so not much new is going on... still working on the farm clearing logs. Today i got to play fireman though, it was a change of pace. Dave (my boss and one of the richest men in Queensland from what i hear-he's a billionare-yeah and i work for him-yeah-yeah like you care) decided to burn another field (he has like 17000 acres) and so i got to go on top of the water truck and put out the fires when they went to far. It was hot and smoke enveloped me, but something i have never done before!- one reason im here right. At one point i thought i was going to melt or spontaneously combust it was so hot, and i have some burns, but it was fun. The fire ended up getting out of control though and we had to return to where we started it and try to tame it. So whatever that was today.
I should be here about two more weeks and then im off. I was going to leave this friday, but i feel like i haven't saved enough money to get me to Melbourne comfortably. My new group of buddies (Arni-who is henri shrago #2 and Alex) are probably leaving this friday as well, but we plan on meeting later. We were going to do the same plans on the way down, but now i will probably have to meet up. We all feel like we have to leave ASAP, but my $$ situation is worse and so ill have to stay just one more week. Gonna do Whitsundays, Fraser, Noosa, and maybe a stop in Brisbane and Byron again, but not sure. As long as im in Melbourne by Thanksgiving ill be fine.
One of my favorite songs so fitting right now...
A revolution has begun today for me inside
The ultimate defense is to pretend
Revolve around yourself just like an ordinary man
The only other option is to forget
Does it feel like we've never been alive?
Does it seem like it's only just begun?
To find yourself just look inside the wreckage of your past
To lose it all you have to do is lie
The policy is set and we are never turning back
It's time for execution; time to execute
Time for execution; time to execute!
Does it feel like we've never been alive?
Does it seem like it's only just begun?
Does it feel like we've never been alive inside?
Does it seem it's only just begun?
It's only just begun
The evolution is coming!
A revolution has begun!
(It has begun!)
The evolution is coming!
A revolution has, yeah!
The evolution is coming!
A revolution has begun!
(It has begun!)
The evolution is coming!
A revolution has, yeah!
Revolution...
R-Evolve
by 30 Seconds to Mars
a related excerpt from my journal...
Its so easy to lose focus of goals and feelings. I have to sit back and consciously think, visualize, and remind myself of my direction and progress. with our busy lives its critical to meditate for this reason. Also why i enjoy the rare boredom i experience as it helps me to sit and think about my path and purpose and what i should be improving. being in Australia has been excellent but also its tough to stay focused because there is so much going on and im worrying about things $$ and survival. Things have fallen into place though and when i hit the road ill get inspired again. Also being here i have to remind myself of where i was before i left for here. Remind myself why i came and what my intentions are for being here. Remind myself of past memories and experiences that made me more aware.
One book i am currently reading is titled The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and its great for learning about meditation. We all need to utilize the power of meditation, in whatever way you feel it. I know i don't meditate enough.
D "Man is made by his beliefs. As he believes, so he is" lee
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
october 17th
Not much new going on since the last post. Still working in Ayr and yearning for the day i get to hit the road again.
A lot of people have been saying how they respect what i have been doing for myself and that they wish they could be doing the same. A lot of people want to do things and follow their dreams, but never really do. At a young age i learned that no matter what, i can never regret my decisions. I have to give it my all and once a decision is made i have to follow through 120 percent (thanks uncle ken). I remember thinking this back in 6th grade though, and really that has been the foundation for who i am becoming today. Part of it is genetics (i come from a family of hard workers), part of it is my up-bringing (my family, especially my mom to thank for that), and part of it is my libra character. I have been known to be one of the most indecisive (typical libra) people around and its because i weigh all the positives and negatives about the situation. Sometimes this can be a detriment, but in the end i want to know that im making the right decision. Im lucky to say that i have few regrets. I should note that at times i have been known to go where the wind blows as well. At times i can be very spontaneous and just jump before looking. Wonder where i get that character from??? Its a good balance (libra again) and i would have it no other way, just wish i could tip the scale when i see fit.
Well one of the points i wanted to make is to tell everyone to follow your dreams. I probably say this more than anyone you know (my tatt, my quotes, my writing, etc.) but its so true that you can and should. Every new moment is a new chance. The younger we are the more chances we have before we get settled and have other responsibilities, but no matter how old or young you are you always have opportunities. Just be aware and jump on them the second they become present. Don't make excuses, make action. Running out of time so ill end with some good quotes, but first... thank you to all who say that they respect my decision to follow my dreams. It makes it all worth it.
There are many men who draw circles around themselves. there are those men who include brothers, sisters, mothers, and wives, in these circles. But some men draw circles around themselves that include many many more people. What kind of man am I????
I know many people destined for great things, and i feel they are partly responsible for helping me to realize i should follow my dreams.
The soul of the world is nourished by peoples happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize ones destiny is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.
Its so true. My conscious and subconscious effort have brought me to travel and follow my dreams.
It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting
Danny "realizing your personal calling is like getting up to see the sun rise while the rest of the world is still asleep" lee
A lot of people have been saying how they respect what i have been doing for myself and that they wish they could be doing the same. A lot of people want to do things and follow their dreams, but never really do. At a young age i learned that no matter what, i can never regret my decisions. I have to give it my all and once a decision is made i have to follow through 120 percent (thanks uncle ken). I remember thinking this back in 6th grade though, and really that has been the foundation for who i am becoming today. Part of it is genetics (i come from a family of hard workers), part of it is my up-bringing (my family, especially my mom to thank for that), and part of it is my libra character. I have been known to be one of the most indecisive (typical libra) people around and its because i weigh all the positives and negatives about the situation. Sometimes this can be a detriment, but in the end i want to know that im making the right decision. Im lucky to say that i have few regrets. I should note that at times i have been known to go where the wind blows as well. At times i can be very spontaneous and just jump before looking. Wonder where i get that character from??? Its a good balance (libra again) and i would have it no other way, just wish i could tip the scale when i see fit.
Well one of the points i wanted to make is to tell everyone to follow your dreams. I probably say this more than anyone you know (my tatt, my quotes, my writing, etc.) but its so true that you can and should. Every new moment is a new chance. The younger we are the more chances we have before we get settled and have other responsibilities, but no matter how old or young you are you always have opportunities. Just be aware and jump on them the second they become present. Don't make excuses, make action. Running out of time so ill end with some good quotes, but first... thank you to all who say that they respect my decision to follow my dreams. It makes it all worth it.
There are many men who draw circles around themselves. there are those men who include brothers, sisters, mothers, and wives, in these circles. But some men draw circles around themselves that include many many more people. What kind of man am I????
I know many people destined for great things, and i feel they are partly responsible for helping me to realize i should follow my dreams.
The soul of the world is nourished by peoples happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize ones destiny is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.
Its so true. My conscious and subconscious effort have brought me to travel and follow my dreams.
It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting
Danny "realizing your personal calling is like getting up to see the sun rise while the rest of the world is still asleep" lee
Friday, October 10, 2008
october 10th
still in Ayr and have been working for about 6 days now, today was a day off and i needed it. I've been doing very physical farm work in blistering heat. Started with some pumpkins and then picked some corn stalks (it was easy but long and hot and i was hungover from my bday), now im clearing a field. We pick up sticks and logs in a huge area. An old tundra was burnt down and is going to be turned into a farm and that is where we come in. I wake at 430 am, drive an hour, and then start work at 6. Its not too bad though. The pay is good and i get an incredible workout and a tan and get home by 3. We look like cavemen on our return though. We are covered in ash, soot, and dust. Ill only be doing this for two to three weeks though and then mangos start up. Undecided if im going to do that, but probably. So i should be here for about a month to six weeks longer, then its off for some fun... have a few things planned and i can't wait!
I saw my first kangaroo the other day during work, it was awesome. Ive seen some brown snakes (i think it might be the deadliest snake in the world) and some nasty looking spiders too. Every chance i can i take a look around and enjoy that im in the middle of nowhere in Queensland, on some random farm, working with people from all over the world. Its beautiful up here. I came here for an experience and that is just what i am getting. Ive met some incredible people and had great experiences with them.
Sadly i have to say "until next time" with my current group of friends. Krechelle is getting homesick, jah hasn't been as lucky as me in finding work, and kerri is gonna go with them and have some fun. I need to stay and make some $$$$, so tomorrow we part ways. Im hoping to meet up with kerri soon enough but plans are always changing so we shall see. Im sure i will see them when i head down south so it shouldn't be too long before we say hello again. Soon after i found out that they were leaving, i found out that my buddy Loni will be meeting up with me. It all works out. I love that. Its a cycle of hello and goodbye's in this traveling world i live in, but when you need something most its there. Always keep and open mind and consciously be aware of that next opportunity and when you need it most, the universe will be there for you.
My bday was good. Had a half day at work and then came home and swam and chilled by the pool all day. Night time came and we hit the hostel bar and was bday serenaded by my current group and some new german friends. Managed to wake up early the next day and work too, so all was good.
dan i am "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"
off to throw a few stubbies back and enjoy the moment. Every new moment is just that- a new moment. Enjoy them all.
I saw my first kangaroo the other day during work, it was awesome. Ive seen some brown snakes (i think it might be the deadliest snake in the world) and some nasty looking spiders too. Every chance i can i take a look around and enjoy that im in the middle of nowhere in Queensland, on some random farm, working with people from all over the world. Its beautiful up here. I came here for an experience and that is just what i am getting. Ive met some incredible people and had great experiences with them.
Sadly i have to say "until next time" with my current group of friends. Krechelle is getting homesick, jah hasn't been as lucky as me in finding work, and kerri is gonna go with them and have some fun. I need to stay and make some $$$$, so tomorrow we part ways. Im hoping to meet up with kerri soon enough but plans are always changing so we shall see. Im sure i will see them when i head down south so it shouldn't be too long before we say hello again. Soon after i found out that they were leaving, i found out that my buddy Loni will be meeting up with me. It all works out. I love that. Its a cycle of hello and goodbye's in this traveling world i live in, but when you need something most its there. Always keep and open mind and consciously be aware of that next opportunity and when you need it most, the universe will be there for you.
My bday was good. Had a half day at work and then came home and swam and chilled by the pool all day. Night time came and we hit the hostel bar and was bday serenaded by my current group and some new german friends. Managed to wake up early the next day and work too, so all was good.
dan i am "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"
off to throw a few stubbies back and enjoy the moment. Every new moment is just that- a new moment. Enjoy them all.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Oct. 5- the Ayr stories
so i haven't wrote in a while cause i have been all over the place. Ive seen a side of Australia i never thought i would see (the crazy drunk white trash lesbian side). Since leaving Byron Bay (i miss that place so much) i have traveled hundreds of km's...
Left Brisbane (can't remember if i posted my adventures there, but i won't now) about 4 am and traveled on a train about an hour north to Caboulture. Met up with a random dude i found on gumtree under the rideshare. We traveled about 12 hours in the car north to Airlee Beach (where Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef are). He was an Aussie local and just wanted some company for the ride, didn't charge me for gas or anything! I was sketch at first, but it all worked out. He was cool. He got me drunk along the way and then dropped me off and i met up with my current group. We had a few drinks and then drove another hour north to Bowen. I think i spent about 13-14 hours traveling that day, it was rough.
Spent about a week in Bowen. Its a small town with nothing but a beautiful beach. We were camping in a caravan park and had a good time. Spent a lot of time in the spa and the pool and swimming in the ocean. No work around though we eventually decided to hit the road for Ayr... this is when it gets crazy.
Ayr is a small town as well. We heard that there was a lot of farming work here so that's why we came. We show up and realize its a small country town with nothing to do, but get drunk. That's what the local "dero's" do anyway. We go to some backpacker hostels and look for accomodation and work but didn't have much luck. While there though one of the ladies overhears our conversation and says we can crash at her house for a night or two. She even had some farmer friends who might have openings for us. After exhausting all our options we decide to go. She pounds her beers, calls her "roomate" and we are off. We show up to a huge but fairly empty house. She says we can crash in one of the rooms, but before we do she has to tell us some things: she has a crazy stepmom who is delirius and forgetful and might forget we are there, Her "roomate" is actually her girlfriend and rocks the mullet and has a blind eye that looks crazy, she has a killer ankle biter dog, and a million people coming through the house. These ladies are about 50 and love to party. They killed a bottle of rum and probably 20 beers while we were there, so we were a little sketch about staying there. The girls thought they just wanted us to stay so they could rob us or kill us. By the time the day is over we heard this ladies life story... from her daughters problems, to her problems and her adoption, to her having to leave the house, to her girlfriend being in jail for 6 years, etc. Im leaving all kinds of details out, but lets just say we didn't want to stay. It was a crazy adventure. We left and looked for other options but didn't find much and ended up back there. She was nice and just wanted someone to vent to and keep her company i concluded. So much more to say about that night, but its getting long. Believe me it was a crazy night.
the next morning we left and got lucky with accomodation and a job, after much looking. We are now staying at a place called the Delta and Jah and i are working on a pumpkin farm. We are probably only working here for a few more days cause the work is almost done. We leave at 6 am to get there by 7 and work at least 8 hours. It's probably the hardest job i have ever done. Pumpkins suck balls. They are heavy, have a million vines with spikes (imagine fiberglass stuck all over your arms and legs with an itch that eventually turns to a burn), cause blisters, and the heat is unbelievable. All we do is cut, lift, throw, step, cut, sweat, lift, and throw all day. Im sore in places i didn't know had muscle. The first day is always the worst too. We are getting paid about 200 hundred bucks a day, on a good day though.
Probably leaving here in a few days and heading up to Tully to find some banana farms (the snakes and spiders there are the worst threats).
Running out of time, gonna get cut off.
Things are really well overall though. Im having fun and the people im with are awesome. Try to write more soon.
D "are we living just to die, or just dying to live"lee
chase your dream
Left Brisbane (can't remember if i posted my adventures there, but i won't now) about 4 am and traveled on a train about an hour north to Caboulture. Met up with a random dude i found on gumtree under the rideshare. We traveled about 12 hours in the car north to Airlee Beach (where Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef are). He was an Aussie local and just wanted some company for the ride, didn't charge me for gas or anything! I was sketch at first, but it all worked out. He was cool. He got me drunk along the way and then dropped me off and i met up with my current group. We had a few drinks and then drove another hour north to Bowen. I think i spent about 13-14 hours traveling that day, it was rough.
Spent about a week in Bowen. Its a small town with nothing but a beautiful beach. We were camping in a caravan park and had a good time. Spent a lot of time in the spa and the pool and swimming in the ocean. No work around though we eventually decided to hit the road for Ayr... this is when it gets crazy.
Ayr is a small town as well. We heard that there was a lot of farming work here so that's why we came. We show up and realize its a small country town with nothing to do, but get drunk. That's what the local "dero's" do anyway. We go to some backpacker hostels and look for accomodation and work but didn't have much luck. While there though one of the ladies overhears our conversation and says we can crash at her house for a night or two. She even had some farmer friends who might have openings for us. After exhausting all our options we decide to go. She pounds her beers, calls her "roomate" and we are off. We show up to a huge but fairly empty house. She says we can crash in one of the rooms, but before we do she has to tell us some things: she has a crazy stepmom who is delirius and forgetful and might forget we are there, Her "roomate" is actually her girlfriend and rocks the mullet and has a blind eye that looks crazy, she has a killer ankle biter dog, and a million people coming through the house. These ladies are about 50 and love to party. They killed a bottle of rum and probably 20 beers while we were there, so we were a little sketch about staying there. The girls thought they just wanted us to stay so they could rob us or kill us. By the time the day is over we heard this ladies life story... from her daughters problems, to her problems and her adoption, to her having to leave the house, to her girlfriend being in jail for 6 years, etc. Im leaving all kinds of details out, but lets just say we didn't want to stay. It was a crazy adventure. We left and looked for other options but didn't find much and ended up back there. She was nice and just wanted someone to vent to and keep her company i concluded. So much more to say about that night, but its getting long. Believe me it was a crazy night.
the next morning we left and got lucky with accomodation and a job, after much looking. We are now staying at a place called the Delta and Jah and i are working on a pumpkin farm. We are probably only working here for a few more days cause the work is almost done. We leave at 6 am to get there by 7 and work at least 8 hours. It's probably the hardest job i have ever done. Pumpkins suck balls. They are heavy, have a million vines with spikes (imagine fiberglass stuck all over your arms and legs with an itch that eventually turns to a burn), cause blisters, and the heat is unbelievable. All we do is cut, lift, throw, step, cut, sweat, lift, and throw all day. Im sore in places i didn't know had muscle. The first day is always the worst too. We are getting paid about 200 hundred bucks a day, on a good day though.
Probably leaving here in a few days and heading up to Tully to find some banana farms (the snakes and spiders there are the worst threats).
Running out of time, gonna get cut off.
Things are really well overall though. Im having fun and the people im with are awesome. Try to write more soon.
D "are we living just to die, or just dying to live"lee
chase your dream
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