Intentional Living . Travel
How I Quit My Job, Travelled the World & Moved Overseas…Almost- A Series of Fortunate Events
On November 15, 2018 by adminIn late 2017, my partner Zacahrya and I decided that we wanted to quit our jobs, travel the world and experience living in Canada. After living in Tokyo, I had always wanted to travel long term again. Zacahrya rides BMX and is in the peak of his riding career to date, so after getting approached
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
Sailing Your Path From Wasted Time
On February 11, 2018 by adminEver looked back and wondered if you should have taken a different direction? Looked back wished that you hadn’t wasted time on a particular period of your life?
I have been wanting to write this piece for quite a while now but it wasn’t until I truly explored and accepted something within myself that I was able to. And that is this…
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
Writing the Wrongs of the Year- Lessons for 2018
On December 30, 2017 by adminMaybe it’s the university English language major in me but I couldn’t help but review the lessons of the year in the best way I know how, just as I would a good book.
In my first year of university my lecturer explained that the first step is to draw out the key points, the devices leading to the main themes. The stand outs, the signs, the enlightenments and the sparks. Using devices like characterisation, metaphors, similes, repetition and alliteration (when the same letter or sound is used to begin closely connected words).
Leading into 2018, how have the characters in your life developed? Who brought drama and pessimism. Who gravitated into your life and equally who gravitated out of it. The people who remain in your story, are meant to be there. Which characters remained consistent? Just as every year will continue to do, a series of events demonstrated the consistent people in my life. The people who message on a Wednesday night asking how my week’s been and the ones who message me to get home safe. You are a reflection of the people you surround yourself with so determine whether those around you helped you grow or who contributed to your fall. Note the importance this places on your character’s development on your journey.
Intentional Living . Self Awareness . Travel
From Berlin to Brisbane: Searching for that temporary high
On November 11, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveAs I walked through the halls of the corporate building to the kitchen at work I reached up and grabbed my favourite coffee cup. Walking back it got me thinking how such a small gesture could bring me happiness. Then as I looked out at the building next door I wondered if it was the beautiful colours and patterns on the cup, or the caffeine hit. As I glanced at this building next door it sparked in me a resemblance to the gorgeous Berlin Cathedral. Instantly I craved to be there, to be anywhere except at work, at home. Anyone know the feeling?
Self Awareness
Life’s Small Moments Like These
On October 25, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveIt’s astounding that for first nineteen years of my life I was so consumed with the belief that simultaneously the best days are both behind and ahead of me. Our whole lives we’re withstood from milestones bound by the concept of time. And yet society constantly reinforces the fact that our younger days are ‘the best days of our life’. So which of these is actually true?
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
22 Things I’ve Learned By 22
On October 9, 2017 by White Scarf Perspective
1. Taking care of your body and mind are both equally as important. Do not take for granted the one vessel to experience this incredible thing called life.
2. You are able to cope and move on from things far worse than you ever believe you could, just trust in the process. Keep on keeping on.
3. Quality over quantity for everything!
4. Trust and communication are THE two most important components of MY relationships. Focus on these two things and the rest will work itself.
5. EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY! People and emotions come into your life long enough for you to experience the necessary lesson then leave again. Everything passes both the pain and immense pleasure. Use it as incentive to make the most out of each experience.
Self Awareness
Letter To My Present Self: My Guide to Early Twenties.
On October 3, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveThis week I approach my 22nd birthday, another year older and most definitely wiser. You know those years that are filled with consistent highs and pure happiness? Yeah well this year has definitely not been that for me at all! Quite the contrary. But with struggle comes ample growth so I am appreciative.
So here is a letter to my present self, advice about the things to focus on in such a significant part of my life.
Dear Kaitlyn, or at this stage Kaity/Darling…
Right now you are in arguably one of the most lost stages of life, so remember that you are able to deal with circumstances far worse than you ever believe you can. Know that your lowest of lows result in an even higher high. Remember not to compare pain because pain is not relative to circumstance, pain is relative to experience. Your ability to cope with situations is relative to the experiences that have equipped you to deal with them. Forgiveness is strength not weakness and is a lesson that you’re going to learn in order to free yourself.
Self Awareness
A Letter To 16 Year Old Me
On September 26, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveIn light of my birthday coming up next week I wanted my next few posts to not only reflect on the past but act as incentive and an alignment referral for the future. The process of writing a letter to my past, present and future self definitely helped to re-evaluate where I’m at and where I’m going.
So what advice would you give to your younger self?
Dear Kaitlyn,
Self Awareness
CARD FOR HUMANITY – Embracing Your Inner ‘Weird’
On September 13, 2017 by admin
“You are easily the weirdest person I’ve ever met, it took us a year of being together to find out you sleep with a toy purple dinosaur”…
What my partner said sparked a lesson in me about how I embraced my inner-depth and how you can too.
Intentional Living . Mental Wellbeing
THE ONE FOR IMPROVING HAPPINESS
On September 6, 2017 by admin
These are the steps I take in order to get out my twenty-something, doing nothing, going nowhere ruts.