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Ok back, its like 8AM now. I have had a lot of apprehension on going here. I think I need to move from the hostel. Things are pretty expensive around here. I kinda just want to get settled first. Anyways, here are some pics!
Ah, so what we have here is a bag full of clothes, an extra pair of shoes, a towel, bowl, spoon, container, Dr. Happy Stein, and some other stuff. And in the MRD bag, yeah, N-SA style, we have a notebook and camera. Well the camera was in my hands, but it rested in there on the flights.
This dude sat next to me from Charlotte to LAX. His name is Cameron, and he was once from Australia. He now lives in New Zealand (where he is off to), and researches molecular biology. Really cool dude, and he listens to Slayer! Not to mention he had strong encouragement for me on going to Melbourne. He might be one of the reasons I have not yet chickened-out yet. But he told me something that is of utmost importance, and stemming from Buddhist philosophy. Never worry, because if there is a solution, it will present itself. If there is no solution, it will obviously not present itself, and thus there is nothing you can do about such. So worrying is pointless.
Dan! Artist who has done work for Mattel and Disney. He is now trying to throw-together a political satire piece. He is from L.A. and is freakin' awesome. Both he, and Cameron, were strong encouragement for me to go. And he said something quite warming. A parent's role is to dust off their kids, if they ever need help. I should never feel guilty if I need to approach my parents for financing. One of his sons is a physics researcher.
I have arrived in the Southern Hemisphere!
Me and Mike. Discovered him in my room at the Hostel. From South Korea. Really nice guy.
My bunk at the hostel.
The following pics are on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/matt-davis
I found it!
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Melbourne Central Business District, taken from the roof of the hostel.
Cheers!
-Matt
Buddhists are such lazy people, they expect the solutions to just come to them. I feel like you should earn the solutions to life or they weren't worth attaining. Right now you are earning what you get out of life and you should have no regrets.
ReplyDeleteBut, here is a Buddhist quote that I think is worth it's character space. "To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."
Nice shots!!
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ReplyDeleteLooks frikin awesome already. Im sure getting used to that time change is wicked. Def dig the dude from New Zealand's quote. Im so stoked 4 ya brotha. So you been chilin with the hostel folks alot?...hows the search 4 a place comming? Is the hostel coed?..haha...Ill b keeping n touch and following the blog bro...like to leave you with a quote as well:
"It was an average night backstage at a show
I seen this girlie that I knew, she was a cutie and Yo!
She had it goin' on from her head to her feet
Her shape was so petite, and so unique
Her eyes flamed with passion like she was possessed
As I shivered and quivered while she rubbed on my chest" -VIP
---Whenever in doubt my friend, follow your ICE ROOTS- HAHAHA
Kyle, bro, thanks for the words! I have my up and down times here. Times I want to go home to be secure, and other times I look forward to securing a room out here and enjoying the culture. The hostel people are not too bad. Lots of nice people around. But many of the people at the hostel are transient, meaning they are only here short term. Likewise, I hope I am here short term, as I really want to find a place soon! And to continue: "Moanin' and groainin' like she could take on the A-Team"
ReplyDeleteWell bro, its killer to hear from ya.
Cheers!