So today was my last day in Cairns.
Wow
It's with both a heavy and light heart I'm writing these words.
Heavy because, I'm leaving a place that has meant so much to me and for my growth. It's the end of this chapter and I'm saying goodbye to people that are very dear to my heart and that I might never see again.
Light because, I've had amazing experiences. I've met amazing people and this place is just that great, surrounded by such beautiful nature is unreal.
It started all at the hostel Bounce, where I worked for accommodation. Scrubbing toilets, making beds while sweating out the alcohol and shame from the night before was weekly. When you live, work and party together you end up having a lot of fun moments, sharing a dorm with 16 other people was not easy, but you learn to live with each other and you get so close so fast, I've had some really memorable times there. It was here I experienced my first bush doof. Wich is basically a rave out in the middle of no where (jungle), people with all ethnicities come together to dance, enjoy electronic music and have a crazy fun night until the sun goes up. It was also at Bounce where I read "the power of now", wich sparked my interest for spirituality a lot more and the eager to learn more about myself.
After my two moths in Bounce I moved in to my first private room in Australia, after one and half year! It felt so nice to finally have the place to relax and sleep in for myself. This gave me space to take meditation more seriously and have more time for myself. And now I was surrounded by people who was more like minded. Not long after I moved in, me and a big group of people that I've met went to Orin-aya wich for me was a festival that changed everything. Being with such amazing people, really high energy and only good vibes on such a holy place, surrounded by ancient nature. We all grew and became better people that weekend. Thanks for every one that was involved, it was the best.
But also small things in my day to day life, like work, waking up most of my mornings feeling good about going to work. I was feeling grateful that I managed to get my hands on this job, surrounded by nice colleges that were really good to me. It opened up the opportunity to now let me continue with my travels. Even on my days off, we would go to an Island for the day, hike, go to the park and being active, playing frisbee, reading a book, being creative, cooking food and just try to make every moment count. I've been so rich, rich in experiences, rich in love and friendships, rich in health. I've never felt this good and confident in myself. And a lot of it I have thank that to my surroundings, it made it all a lot easier.
I'm going in to this next chapter with excitement, but of course I'm nervous. I've been in my comfort zone these last few months, with people who know me and I know them, where I've had my steady routine. And now I'm leaving again to find another comfort zone. Wish me good luck :*
Start thanking life
Be grateful to yourself, because look where you are, look how far you've come.
Thank yourself for being who you are.
Thank yourself for taking the step out in the world because you wanted to grow, to then discover your endless possibilities, that you can never dream to big.
And be patient, good things comes to those who seek it.
Here is some photos of the other day when we were hiking this mountain. It was very challenging both physically and mentally, especially going up. But it was so rewarding, when I got up there my body was so exhausted, yet so relaxed. We got hit by this amazing view, and as if nature wanted to be a bit extra rewarding some clouds went through the mountain creating this magical light. Even when we walked down the mountain we where blessed with a really nice sunset.
Because I haven't updated in the longest time, I'll take the next few days/weeks to update with photos, thoughts and music I've been listening to. Maybe you'll find it inspiring.
Something that I've started to value a lot since moving to Cairns is sunsets. It's a good way to wrap up the day, to take a moment reflect on how you felt during the day, watching the beautiful colors change in the sky and also just a good way to hang out with your loved ones.
In a little food stall at this festival called Mushroom Valley, I learned a lot about life. As I'm waiting for this delicious falafel wrap I look around. You can hear Psy-trance bumping in the distance from the stage. People a sitting and eating food, waiting for food or just talking to each other, it's a very relaxed place. No other place to be, no worries, just enjoying being there.
When there is no worries, stressful or judgemental thoughts, new and interesting thoughts bloom. I feel connected to every single person in this space, I have something in common with everyone. I am you and you are me. We have the same desires and want the same things in life.
I see an old man holding a little baby, the sun is shining through the ceiling right where they are standing, throwing this beautiful light on bptj of them, circle of life right there. How we can walk on this earth most of our lives trapped in our own mind, not enjoying the delicious, beautiful fruit life gives us. Beauty is always around us, you just have to look for it.
Från Byron Bay
Våran utsikt från hostellet vi bor på här i Brisbane.
Efter att ha spenderat en hel vecka i Byron Bay (som jag älskar med hela mitt hjärta) så har vi tagit oss vidare till Gold Coast, eller surfers paradise för att vara lite noggrannare och man kan ju säga att det är veklingen så stor skillnad på städerna här.
Jag diggar ändå Surfers Paradise men det är alldeles för mycket av en storstad till skillnad från Byron Bay. Idag var vi en bit utanför stan och kollade på en jättestor surftävling, hahah man märker verkligen hur okunnig man är inom de, det var världskända surfare som man inte hade någon aning om vilka de var som gick förbi en.
Men aa det har ändå varit trevligt den korta perioden man har varit här på guld kusten. Imorgon åker vi vidare till Brisbane.
Dagen började igår med ösregn, men framåt lunch började de klarna upp. Så Darcy som nu för tiden är våran guide och chaufför sa att vi skulle åka till ett vattenfall. Vi skulle först åka ut till ett vattenfall, men vid två ställen var vägen helt översvämmad pga av regnet dagarna innan. Så vi åkte till ett annat istället där vi var helt själva, hoppade från klippor och solade topless var vad vi gjorde.
Sen på eftermiddagen åkte vi till stranden som är lite av en samlingsplats för alla som bor här.
Hahah jag älskar verkligen Byron Bay, blir nog att jag och Elin åker tillbaka hit efter att vi har åkt längst kusten. Så jäääävla niiiiiiice
Hallå alla där hemma
Så nu har jag inte bloggat på en vecka, men jag har mina anledningar. Wifi har inte funkat som det ska här nere. Så här kommer ett lite längre inlägg och en uppdatering på vad vi har gjort den här veckan.
Så det börjar med att jag och Elin landar i Sydney på morgonen och möter upp Elin och Frida. Vi checkar in, och resten av dagen traskar vi mest omkring i storstaden. På kvällen åkte vi till Bondi beach, och hade picknick på stranden med vin och billig mat. På kvällen gick vi ut i Bondi och träffade gamla vänner som vi hade stött på i Asien ett år tidigare.
Dag två gjorde vi lite mer sightseeing och traskade runt i "the Botanic Garden", så sjuukt mysigt. Men det var även här vi insåg att man inte kan äta ute om man har lust har kunna betala hela resan. Så här handlade vi in burkbönor i tomatsås och havregryn så man levde på de, billigt, tips tips. Det kan ju inte alltid vara luxury life liksom
Dag tre var det ännu mer häng på Bondi Beach, vi promenaden längst havskusten på eftermiddagen också sååå fiiiiiiiiiint. Dag fyra (lördag) var vi på "mardy gras" som är pride paraden här. Hade verkligen skitkul hela kvällen. Sån bra vibe, alla är var bara så lyckliga, en riktigt lyckad kväll.
På söndagen så åkte vi nattbuss till Byron Bay där vi nu är och ska hänga resten av veckan. Det har varit lite dåligt väder men vi försöker göra det bästa utav det. Vi har även mött upp men våran käre vän Darcy som vi hängde med i Thailand förra året. Jävla skön människa att hänga med måste jag säga, vi hade en liten roadtrip där han visade oss runt alla fina ställen här.
