Xanos Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wow guys, I've actually done it. I'm gone and made the jump from Vancouver Canada all the way to Australia where I'll be travelling/backpacking/ bouncing around for the next year. After that well, who knows?It's all a little overwhelming right now to be honest, the combination of actually living on my own + living in an entirely different environment then I've grown up in before, but between the bouts of panic and "Oh my god what have I done" attacks, I'm actually feeling really good about where I'm at.And for my first full day here in beautiful Australia I woke up at 5:30 am due to jet lag and went and worked out on a playground. Go me. 3 Quote "If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there" Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 YEA!!!!! Congrats on being really brave and starting this adventure. Look up Lycan Thom in the Rangers - I think he's a fellow Aussie who originated from another continent. You two can swap stories!! Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 The SIde Tracked Quest (rough draft) Link to comment
The Most Loathed Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 That's pretty amazing. You've done what thousands of young people talk about doing and just keep talking, well into their forties. I commend you. Quote You can't spell Slaughter without laughter Link to comment
redwoodfog Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 That is awesome! You go! Quote Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 That's awesome, way to go! Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
Hooded-Warrior Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Welcome to Australia! I'm a Victorian Aussie born and bred. If you'd like any suggestions for pretty places to visit in Victoria let me know. Also high five for the playground workout! Good stuff. Quote I'm here so I'd have a chance in The Hunger Games. I'm here so that if the Doctor grabbed my hand and said "Run" I'd be able to keep up. I'm here so that I can climb every mountain.... Oh hello Sound of Music how did you creep in there? Link to comment
sylph Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 That's freaking amazing! Have an awesome time. Quote Link to comment
Guzzi Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wayhey! Good to see you got there safe and sound. I hope you're going to keep us posted on your Epic Adventure? Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
Xanos Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks for all the encouragement! You folks are awesome Today is day three and so far it's the best one yet! (Also the hottest)Any recommendations are absolutely always welcome, Mr Hooded-warrior Aussie. XD Quote "If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there" Link to comment
The Beard Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Nice! Have a great time! Quote Level 3 Bearded Assassin Str: 10 Dex: 9 Sta: 6 Con: 7 Wis: 4 Cha: 3 Current Challenge: Respawn Past Challenges: 1 2 3 Daily Battle Log Album "I'm not losing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of ever finding it again." Link to comment
minimuggle Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wow! That's amazing! Congratulations! Not just for having the courage to do it but also having the willpower to workout and to not just be all "ooh shiny" about all the new places you're seeing! Have an amazing trip!! Quote Link to comment
Hooded-Warrior Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 WELL *cracks knuckles and wriggles fingers*The Dandenong Ranges are gorgeous. For walking in and driving through. Winding roads, tall trees and ferns. Lots of little cute towns. Phillip Island - Penguins! Seals! Beaches! Wilson's Promontory - wombats! Other miscellaneous wildlife! Beaches! Squeaky sand. Seriously squeaky. Stunning wilderness. Smaller but also pretty walks/parks: Tarra Bulga national park, Mount Cannibal, Toorongo Falls.If you like history check out the Goldfields towns (Ballarat, Bendigo area) and there's also the Shrine of Rememberance in Melbourne.Melbourne the city is a whole new list of possibilities. Great art galleries, buildings (like the State Library) alleyways and arcades. Man. I love Melbourne. 1 Quote I'm here so I'd have a chance in The Hunger Games. I'm here so that if the Doctor grabbed my hand and said "Run" I'd be able to keep up. I'm here so that I can climb every mountain.... Oh hello Sound of Music how did you creep in there? Link to comment
Endor Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats on the big move and welcome to the lucky country, you're going to love it @barefootdawsy is ex-Vancouver and I'm ex-UK, we're both Sydney based. We have meetups in Sydney every couple months so if you're rounds these parts give us a shout and we'll make you feel welcome Check out the Aussies here: Aussie Rebels Quote Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
Draezin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 You left Canada during the playoffs?!?!?! Well, I don't blame you, not like Van was even in the playoffs... *cough*cough* hehe But all kidding aside that is one brave thing you did! I'm 35, and been living on my own for 18 years now. I don't think I am brave enough to live on my own AND in a completely different country! That is some crazy brave stuff right there! Quote Link to comment
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