With every passing day my excitement levels are increasing with the thought of flying back to New York. From this moment of time I believe it will be between 4 to 6 weeks before I touch down in New York again, this time for at least 12 months!
I saw energy today. It was awesome!
I’ve been back in Brisbane for nearly two weeks now taking it slow and reflecting on my journey to date. What comes to me is the feeling of enormous gratitude and the serendipitous moments which made it all possible. Readjusting back to Brisbane has been a difficult task. I have enjoyed seeing my friends and family and hearing their stories as well as sharing mine however I have an itch deep down that wants to jump on the next plane back to New York. An itch I am furiously scratching.
Once again I’m at a crossroad in my life. In one hand I am eligible to go back to the states on the J1 visa (growusa.com.au) for a year without a sponsor and in the other I am in the position to really work at my consulting business. I think I already know the answer. New York, New York! As much as I love my home town of Brisbane I can almost guarantee every time I come back it will be the same. Except for my little brother - he’s growing every day!
Can you believe I have been here two months and come May 27 I’ll be on my way back home? Crazy, huh?!
It makes me think how often people live their life and watch the years go by never appreciating the moments that make for an incredible life. Why are we alive? And what is it you are here on this planet to do - our purpose?
I thought my life to date and have had a few realisations during my time in New York that I would love to share..
1. I will always be associated with start-ups. It is a passion. Either in a start-up of my own, working at a start-up, or working in a field which supports the growth of start-up companies. Writing this gets me excited!
2. I am not one to follow tradition. After consistently speaking with people I can safely say people don’t do what I so frequently do. Call me naive or brave or whatever, I think of it as an adventure and life experience. I also tend to gravitate to similar people to who further inspire me.
3. I am more caring and compassionate than I thought I was. It irks me deep inside when I see people being treated like slaves in a situation that cannot be improved. Ah the exploitation sucks.
4. I am destined to live in New York City. It is a place like no other and I just feel “right” when I’m here and there is no explanation for it.