Dancing in the rain.. Man... I don't normally write in these spaces, but I just wanted to respond to offer support to my beautiful sis. I understand Suze's concern and yeah sometimes writing that stuff can be as hard to read as it is to write. I left drizzly England nearly two years ago now - because its drizzly and because its the worst place to be broke and the only thing you want to do in Feb is sleep. But like jo says, leaving is not all that easy either - it takes time to adjust, it comes with truckloads of self doubt and confusion. Jo is doing something that is really brave, she is by herself and she is trying to set up a new life for herself in a new world. We can all do it if we want to, the question is about where our priorities lie and what we think will make us happy - which is a tough nut to crack! I just wanted really to say that the best bit of this whole entry is Jo's reponse to Suze's comment, 'cos honestly I think that it is the most truthful part of the blog. and we know that jo, and me and probably Suze are all having fun and enjoying life despite our drizzle and sometimes because of it... dancing in the rain can often be fun!
Back At Ya Sweetie... Wow, that entry seems to have, kind of, touched a nerve...?That I was not expecting.
Hmm, well I certainly didn't think being out here in this beautiful country would prove so difficult, but one thing I have learnt is that life is an emotional rollercoaster regardless of climate and geography.
I am having an amazing experience, but that experience goes far deeper than getting a tan and having shits and giggles...It's proving one of the most difficult and challenging times of my life, and I am learning tons about life and myself.
So, yeah despite it being hard to publically admit to not 'having the expected time-of-my-life', and felt quite exposing, I am glad that I was emotionally honest... which I think is far more interesting than maintaining the illusion that a beautiful beach and free time equals happiness.
I have also been relieved to speak to people who have gone, or are going through the same confusing feelings. Turns out, thank god, it's pretty normal.
So, I'm sorry that it's drizzly, and you're broke Suze, but surely the message from my blog is in the knowledge that having sunshine on the other side of the world and being broke isn't much better - maybe we both need to harness the energy!x
No way Sorry jojo, but reading your blog on a drizzly february morning, having not had a lie in for twelve days, having just been paid and still having no money, I'm finding it difficult to evoke anything but resentment to your self-indulgent drivel. Frankly I think it's insensitive of you! 'Oh dear, I've got nothing to do but lie on a beautiful beach in Australia all day.' Gee, I feel for you hun.
I really hope you read that in the way it was intended; I'm only teasing lovely. Seriously though Jo, when you come home I really think you'll regret all this existential angst that you are allowing to envelope your trip... You have a unique and exciting opportunity to make for yourself whatever you want. Stop looking for answers to silly questions that no one has ever found the answer to or ever will! You're dragging yourself down into this swirling funk of self doubt which is making it impossible for you to appreciate the important things going on around you - of course you'll be feeling lonely and lost but you have to harness the energy and opportunity in that and channel it into something productive, rather than letting it shrink you.
Okay at the risk of sounding like a self help book, and a dodgy one at that, i'll quit the 'tuf luv' there. i just worry that you're not making the most of your trip!
but you know i love you missus, and it's good to hear from you again.
xxx
Wow! Hun you sound like you are having the most amazing time bar the horrible bullying and sweating episode! You def don't want that reminder from school :-( Photo's are really good, I guess you've got a lot more. Hope you're looking after yourself. Big hugz x x x
Queen of the waves! Err lets not forget who was really the best surfer guys... Sure, you two should keep trying, but as far as natural talent goes we all know who is the surfing queen. ;-)
Ughhh! I am jusy upset by the site of those sandwiches! And your pun about the guide pic was about as appetising!
But anyway, glad to hear you are now content and enjoying your time. I am so so jealous of your experiences and beautiful surroundings. See you soon.xxx
Wow! Sounds incredible Jolo. And very surreal as well - can't really imagine you actually over there doing all these things while i'm sitting in my little student room in Cardiff! Keep on having a ball!
Good on ya sport Trust you to get sucks and spit into the first paragraph! Good to see you've got yourself a change of scenery, but sorry to hear about the tropical disease, hope you've got over it now. Reading the updates is really inspiring, keep it up. I've been working really hard in my job, just so I can avoid boring things like lying on a beach all day!
Boh selekta G'day my lil' dingo,
I have messaged you but think it got lost in cyber space! I'm also tres jealous but rather glad I have not had your faux-urination experience! Missing you like crazy here - it's just not the same :(
Anyway, hope you have now found aforementioned feet!
Lots of love and hugs, JuJu xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
sweaty bum crack hello hobo jo
It all takes a bit of getting used to, I remember it was like that in india, you never quite get used to being ripped off!
very jealous of your beautiful photos, weather very poo here
is this the right way to reply to you?
big kiss x
Feet not lost, just hiding I'm sorry to hear that you have misplaced your feet, but having known you for as long as I have, I have no doubt that you will find them buried in the beautiful sand, having just been hiding for a few days.
It looks amazing there, I'm very jealous.
I'm sorry to hear about the man feeling your boobs and the chain man, but I'm not at all surprised!
I have booked our Sydney accommodation for new year - we will be by Darlling Harbour, so I hope to see you there too.
Enjoy yourself and look after yourself.
Laz
xx
Hey so after a long hard summer of, well, hanging out, I actually got it together enough to do what I'd been talking about for a year or so... and booked a one way ticket to paradise. Well, maybe not paradise, but Sri Lanka for a couple of months and then on to Australia... so watch this space for updates, you kno, like me becomming a pro surfer and maybe saving the world a little bit, and stuff...... full info
Jess
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Dancing in the rain..
Man... I don't normally write in these spaces, but I just wanted to respond to offer support to my beautiful sis. I understand Suze's concern and yeah sometimes writing that stuff can be as hard to read as it is to write. I left drizzly England nearly two years ago now - because its drizzly and because its the worst place to be broke and the only thing you want to do in Feb is sleep. But like jo says, leaving is not all that easy either - it takes time to adjust, it comes with truckloads of self doubt and confusion. Jo is doing something that is really brave, she is by herself and she is trying to set up a new life for herself in a new world. We can all do it if we want to, the question is about where our priorities lie and what we think will make us happy - which is a tough nut to crack! I just wanted really to say that the best bit of this whole entry is Jo's reponse to Suze's comment, 'cos honestly I think that it is the most truthful part of the blog. and we know that jo, and me and probably Suze are all having fun and enjoying life despite our drizzle and sometimes because of it... dancing in the rain can often be fun!