Went for a big 90k Sydney to Gong ride this morning with a pommie bloke Ben from work and just as I hit 60km mark and got off the freeway and the scenery was about to turn very picturesque and hilly, I managed to get a staple in my tyre. What are the chances of getting a flat tyre from a freakin staple?!! That was so unlucky and very disappointing. I suppose the upside of it was that I was right in front of the train station and could get a train back into the city. Otherwise, I would have been walking for maybe 20-50kms or hitch-hiking! Lucky from that perspective... I will give it another go next weekend and hopefully will conquer the hills to Wollongong once again. I do aim to finish that 90km ride. It is pretty spectacular.. and I am confident I have picked up the one and only staple from the 90km radius, so I should be alright next weekend ha.
I have around 8 weeks left until I have to leave Australia and head back to Ireland. Considering how time flies, I am starting to get a bit nervous and panicky of what's going to happen and how I am going to set my life up again. In a way it is exciting - I love the feeling of not knowing what future might hold for me. I am sure it will all work out for the better in the end.
I suppose there might be an opportunity for sponsorship at work if I really wanted it but the question is do I really want to stay here long term? It could be a nice idea, however, not sure if I want to do the job they could possibly offer to me. It is not the kind of job I had in mind. It is the second best option but would it all be worth it long term? Looking at the pros and cons of Australia vs Ireland. Yes - I agree the weather is much better over here and there are tonnes of beaches to choose from but would that determine my whole life? Ultimately, it may not be the decider.. I find other things more important like people I have and have had in my life. Staying here would mean that I have to start all over again. Build new relationships, friendships etc. How about friend and family that have stayed behind? Surely, that is worth more than golden sandy beaches and 35C heat and of course amazing cycling!
There is plenty to think about and as I said to my Irish friends a few days ago when we met in a fancy cocktail bar in Shangri-La (overlooking Sydney Harbour): "Home is where your heart is" and I think I could call Ireland my home, even though I actually don't own a home there!
So the next eight weeks I will try to enjoy myself as much as I can and make the last few months the ones to remember in the years to come!
I have around 8 weeks left until I have to leave Australia and head back to Ireland. Considering how time flies, I am starting to get a bit nervous and panicky of what's going to happen and how I am going to set my life up again. In a way it is exciting - I love the feeling of not knowing what future might hold for me. I am sure it will all work out for the better in the end.
I suppose there might be an opportunity for sponsorship at work if I really wanted it but the question is do I really want to stay here long term? It could be a nice idea, however, not sure if I want to do the job they could possibly offer to me. It is not the kind of job I had in mind. It is the second best option but would it all be worth it long term? Looking at the pros and cons of Australia vs Ireland. Yes - I agree the weather is much better over here and there are tonnes of beaches to choose from but would that determine my whole life? Ultimately, it may not be the decider.. I find other things more important like people I have and have had in my life. Staying here would mean that I have to start all over again. Build new relationships, friendships etc. How about friend and family that have stayed behind? Surely, that is worth more than golden sandy beaches and 35C heat and of course amazing cycling!
There is plenty to think about and as I said to my Irish friends a few days ago when we met in a fancy cocktail bar in Shangri-La (overlooking Sydney Harbour): "Home is where your heart is" and I think I could call Ireland my home, even though I actually don't own a home there!
So the next eight weeks I will try to enjoy myself as much as I can and make the last few months the ones to remember in the years to come!
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