#grateful – Happy Wandering

January 5, 2018

I took a walk

On the back of a very chill Christmas, a spectacular start to 2018 on top of a mountain, and generally giving myself permission to stop and rest for a week – life has felt easy. I realised some time ago that the pathway of my life was not that of those surrounding me. At most opportunities I have wandered, time frames and reasons varying. On the side of Mt Tambourine in South East QLD I realised I was pretty much the only person left to provide approval for the life I have chosen. And I love it. I can honestly say that in 2017 no two days were replicated. It was my…

written by Happywanderer - Posted in Self

November 1, 2017

Guidance & Listening

The weekend past was full of adventure and uncovering new places and spaces. I am a huge fan of spontaneity and when I get asked to come play on the Australian coastline, who am I to refuse? Being based in Brisbane, accessing the coast comes with an hour or more of travel which leaves lots of room for personal refection. This driving time was full of questions, many of which I have yet to resolve. Since returning home from Maui and running the marathon that I’ve been planning and discussing for most of 2017, it feels like I’m back at the bottom of the roller coaster. There was a peak,…

written by Happywanderer - Posted in Balance, Relationships

November 11, 2016

Remembrance Day

Today was a magical day. Sitting in a lodge in Kinloch, I was reflecting on how thankful I am on this Remembrance Day. My Pop fought in WW2, he is the person I usually think about most when I’m giving thanks on this day. Today, I was thinking about my wonderful friend Carla who is in the service, the friends and family of those who are absent, reflecting on ANZAC day spent in Villers-Bretonneax last year, and the uncertainty of times. I am grateful. The life I lead is full of love, full of joy, challenges, overwhelming chaos, and fun. I thank those who gained meters in the mud in…

written by Happywanderer - Posted in Travel