Ramblings from a roamer

Hinny

I'm not one to start threads. It generally isn't my thing. But there are times when I just sit up and say, hmm, I should put a few words down and just start sharing.

One more sleep, and I'm off on a journey around the world, one I've been waiting for the minute I left my friends behind after the Werchter festival last year. Indeed, it's prolly a bit before that, with the farewells to some others who couldn't make it all the way to Werchter. And yet others who couldn't participate in any way in that most wonderful tour last June.

I'm surprised at how calm I seem to be about this all. I figured I'd be jumping up and down at the prospect of doing something I've been waiting 9 months for. That's not really there at all. Rather, I'm sitting back, with a wry smile, thinking to myself, hey, this is exactly how I want to be living my life, and rather than being all pumped up, I am simply content. It is pleasure without ecstasy.

I am absolutely honoured that there's a bunch of people around the planet who'd go out of their way to welcome me into their world. I am moved beyond words.

I'm really happy with what I have, but all the same, I hope to meet yet more such fine people so I can broaden my horizons still.

The work that I do- I basically get paid to work with people with some of the most seriously fucked up situations. Not to stomp all over those who are just plain down and out, but for me the saddest ones are I feel the ones with absolutely everything going for them when something catastrophic happens and ends their opportunity to do whatever.

Well, at this point in my life, I can just say, if something seriously shitty is to happen now and end all this, I'd have zero regrets. For those who've allowed this to happen, I offer my sincere gratitude.

Heineken Helen

Hinny boy... enjoy your travels and make the most of every second . I'll see you soon

chime

Have wonderful travels Hinn ... and see you next weekend when we can hear all about the first leg of the journey

Sian-of-the-dead

Hinny wrote:

I'm not one to start threads. It generally isn't my thing. But there are times when I just sit up and say, hmm, I should put a few words down and just start sharing.

One more sleep, and I'm off on a journey around the world, one I've been waiting for the minute I left my friends behind after the Werchter festival last year. Indeed, it's prolly a bit before that, with the farewells to some others who couldn't make it all the way to Werchter. And yet others who couldn't participate in any way in that most wonderful tour last June.

I'm surprised at how calm I seem to be about this all. I figured I'd be jumping up and down at the prospect of doing something I've been waiting 9 months for. That's not really there at all. Rather, I'm sitting back, with a wry smile, thinking to myself, hey, this is exactly how I want to be living my life, and rather than being all pumped up, I am simply content. It is pleasure without ecstasy.

I am absolutely honoured that there's a bunch of people around the planet who'd go out of their way to welcome me into their world. I am moved beyond words.

I'm really happy with what I have, but all the same, I hope to meet yet more such fine people so I can broaden my horizons still.

The work that I do- I basically get paid to work with people with some of the most seriously fucked up situations. Not to stomp all over those who are just plain down and out, but for me the saddest ones are I feel the ones with absolutely everything going for them when something catastrophic happens and ends their opportunity to do whatever.

Well, at this point in my life, I can just say, if something seriously shitty is to happen now and end all this, I'd have zero regrets. For those who've allowed this to happen, I offer my sincere gratitude.

Great post Hinn

I'm gutted I won't have this chance to meet you... maybe next time hey? Anyway, take care! But above all, have a great time, bud

brain of c

if you run into my uncle traveling matt, tell him i said hello.

catefrances

don't forget to still call australia home.

decides2dream

hinny....that sounds like an utterly fantastic attitude. about everything. i hope you enjoy and savor each and every minute of your travels and experiences...and i know you will. if you find yourself in NY...let me know! no need to bring the mullet though....;)