April 27th i know...

im bad about writing in this blog site, as of late i have been doing more "freestyle" writing. I have been drawing a lot and writing in my journal. But for those few who do still read these posts i need to inform you that i am doing great. I now reside outside of Adelaide right across the street from a beautiful beach. Part of that beach is a nude clade area. This is the second beach i have lived on and i think im gonna make that a permanent trend. This morning for example i went for a job and workout along the beach as it was raining. The sun was still shining and it was incredibly relaxing and exilerating. Australia is quite beautiful no doubt.
So i am really enjoying Adelaide. It has a small town feel to it, but it is a large city. I am job searching here, but im also undecided if i will head west, north through the red center and ayers rock to Darwin and then Bali, or stay here. We shall see in the next couple weeks, either way i am really enjoying myself. There is inspiration aplenty so i have been writing, drawing, and writing music. I recently bought a guitar and fell in love with it. Some good results are coming out (i actually wrote a good journal entry on how musical instruments take on the souls of their owners). So all is well. Gotta catch up on so much computer time, i gotta go.
Keep the music alive and enjoy life.

danny "the one person not getting married this time of year"

March 30 time flies...

so just a quick update... Not much is new. Sierra and i are still in Beachport, we are still living with Kirby. Its gonna be sad to say goodbye, a good friendship has developed. Like i said in a past blog that is probably my least favorite part of travelling... saying goodbye to a deep connection. Thank god for technology in communication.
The only real change with us is that we have not been working much as of late (winters are dead around here) so i have been doing a lot of reading, writing, drawing, playing guitar, yoga, etc... you know personal development and passion chasing. I love it when i get the time to do that. I can't remember if i have mentioned it already but we also have a departure date. We will be leaving right after Easter and heading to Adelaide. We have friends coming down and a big weekend planned and then i will head back with them to Adelaide. Hopefully soon after i can hit the road and head west to Perth and continue what i am here for... seeing the whole continent. There are far too many dance floors to hit up (another of my new found passions). Went out last sat. and danced the night away. Im really being influenced by the Aussie "shuffle" i think it has incorporated itself into my dancing style. I hated it when i first saw it too, funny how things have a way of growing on you.
Anyway, things are well. No complaints. Can't wait to hit the road again and see where the wind blows me.
I hope this finds you all in high spirits and health.
Its been about 7 months over here, time has been flying by even though it feels like eternity at the same time.
I miss you all.

dedlee california

PS i just wrote an article that is going to be published here in Beachport!!! Guess that means im crossing the threshold from writer to author. My dream is manifesting!!!

march 16th-still in beachport

I sit and unwind to relax my mind
life decisions weigh my body unkind
worried thoughts about leaving it all behind
the future has the potential to shine

Do i try to change it, or let it be as it be
do i take control of destiny, even though i can't see?
Things will always work out for a reason
this belief has never stabbed me with treason
deep down i trust in what the future will bring
It will take me to a state where i am king of all kings



Not sure what i should do??? stay here in Beachport and take sponsorship, or continue my travels and see what else there is. Both are great opportunities and both have pros and cons. Either way ill be fine, and i know the decision will become apparent, but until then i will have moments of confusion. Things do always work out for the best!

Went sand boarding yesterday. Its exactly like snowboarding, except on sand and there is no lift to get you to the top. We went 4wd into the dunes around here and it was drop dead gorgeous. We raced along the shores of the continent as the tide was coming in and we dropped down huge sand hills. At one point the SUV (ute) started to tilt and slide and i thought we were going over. All was good though. We also raced along a dehydrated lake george and drove right down the middle of it. The drought situation here in australia is getting bad, there is going to be more situations where the lakes and water holes start drying out. It was a good experience to drive through a lake, but its something i hope i don't see more of. Yesterday was sweet, some new experiences and the beauty of this land to match. I hope you are having a great day.

prost, nostrovia, chin chin, suantee, cheers!

dlee

march 1- a poem about reflection

Thousands of miles away
like children out to play
love and freedom guide our day
cherishing everything they had to say

Bless-ed is the journey and direction
drivin by my beloved protection
more than just conscious selection
intuition was piece of the reflection

A dream that is my goal achieved
success my thoughts set out to receive
a life i knew i would soon come to believe
its astounding what i can now perceive




been doing a lot of thinking lately. With a lot of thinking comes a lot of writing. With a lot of writing comes poetry, short stories, and a sense of happiness. We have been very fortunate on our journies, especially as of late. I can honestly say that i felt something around me, protecting me, and guiding me on our way across the lower two states of Australia. Its crazy to see what we can do when we believe and motivate ourselves to the core. That is a little of what this poem is about.

yankee duder danny

Feb. 20th- we are here for a reason

so i still have to write about the hitch hiking experience, but that story is much to long for right now. So instead i will have to tell you all about my deep sea fishing experience. The day after my last blog post i was to head out bright and early for the middle of the ocean to go shark fishing!!! I was so excited i could barely sleep. So this was the first time in my life that i had ever done that.

We arose and were on the water by about 6 am and so we were a good distance out in the water when we saw one of the most beautiful sunrises of my life. There are many fires in the area and as you should know when CO2 is released into the air it causes great colors and reflections of light. Pretty pollution... what a beautiful disaster. Well with all the fires going on we saw an amazing sun jump into the sky and ignite the world with flashes of pink, purple, orange, and other colors. It was a sight i won't soon forget. So after about 1.15 hours of traveling we are about 30-40 kms out to sea and anchor in to go fishing. Throughout the day we catch about 7 diff. species of fish, around 60 in total. Our goal was gummy shark, and we only caught one about 4 feet in size. The majority of my fish were smaller sharks and goondards. Blah blah blah. If you want to know about the fishing part then ask me later. Lets get to the good stuff...

The amount of wildlife that far out to sea is astounding! We saw Albatros, tiny birds that literally skip along the water, and a seal that was just chillin on his back and sunbaking. Took some pics of this dude as i swear he waved and bounced. Soon after this we started hearing an odd but large sounding noise. Soon to come we saw a whale and her calf swimming by. They were a few meters out, but being in a small boat and seeing a huge wale in the middle of the ocean is such a beaufiful thing. Soon after this i had my first wild shark experience. We were anchored in and i saw some light flash from under the water, and immediately a fin popped up. It was a 6 foot Mako just checking us out and patrolling our boat. He soon got bored and left, but that was a crazy experience. I was only feet from it.

This was also about the time that i saw a huge flock of birds in the distance. As they got closer we noticed some splashing in the water and just assumed they were tuna chasing baitfish, but they kept on coming closer to our boat and this was the time i pulled out my camera. It turned out to be about a 100 or so dolphins!!! They came right up to the boat and started dancing and playing all around us. I couldn't believe what i was seeing. You can just feel their energy and excitement for life. They are such friendly, intelligent, happy beings ( you know some say they are aliens from another star system-google it). At this point i had to pinch myself to make sure i was not dreaming. I could stick my hand in the water and touch a dolphin! I would have jumped in and swam with them if i wasn't in shark infested water. Again i swear that i could see the smile on the dolphins faces, they blew my mind. After they came through i could feel a difference in the atmosphere. I will never forget it. Just in case you don't believe me i have the video to prove it, ill try and get that up on Facebook soon.

So after a seal, a shark, whales, dolphins, all sorts of fish and birds, we returned to gut our catch. Before that though we checked some of the crayfish pots, kept a few of the large ones, and headed home. Gutting all the fish took a while, but after that we had a few beers and enjoyed one of the best, most freshest fish meals i have ever had. I will never forget that day.

Even some of the local townsfolk have not been able to experience what we did that day. I can't believe the amount of life experiences we have had here in such a short amount of time. We are here for a reason, and that was just one of the many. Other reasons have been presenting themsevles in the last two days, one is to help someone with a huge problem in their life (story for another time), and yet again ill say... let intuition be your guiding factor in the decisions in your life. With a positive outlook and energy, you will not be dissapointed.

Much love to you all, i miss being home even though im living nirvana.

rod " universal we are but planets collide" beachport

Feb. 16th... and the last week or so of my life

has been incredible. I don't have enough time to write the whole story now, but i want to let you all know that i am more than just well. I am living on cloud nine right now! Have you ever had those moments where you can feel your pulse race like the power of a 100 tsunamis? the moments where you just have to sit at the top of a huge rock overlooking the edge of a continent and scream your heart out with the all excitement you have ever felt?(thats exactly what i did). The moments that make you feel alive? The moments that you live for? I can only begin to describe the way i feel.
Well we decided to leave Melbourne last week. We were broke and wanted to head to Adelaide as planned. The cheapest, and most exciting way, we figured we could get there was to hitch-hike. I had only done this once before and wanted to do it again, just to push my limits and experience. (After all i am writing a book involving all of this). I felt good about it, so i went with that notion. In the end it brought me to my current situation and place of residency... Beachport in Southern Australia ( a small fishing community along the famous Great Ocean Road). Never have i been to a place that is so hospitable and welcoming. On top of that there are some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline with no one in sight. And in addition to that there is something magical in the air. The energy of this place is profound, the kind of place that can only be described as a secret treasure buried among the sands of the coast. I heard someone refer to this area as a vortex-A place that attracts only those who are deserving and open to the benefits that it has to offer. The population all knows it, and is very happy. They all took us in and treated us, not like kids off the street or backpackers, but family.
In the end we debated, but decided that we could not leave just yet. Its too good of an opportunity to pass up, our previous plans will have to be put on hold.
So later i will have to write on how we got here. The whole hitchin experience, which is a story in itself. It was no coincidence, as intuition was the guiding factor. We had a few options as what route to take and for some reason, we both felt as if we were being pulled this way. It was the longer direction, but proved to be the right one.
Again, ill have to explain the whole story later, but we now live in Beachport with a dude our age, named Kirby. He is a chef (im eating for free and its almost comparable to moms cooking!!!! ... almost), and we get along great. I can tell that a great friendship is forming. We live a block from km's and km's of the most beautiful, deserted, beaches in Australia (soo many of those). We work at the bar on the beach, and we just do odds and ends around the place and get to drink, eat, and stay for free. The owner and his wife have taken us in and treated us better than any stranger in my entire life. They are some of the most genuine and caring people. They are losing money on us being here, but yet all they want is for us to be happy and remember our experience here. Kirby is gonna hook us up with a surf board. We made friends with some locals who have taken us out and gone Crayfishing (that was an awesome experience). Tomorrow the same guys are gonna take us out and go deep sea shark fishing!!!! All for free. The other day we went abalogne diving and then cooked em up. So it has been incredible. Why wouldn't we stay right?? so the next few weeks are gonna be exciting and im sure we will have many many more stories to write. Hopefully i can get them all up online.
Sychronicities have brought me here, and so i cannot stress enough to open up and drop all fears that society has tought you. Be open to the power of the universe and all of your postive thoughts will manifest into you living your dream. This is proof.

much love

Danny -life is a garden, dig it- California

January 23-27th- the advent of the dark moon of aquarius and the solar eclipse

if the title wasn't enough to hint at the madness that was this last weekend, well then please do understand that the energy was out of this world (pun intended... the dark moon... solar eclipse...got it?? okay good...).  If im not mistaken the shift into aquarius is supposed to represent a shift in consciousness.  Rainbow Serpent was the perfect festival to represent this symbol.  That in conjunction with the solar eclipse (which was only seen in certain parts of the world like Asia or Japan, and Brazil i think) meant that the vampires were coming out!  There was something in the air that you could feel.  Even before the festival began the vibration of everything was so intensified that I knew something big was about to happen.  When i found out about the moon and eclipse i knew it was coming.  Then the Rainbow Serpent Festival began...

It was a week of preparation and months of anticipation.  Now that it is all over i look back and think of how great it would be if everyone could experience that intense level of awareness and consciousness.  It was my first festival and one of the greatest memories of recent times, and def. one of the tops in my entire life.  Being surrounded by thousands of like-minded individuals is the best way to really let go of ego and feel life's vibration and start the process to evolve to another level.  I wish it didn't have to end this morning, even though i am exhausted.

So we arrived on Friday afternoon, got a perfect camp site that was close to everything and started the weekend.  We basically got acquainted with the city and the layout and then started to meet soon to be friends.  We danced, we partied, and saw some amazing art shows.  I ended up getting painted and this is when the energy really took control and we let loose.  

Saturday is the most memorable day for me and one of the greatest days of my life.  I awoke to start my day on Reiki.  My healer said that she was getting some strong psychic pulls coming from me so she asked to incorporate that into her reiki session and i can't believe how accurate she was and how much that effected me.  Her "specialty" was that "she had the healing power of mother universe."  I didn't really understand what she meant at first.  A lot of it is really personal but she was able to read me like a book:  She knew i had a few blocked chakras (my throat and my stomach-which i have had problems with lately), she pointed out some anxiety related issues i have had (probably related to traveling), she said that i needed to release a lot of energy and just go out and yell, she said that i needed to give affection and receive it (that i should go ask random strangers for hugs), she knew i was a performer, she knew a lot about me, and she even predicted something about a red star tattoo (she didn't know much about it except that it was on someone else and that it related to me) and how it was going to have a lot of significance for me.  I still don't fully understand the whole meaning of this.  Anyway because she had the healing power of mother universe she said that all i had to do was ask and i would receive.  That the universe would provide me because my intention was good, and it was magnified through her.  I was skeptical, but did it anyway.  Well it worked, and worked in a matter of minutes!  

I finished the reiki session and talked to her for a bit (i highly recommend that you experience the power of reiki if you never have.  Im committed to learning how to harness its powers.  Every time i utilize it, im amazed).  After i left her, i was walking around and ended up at a mantra chanting meditation class.  This immediately after reiki, was awesome.  Then immediately after meditation i met a massuese who gave me a lomi lomi massage.  Its a hawaiian full body massage that not only massages but works positive energy into your system and releases negative energy from you.  He also gave me incredible advice and sent me on my way.  Well all this healing is exactly what i needed and part of what i had asked for.  The compound effects from all three of these sessions sent my energy into an enlightened blissfull state and those around me seemed to notice.  I can't even describe the high i was feeling.  This was part one of the day, part two was even better...

Its getting long, ill leave out the details, but sierra and i hit the dance floor and met two lovely ladies. One of these ladies i fell in love with.  I don't know if i believe in love at first sight, but this girl stopped me in my tracks and i could tell that she felt the same.  It was crazy to feel it so intense.  Just as the Reiki healer had said... incredible attraction and affection was there if i just asked for it to come.  The sickest opening ceremony started and somehow the energy rose to another level and one of the craziest nights of my life ensued.  I have never ever, in my entire life, reached that level of euphoria and pure nirvana:  I saw things in ways i have never seen them before, I felt things i have never felt,  I tasted things like they have never tasted, I heard music sound more beautiful than ever, I can't even describe it.  I have never been on such a high vibration as i was that night, and i was able to share it with some of my closest friends and even a new friend.  I will never forget it.  I didn't even have to eat or drink much and i was perfectly fine.  Ask me later and ill give you more details from the night.

Sunday we dressed up in our ninja turtle costumes.  We had body paint, our turtle shells, masks, etc. and me being the orange party dude i had to have some spinning poi for nunchaku.  People were so appreciative of our costumes and the effort we put into it that we would have to stop about every five feet and take pictures.  We ended up taking hundreds of pics with random strangers.  We got filmed and will end up on the Rainbow Serpent DVD.  Check out the website for some of our ninja turtle pics (its on the facebook page).  We just cruised around and crashed the dance floors with our turtle shuffles and had a blast. We even met people after the fact who didn't see us but were still talking about our costumes.  I had no idea they would be so popular.  Finch had Crang hanging out of his shorts and even painted it green for effect.  It was so funny to see peoples reactions to it when they didn't notice it at first.  

That night was amazing and I saw some of the sickest poi shows i have ever seen.  Spinning fire is another thing that i am dedicated to learn.  Its such an elegant, stylish art form that makes people stop and stare.  I am hooked.  I saw some performers do things that seem humanly impossible.  The rest of the festival was awesome as well, but we took it fairly easy and had to recover.

The festival went all the way until this morning.  We had a great time and didn't want to leave so we stayed all the way to the end.  We weren't sure how we were going to get home and ended up hitchin it the whole way back.  We got lucky and met some beautiful ladies who had room in a camper van, and just like mother universe said when you ask you receive.  It was sychronicity at work and we ended up helping each other out.  They needed info. that we had and they helped us in ways we needed.  It was no coincidence that we met them.  Its amazing how things work out sometimes, but it all has to do with the power of pure intent and desire.  

So we are back in Melbourne for now and staying with Alex again, at least for a few days.  I have a date tomorrow with the lovely lady i met and who knows what will happen.  I do know that i want to hit the road despite the fact that i met her.  If you know me, you know that i won't let anything get in the way of my goals, we shall see...  

So Rainbow Serpent was an incredible festival that set the tone for a way of consciousness i want to be permanent.  Its amazing to tap into the deepest power of the human body!  Can't wait for Burning Man.

DEdLee "when you don't stop, you continue" michaelangelo

ingenious quote from our belligerant state of the weekend "humans get naked to make turtles and turtles get naked to make humans"

what is the date January 20th??

Just a few things to report... but then again i do love writing

Been a busy last few days since i quit my job.  It was over six weeks of work, and it always seems that around that six week mark i get bored.  So said goodbye collected my pay and started preparing for the festival that is Rainbow Serpent.  If you know nothing about it, its Australia's version of Burning Man, and if you know nothing about that either then i highly urge you to open another tab and check them out.  They are amazing in every way.  The only way to completely surround yourself with like minded people who are there for the same reason as you are... progress in every facet of life.  Music, art, events, lifestyle, and fun... im really looking forward to Luke Brown (he known as an enlightened prophet), the energy network, breath of life, R.I.S.E. (rythmic, interactive, Self-Expansion involving yoga, meditation, and reiki!), merkabah lightbody activation and Sacred Geometry, Mayan calendar workshops, Qi Gong, Soundhealing, and Tantra bliss (awakening life's stagnant energy within your body), Yoga, dance classes, huge live music bands, only to name a few.  Yeah its a hippy fest, but that is only part of it.  I have a lot of friends that will be going with me as well.  This will be a life changing event and im just waiting to see what happens here that will set the next chapter in motion.  Im completely stoked.  Its starts on thursday the 23rd and will end on monday the 27th.

So i have been preparing for this trip the last few days: rides, food, water, alcohol, supplies, and the best part... our costumes.  Everyone is supposed to dress up for this and a few of my friends and I decided we are going to go as the Ninja Turtles.  Handmade (and awesome) turtle shells, body paint, weapons, etc. the whole nine.  Remember our award winning costumes we made that one year??  well we are doing them again plus some.  This year we will also have April Oneil, and Casey the hockey dude... remember him?? (well it will be done by Kirsten, but i know she can pull it off), and some spinning poi.  Imagine lifelike ninja turtles walking in all spinning poi in synchronicity!  We are gonna try to pull that off.  Its gonna be a great weekend for sure.  

After RS we are not sure what is going to happen.  We all have open minds, but a desire to leave the city for the horizon.  We don't have a plan but i do know that it feels good to just go with the flow.  One of my reasons for being here is to push my boundaries and one thing i have always done is try to plan everything out to the point of stress and frustration.  Im letting go and trusting that all is going to work out with a job and housing (once again).  Intuition and pure intent say that things are about to become the journey i came here for.  We may come back to the city, but i have a feeling we are about to hit the road and work on a farm or find a beach.  

So all is well here.  Taking the steps to live in the moment, every moment, and i highly urge you to do the same.  You'll never fall in love with a passion if you don't fall at all.  

Until next time, i wish you stellar...

danny "Whenever we do something that fills us with enthusiasm, we are following our personal legend...  The only way to truly live our dreams is to wake up" california

January 12th- 10 days to go!!!!

Me and my new travel mate have once again morphed into turtles and started to carry our lives on our back.  We left the city for our much anticipated destination that resides in the trees of Hawthorn.  Sierra met a lovely lady named Alex who offered to let us stay at her place until we leave for Rainbow Serpent.  So we are here in Hawthorn with Alex and her sister until we leave for Rainbow Serpent.  Leaving the city is awesome- as much as i liked Melbourne it feels good to get away from it.  Ill be back there on my way to work, but not living there feels great.  

So Rainbow Serpent is quickly approaching and this is the culmination of the reason we came here.  Its gonna be a great festival full of energy, healing, art, and people.  I cannot wait.  After RS we think we are going to head west or go work on a farm again.  I want to get to a place with a better beach and live on the road.  So time is winding down here and im excited.  It will be sad to leave all of my friends i have made, but it has been fun.  That's the update for ya.  We are well and hope that you are all the same or better.  Miss you friends and family.  Ill write more soon now that i have good access to the internet and many adventures soon to come.

sLEEzy " we are what we think we are" D

six days into 2009...

Gotta start off by saying that NYE was incredible. Looking back on that night it seems so surreal. I know it happened but it seems more like a dream. We partied way to hard and i ended up getting sick for my first time here in Australia, but no worries. I had not been drinking much and so that day i took to it like i never missed a beat from my past. My body was not prepared for it. My bodies immune system took some damage from that night and i ended up getting sick which i am just now getting over. Just the same cold that everyone else seems to be getting in the world. On the road to recovery... Ask me details from my New Years and ill be happy to explain, but will not do so on here, as some may not want to hear allllll of em. Not what you are thinking though, i didn't even get my NY kiss!, but i didn't care either. Good times abound.

So now Sierra and Finch are both here, Finch arrived a few days ago, and we are just waiting it out for Rainbow Serpent. Finch is probably going to leave for a few days to go to Tazmania and Sierra and I are most likely stuck here working. We need to save up some money for now. We are having a blast though and trying to enjoy life in the city. Its a great place. Its starting to warm up a lot as well. The weather has been wierd (cold) and today was really hot. I think the dead heat of summer will be arriving soon.

In the process of making my new tattoo. Its gonna be sick. Details to come on that, im getting kicked off.

so im editing a day later... my next tattoo is gonna be about consciousness, awakening, passions, insight, and life. It all revolves around my favorite band Incubus' album cover for Light Grenades. Its an exploding grenade, but im going to change it to reflect my style. Inside this grenade i will have all of the above elements incorporated and it will reflect my life as of late. This new period of travel and passion in my life is a big testament to the story behind the tattoo, which i feel is the only reason a person should get something so permanent. It has to reflect you and who you are, and a good story to go with it is nice. That is exactly what this tattoo will be. I just have to find the right artist and have the money at the time. I never rush a tattoo, but i can feel it manifesting in my favor. We shall see. The drawing i have of it in my journal is enough to get me excited.

much love,

danny

happy NYE

my blood is rushing to the extreme. I im soo stoked right now. The main reason is Sierra just arrived safe and sound (and on time)! Another reason is that today marks the completion of a pact. A goal set many many moons ago. My first part of this accomplishment was me coming out here to Australia. That was completed about four months ago. The second part of this was Sierra coming out here and us being here together. This part was completed about an hour ago. So not only is it the perfect way to start off the New Year, but its also the completion of our pact. We are here together now on this journey and its only just beginning. We have plans to be here in Melbourne till Rainbow Serpent at the end of January but after that we are gonna hit the road and experience all of it. Finch will be meeting up soon as well. We all want to get a car, most likely a van, and travel and live out of it. Im sure we will end up doing that, and i can't wait.

So Happy New Years to all. May this year fullfill all your deepest desires and give you what you truly need. Its up to you to create and make sure that happens. I am following my dreams and i urge all of you to do the same. This is a very exciting time to be alive and i have hope for the future, despite all the problems right now. Consciousness is spreading and we are only just tapping into the power of being human. I have never been so excited to start off a new year as i am now.

Much love to all of you.

danny "what you are is what you have been, what you will be is what you do now" lee

also of relevance

"whatever joy there is in this world
all comes from desiring others to be happy
And whatever suffering there is in this world
All comes from desiring myself to be happy"

Dec. 28th/29th

its late, im going to bed soon but first...

I feel the next chapter is starting soon. I am completely excited for it. Ive felt my blood rush more in the last few days than i have in a while, and its in part due to relationships and people: Sierra is coming in time for New Years, my German travel mates (most of them) just arrived today, i met some really awesome friends of Finch the other night, and i have been looking forward to January. New Years will be one for the record book, and there are many musical festivals to get excited about. When January is done, the traveling will start again and i can't wait. We will probably get a van and travel around and live out of it, true hippy style. That will make the experience so much more personal and fun. We shall see what happens...
Ben you need to get out here too. My thoughts are focused on it and I know yours are as well. There is a spot in that car that you need to fill, maybe even room for Bella!

Someone told me today that life is a process, and its this process that we need to enjoy no matter what the end result is. Live your process to the fullest.

One of the hardest parts to traveling is the hellos and goodbye's in a matter of hours. Often we meet, we connect, we enjoy, and we have to say goodbye. This happened to me tonight, just as it has happened many times before during my travels. People come and go, and some you may never see again. Some we wish we could. This is how it goes and of course i would have rather met them than not have at all. It just sucks when you do connect with someone and then have to say goodbye. Good to know that strong connections can be formed in a matter of hours. My point is that you should cherish those friends that are always around and the connections you keep.

sLEEzy "name a time and a place and ill be there i swear, im falling from the front to the back of your mind" D

Boxing Day AKA Dec. 26th

in the states we have something similar and its called Black Friday (not to be confused with the infamous black saturday right L-bean, Cory, and Burger?) Well its the biggest shopping day of the year here so of course i had to work all day. Yet again, writing is my release to help me unwind. So it was a crazy day but i am almost done with work. Working through the weekend then taking some time off for New Years and the arrival of sierra!!! Some incredible adventures lie just out of reach, but soon to be cherished.

So another exert from my journal... I am really interested in Quantum Physics and I was reading my book the other day and found a great scientific explanation for what me and a few friends refer to as "the human network."

In Secrets of Attraction, from A New Science of Life (1981) by Ruptert Sheldrake: Morphogenetic Fields-fields of energy and information that are fed by each individual within a species. Waves of thought and personal evergy are poured into a group consciousness, an energetic field that reaches through time and space. Through morphic resonance the field builds momentum and in turn affects teh development of the entire species. Specific knowledge and behavioral patterns and habits accumulate in the field. That accumulated consciousness expands, and when it achieves a critical magnitude it moves into the awareness of everyone in the species. Morphic Resonance examples: 15th and 16th Renaissance in art, science, religion, exploration. The Industrial Revolution. The Technological Age. The Digital Age.

What an explanation of the human network! The idea that every thought, action has an affect on yourself, others (even time, space, and those you don't know) and the universe.
So what do you guys think? I find this stuff very interesting cause i can feel it even though its not completely tangible, there hasn't been much research on it, and its def. not a mainstream belief. Very interesting...

Danny "the only thing that matters now, the only thing that matters now, the only thing that matters now is... this could be perfect" ca-Lee-for-nia

Merry Chirstmas!

Merry Christmas everyone. As i am writing this you are probably all soon to wake up and celebrate your Christmas and mine is coming to an end. I envy that fact, only cause i want to be there with everyone. I didn't have a bad Christmas but it wasn't the greatest either. It was great to sleep in today (finally) but i have been nursing a horrible hangover all day. It was one of those that never really went away. Never made it to the beach either, which i was really looking forward too. I ended up at a work mates house where we ate and celebrated all day. It was a beautiful day and i was able to spend it with the Irish, English, Israeli, Aussie, a Russian and of course my American self. I have never spent a Christmas with such a diverse group. I just wish i was with friends and family, i didn't even get to talk to you guys. So enjoy it and ill be there in spirit.

I was gone last year for Christmas (on the cruise ship in Hawaii) and that was really really hard on me. I guess i didn't learn my lesson, but at least this year was better. Traveling has really opened my eyes in that aspect. I will never take for granted anything like that in the future. When you don't have something you truly do understand just how much it means to you. New Years will be good though as opposed to working last year. This time I will be with best friends and having the time of my life. Can't wait!

So i have to work 8am to midnight again tomorrow and im not looking forward to it. Im thinking i won't be doing this job much longer. We shall see how it goes. Sales will probably die down and the job really wears me out.

Well enough ranting... everyone enjoy every moment of their holidays. I miss you all. Much love.

danny "trying to stay conscious of it all" cali

Officially the 24th now... crazy days

gotta do this quick...

So the last few days have been nucking futs. Been working for insane hours and making insane money for doing it. 80-90 hour work weeks should have left with the cruise ship... just finished a 15 hour shift and get to sleep for a few and do most of it again. The only reason im writing this is because writing is a release for me, an incredible form of relaxation. I get to get my thoughts out and quite my incessantly-active mind.

So yesterday i get off and come home. When i get off the train i see a bum dude with a wierd vibe passing me. I didn't think twice about it until i get an aspycsiation (??) attack. I turn around to see this guy on the ground surrounded by 4 cops. Apparently they had mased him or used tear gas or something and i got the side spray of it. It was pretty crazy. I have never experienced that stuff before.

Today i was getting on the train coming home, just a few minutes ago, and i see this guy and girl fighting/arguing. She was pulling his feet and he was holding on (mid air) desperately clinging to a seat handle on the train. She was yelling about how she was going to get him arrested for trying to set her on fire. She was bruised and so was he. Apparently she had hit him with a shovel and so he got revenge on her. He kept saying he thought they were better friends then that... it was pretty crazy. The train is an adventure let me tell you.
I hate seeing shit like that. It really affects me. I don't understand why people have so many problems and let thier life get to a point like that, especially with such a public display. I have been really stressed out at work and i was looking forward to a relaxing train ride home only to step into that situation. Maybe that is why i was so shocked. Can't people just get along???

Any gotta post.

Happy Holidays. Almost over here. Can't wait for a day off and sleep.

love you all

danny

Dec. 20th on the train ride home today...

i thought of something and had to write about it in my journal. This is a little extract from my writing...

I have about an hours firde home so i gest some good thinking done! I thought of phases or moments in our lives where we see someone (a stranger), we have no idea who they are, and we will never see them again. They are just ghosts of the day. We pass by them in our daily routine and don't think twice about it. They are human, they are important, but yet we may never see them again. What it would be like to meet them all! Even though that is obviously impossible, but imagine...
I dont' want to be a ghost to some and them a ghost to me. Maybe i should stop a few hostst and explain this. Would they think i was crazy??? (would you???) Probably...

Imagine how many people could be important, could be potential friends and lovers, people that could help you, or you help them. Too many of us (myself included) are too scared to approach random strangers and try to form relationships in a matter of seconds. What are restricted by fear from something. what if this wasnt' the case?? Sometimes i feel drawn to strangers, my intuition tells me they are important somehow, but yet i don't know how to bring this up to them. I shouldn't care if they think im crazy. I should just act on it.

Tomorrow one less person will be a ghost from a moment in my day.

danni "your best intention was my worst invention" cali-for-ni-a

Dec. 18th life in melb...and the fullfilling life-the blood rush

So finally settled in to life here... at least more so. Been staying in a backpacker (the Greenhouse) for a bit and i have been working for a week now. I don't do much else but work and relax, and i really enjoy it. Haven't been eating all that healthy but aside from my usual health freak diet and my gym-rat mentality i feel pretty healthy. I haven't been drinking/partying at all, i go to sleep at a decent hour, and i wake up soon after dawn. I travel about an hour to work (on the train) everyday and work for about 10 hours and then travel about an hour home. The time on the train is incredible. Getting to relax, read the paper, listen to music, or just stare out the window is pretty incredible. There is some really interesting graffitti to look at here, and i haven't figured out why there is so much of it. I think the city allows it to happen. Try to get some pics of it soon.

I work in a mall at a kiosk where i perform and sell a magic trick. Its a little toy called the Wurli Worm and its pretty simple to use. It has an invisible cord attatched to it and we can do a bunch of tricks with it. The kids love and they are selling like an addicts cocaine. I work really long hours but at least im making about a 1000 a week. Finally gonna pull myself out of debt a bit and hopefully be able to save some. Not sure how long this will last (if the money will be that good post Christmas) but i should be doing it for a bit.

Got a few music concerts to go to around here in January, but after that im not sure if i will be sticking around. Ive been yearning for the beach and some decent weather. Before i ever left for Australia i told myself i would live on the beach, and i really really wanna make that happen. Ive been pondering Surfers Paradise. My brotha-from-anotha-motha Sierra is moving here by New Years and we will stay through January and then decide what to do. Us combined with Finch will make an incredible trio and we shall see where the wind blows us, but im thinking it won't be in Melbourne anymore. We shall see, its just a hunch, but usually my hunches are incredible pulls of intuition telling me that something great is to come.

So all is well and im enjoying myself even though its fairly boring right now. I guess the other side of my libra balance needed to ground itself. Ive been traveling for a few months now and it feels good to just sit and veg out. That will soon be over with though and ill hit the ground running again, look out.

Miss you all back home. The holidays won't be the same. Its been two years since ive had the holidays at home and i really really wish i was there. At least this year ill be surrounded by some of my best. Much love.

danni "life is the best when lived high and alive" california

PS- I wrote about this in my journal the other day. See what you think... leave me a comment about it. Ever notice when your minutes seem like hours, your hours seem like days, your days seem like months, and your months seem like years??? How do you feel about it?
I know that when that happens i truly feel alive. If time passes by quickly and I don't feel my blood rush then personally i feel like it was a waste. I need to feel my blood pulse and rush to really feel alive. If time seems to go by slowly, and i was active, then i feel like it was an accomplish. No time and hence life, was wasted. I just hate when life passes by unnoticed. I need to be stimulated, aware, and able to feel and hear my blood and heartbeat. We can't just live to die, we have to be dying to live. My point is that life here in Australia has only been about 4 months now (3 1/2) and it seems like i have been here for a year or more. I have done so much since i have been here and time has slowed down. Im not exactly sure why, but i know that i like that feeling. Life is not passing me by and i am relishing in it. I wish i could bottle that up and keep it that way forever. Help me make that happen and we will be the richest people the world has ever known.

GO OUT AND LIVE IN THE MOMENT AND BE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE OF THAT MOMENT

Dec. 6 the story of a story that brought me to tears (this one is a bit long)

Been in Melbourne for a bit now.  The other day my friend Loni and i decided to experience a different part of the city.  We went to Fitzroy and he had heard of this accomodation place called "home" so we went there to check it out ( im still looking for a place).  It was here that i met a man named Hassan.

Ive have never met a man that has a story like his.  He has faced death, destruction, humility, and more, and he still has more sincerity, kindness, compassion, and hope than most individuals.  His demeanor and tranquility was enough to entice me to sit through his two hour story...

Hassan is now an Australian citizen, but grew up in Afghanistan.  He is the son of a warlord who was in charge of 4000 soldiers during the Russian war in Afghanistan.  His father went through a lot as well.  Through his days Hassan fought many wars and saw loved ones die.  He saw his best friends and blood get dismembered and blown to pieces.  He told a very shocking experience of how he picked up his best friends head without the body connected.  The look in his eyes moved me so deep that i felt his pain!  One day Hassan, among others, was captured ( i think by Saudi's) and held captive for 9 months.  They were in a pitchblack room for 9 months!  He said he forgot what the sun was like.  Later they were told that they could either fight with the enemy or die.  None of the 70 soldiers wanted to fight and kill their own flesh and blood so decided to die.  They were shackled and kicked to their knees and one by one shot in the head.  Hassan saw 65 countrymen before him go and soon was to be his turn.  For some reason one of the opposing guards had a moment of clarity and helped five of them escape (not sure how).  He said they walked for 8 days through the desert without food and very little water.  Nearing their end, they bumped into a sheppard who saved their lives.  Upon his return home, his father said to an enraged Hassan that instead of fighting and doing something stupid he should just escape.  His father gave Hassan 4000 dollars to "just leave.  To go somewhere that has no war and no fighting."  Hassan ended up in Pakistan and gave all his money to a man that put him and a few others, including his cousin, into a tiny boat with no life-vests.  They were sent out to sea and eventually ended up in Australia to say it short.

Upon his arrival to Australia he was not treated well.  He was treated like a "terrorist" a term that i feel is used far to freely in the last few years.  Well he was put in detainment for a bit and later on a probation period.  He was not allowed to leave the country and could not get in trouble.  He was being watched.  He fought for about 6 years to get his citizenship here in Australia and was still never allowed to leave the country.  All the while, even here in Australia, he has faced racism, hate crimes, and negativity because of who he is.  

Maybe one reason for this is because he is a very active person now and wants those out there to know the truth.  He is a spokesperson for human rights and at times probably did not care about how he was getting the information out there... Hassan's cousin is the same for example, and all over his body he has scars from deep cuts.  They were self inflicted, but done for media attention at certain rights movements.  They want to get the information out there about how corrupt government can be (Hassan experienced it first hand) and how we are fighting battles that should not be fought.  He said that the Afghanistan people do not want us there.  They want to deal with their own issues and want us to fix our own problems and leave them to fix theirs.  I was un-aware but apparently afghanistan has been fighting with different peoples (Russians) for the last 35 years and their country was in a state of chaos and shambles even before we arrived.  Any 35 year war would leave a country in shambles. He thinks we are fighting with a country that is not a threat and has nothing to offer us... another vietnam, another cold war.  

I agree that this war is fought based on motives that run deeper than the general public realizes.  Many are brainwashed by media and don't question anything.  Its more than just oil.  Its about money, power, and control to fuel the egos of the corrupt.   This is another topic and i should note that i support our troops, but not necessarily those that control our troops.

So back to Hassan... he was a self declared "truth seeker" and that is amazing because i have referred to myself as such and i have many friends who declare the same.  He just wants people to get along and progress as one humanity, not viewed as different races and colors, just people...brothers and sisters as he stated.  He had a great attitude and peace to himself that surprised me, given all that he has gone through.  He didn't seem to have any hatred toward anyone, he had a good attitude about it all, and just wants to be treated decent.  I could go on for hours as he did.  We shared many similar beliefs and his story moved me.  He actually brought tears to my eyes at the end when, with ecstasy woven into his words, said he recently (after 9 years) got the permission to leave the country and see his family (some of whom he has never seen).  His father passed away but he finally gets to see his mother and family who are still in Afghanistan.   It was a very compelling couple of hours to say the least.  I walked away feeling rejuvinated and uplifted from the emotion and exchange of deep conversation.

Hassan, from one american to one afghanistan, i wish you the best of luck.

may the future of humanity be as bright as your attitude

Dec. 1. Five days from 3 months here!

So i finally found some good free internet time...

Chillin in Melbourne right now as i have been here for the last week or so. Its been good let me tell ya. Lorraine and Angie came to visit for thanksgiving! Finch flew in from the west coast near Perth and my French buddy Arni came over from Sydney as well (we had to show him what thanksgiving was all about-he dug it). We all went to our American friend Kirstens house for dinner and had a great night. She cooked a huge meal and we got our drink on. It was incredible to spend it with Aussie's, Americans, and my French homeboy. We made the rounds and said what we were grateful for and almost all agreed that we were happy to share it with a mixed culture.

Spent the last few days in St. Kilda (south Melbourne) and i have been hunting for jobs rather hard. Got a few trial shifts and potential jobs. The one today went great and i have another one this weekend at a restaurant sitting on top of the beach. You could say that im pretty lucky i guess. Not so sure if i want to live in Kilda, even though its a great place, i just had my heart set elsewhere. We shall see what happens though...

So before i came here i was on my epic east coast journey. I touched on most of it in my last post, but i feel i have to write a little more on Fraser Island. This trip was in-fucking-credible. Having the chance to drive around on an island and do whatever we want (ie drink/party/cause ruckus) was so rejuvinating. We all let loose and made sure we wouldnt' forget the trip. This island had amazing sights as well. There was one lake that was surrounded by tea tree so that when you jumped into it you felt as if you just had a healthy skin dose of greatness. Some of the cleanest water in the world. Perched lakes are extremely rare and most of them are found in australia. Saw a bunch of wild dingo's... the second night there it was raining and we forgot to take in some food bins... the dingo's ate all of it. I won't soon forget this trip, i want to do it again before i leave Australia. After this trip we went back to Rainbow beach and stayed for a bit. This place is one of two gateways to get to the island and RB is just as fun. We had beach bonfires, amazing beach day trips, and great friends around. I won't soon forget some lovely people i met here.

So now im in Melbourne and i think ill like it. Melbourne and Sydney both remind me of San Francisco and Chicago in their own rights. SF and Chi-town are two of my favorite cities in the world so thats a great compliment. The cities here are clean, friendly, happy, and beautiful. Something about them that will make you fall in love- an ingredient that not all American cities have.

The three months i have spent here seem like so much longer. Its wierd, but time seems to move slower here. I can't put my finger on it, but i have talked to many others about this and they agree. Maybe its the "no worries" lifestyle, but whatever the reason i think i like it. I can't wait to get back home, and home seems like such a long time away, but i think i will enjoy the "slower time." You never know what you have until its gone, and if for no other reason, being here will make me appreciate home so much more.

I should probalby get to bed, so i guess thats it for now. I really do miss you all so much.

dani "when freedom is outlawed, only the outlaws are free" california

nov. 23

I only have 20 mins to talk about this trip so a lot will be left out but here goes...forgive the errors...

Left Ayr after 6 weeks of work. Headed down to Airlie Beach for the weekend. Couldn't book the Whitsunday tour until Wednesday so we enjoyed a few days loungin around. Airlie Beach is in the tip three of my Australia destinations so far. Small beach town where everyone goes to party and get away and see sights. Chilled at the lagoon during the day (not safe to swim in the ocean, even though the lagoon is right on the ocean) and went to party at night. Stayed at the YHA for a few days then moved to the cheaper and more lively, and world famous, Magnums party hostel. Left for Whitsundays.

We spent 3 days and two nights aboard a racing sailing ship. Cramped quarters but good times. It was one big party among the most beautiful sights. We helped sail the boat, we snorkeled (saw giants sea turtles, a zillion fish that i won't even get into...some bright ones, some big ones, some scary ones... manta rays, and a lot of dying coral sadly), we went to Whithaven Beach (one of the most beautiful beaches i have ever seen (swam with small sharks, Manta Rays, and even walked on the ocean!! -there was a place that was shallow and had the tide come in from each side for a long ways out into the water). Saw Hayman Island- the place i was originally going to work at. Its a beautiful getaway for famous people. Glad i didn't work there thats for sure though. Nothing around. Post some pics on Myspace or Facebook soon of this whole trip. Gotta move on.

Next we did Fraser Island. First though we took a bus immediately after we got back from Whitsundays. It was supposed to be a 12 hour ride and it turned into a 24 hour bus ride. A petrol car flipped and caused a major delay, sadly there were dead bodies-didn't see em though FYI. Got to Rainbow Beach (another of my fav. AU destinations). Stayed a night and then did Fraser Island. Its a three day two night self guided 4 wheel drive Safari on an island! That rocked. We were the party bus and the others knew it. Got in and drove around (no time ill have to talk more about this later). The first night i will never forget (thunderstorms in the distance, clear skies and a thousand stars (no exaggeration)above, a harvest moon, and a beach party that kicked ass). Saw a ship wreck took some pics). Slept on the beach-got attacked by the biggest flies i have ever seen-they bit and drew blood. Saw an amazing sunrise. Drove to a lake that has some of the cleanest water in the world-a rare perched lake. Swam and drank as i was swimming. It was so clear you could see 15 meters deep... amazing. Went to champagne pools and on hikes. Got sunburned. Made amazing friends. It rained the second night. Got soaked. It didn't matter cause we were soo stoked on life. Got stuck and had to push us out. Saw amazing beaches yet again. Saw blow sand alley. Ill post more details on this island later. Left the third day with little sleep and kept on partying.

Got back to Dingo's in Rainbow and kept the party going. Met amazing people here. I loved it. Stayed a few more nights and then had to leave to go to Melbourne where i now reside!! Im staying with a few ladies i met back in Byron and its cold as hell. Finch, Angie, Lorraine, and Arni are arriving in the next few days and im stoked and exhausted. Gotta catch up on sleep and earn some money now.

love you all. gotta post.

dani cali