My travel lessons
- Stay positive
- Keep an open mind
- Friends make everything better....GOON
- Failing teaches you
- Keep an open mind
- If you go to the supermarket early in the morning or late at night, you get "Reduced for quick sale" groceries / do what makes you happy (I had 2 number 6's :P)
- Know ALL the facts before doing something
- You can do anything you put your mind to
- Sleep is the best part of the day
- you learn something new everyday
- People don't give a f**k, have no respect for what is available for them to use and are messy, ungrateful shits!!! >:@
- Its people you meet and friends you make that make your experiences much more worth while
- Road trips are awesome...I love Oz!
- Never say how long you are going to stay somewhere. It will prob end up being way longer than you anticipated..
- We have flip-flops for a reason. Don't run round in your bare feet... you might get sore toes :P
In the beginning I wasnt very optimistic. In Cairns we looked for jobs and the response from people was that there where none...anywhere pretty much. So being a bit down hearted and getting into a bit of a tizzy, a mate told me to think positive and that it pretty much wasnt right for people to be that negative. So, off to Townsville we went and done the job hunt again. I was hired to work for Austar (previous blog) but this only lasted for 2 days, and not letting the negative thoughts take over, I have now got a job in The Reject Shop, which I have to say I love! Thomas also had some work here, and now he iswwoofing on a farm for his 2nd WHV. We were only meant to come to Townsville for a week or 2...hey hey...3 months later and what do ya know!!? I also work at the hostel I stay at for my accommodation, meaning I can save a bit of money. This hostel is not like a hostel though, its too luxurious for that, but the people staying have no consideration for others. They leave their dirty dishes in the sink, and put dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher along with the clean ones, instead of having the decency to empty it 1st...They just don't care and its quite sad really! They aren't at home now!
Travelling means you meet a lot of different places, from loads of different countries. I have to admit, most of the people I have met are German, but hey. I have learnt to be open to new ideas and how things are done differently in other places. I have also become more patient (or just more laid back) as some things also need to be explained to people to help them understand. I have also learned that the people you meet make a difference to your experiences and you will make some great friends...I know I have (see here). So all in all, I am having a great time travelling and I would recommend anyone doing it when they have the chance :)
