worry about another person. Don't get me wrong there might be a time when I meet someone and we travel for a bit but there is always that's freedom to stay or go. I also promise to take any opportunity that comes my way and just go with it. 

I hope you enjoyed this post. If you want to know more about my trip feel free to comment below.
This post was inspired by Peachpaige's Promises for 2018.