Today is my last day in Byron Bay. It feels bittersweet, to be honest. I’ve had some incredible adventures here and I’ve met so many kinds of different people. I haven’t been at my happiest but I think I will look back at this experience with fond memories. I just need some space to digest this experience and learn from my time here.
It’s the right moment to leave. Right now I have the desire to make some changes, to build up some of my healthier habits and to correct some of my unhealthier ones. A change of scenery helps. It takes a greater amount of energy to enact the change when you develop a less than desirable routine and you’re surrounded by the same people all the time.
I think my desire to make some adjustments is the key. I’m excited about seeing something different and having that space to find balance again. I haven’t felt that excitement since I arrived in Byron Bay and it feels good to get that feeling back.
I’m not sure what awaits me in Queensland. But I know that I have the ability and the creativity to direct my path in the way that I want it to go. It’s kind of like making a pot out of clay. I didn’t create exactly what I wanted to while I was in Byron. But now I’ll have a new lump of clay. I can start from scratch again, learning from my previous methods and mistakes.
My first stop is the Gold Coast, not awfully far from Byron Bay. It’s about an hour and a half drive from where I am now. I’m not sure how long I will stay. But I want to take some time to collect myself. Afterward, I’ll visit Brisbane and then head up to Noosa Heads, which, from what I hear, is similar to Byron.
I know I want to end up in Cairns which is a lot further north. I have more time than I was ever expecting so l can take my time and make some more stops along the way. I’m open to staying in places for a while if I feel comfortable and it promotes a healthier lifestyle.
A part of me wants to buy a car or a van to use for the next 3 months. I’m not totally sure if that is a great idea, seeing as I don’t know much about cars. But I can definitely see myself renting a car at some point. It’ll be fun to have the freedom to explore on my own time and in my own way.