About Me

“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener

Welcome! I am Shannon and since recently graduating with my Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine, it has been my desire to explore a part of the world that most of people haven't been to. My journey begins with 3 weeks in India with the coolest twins on earth: Jamie and Michelle Newlon. Afterwards I head off to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and finally Bali with one of my best friends, Heather Smith. I'll be gone from Aug 8th - Oct 27th which comes to a total of just under 3 months abroad!

It is my goal to share with you the significant stories of my trip including what I encounter, the people I meet, the bridges I bungee jump off of (just kidding Dad) and of course... PICTURES! Hopefully we will have a safe adventure through the "Far East". Feel free to comment, as I will be updating as often as possible. Thank you to all my friends and family who are supporting me on this once and a lifetime crusade!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Moving to Australia

I know my friends and family back in LA will be disappointed, but I have decided to move to Australia for an unknown amount of time. Ill be going from Bali to Darwin in the Northern Territory next week. After spending a few days there, I'll be beading to Brisbane in Queensland to find a new life and new work. There's not much cash left in my pocket but from what I understand, jobs are easy to come by. I get get a filler job working at a gym or as a waitress until I find something along the lines of athletic therapy, the field in which I'm trained.

Before I left America, I was actively searching for a reason to keep traveling and not return to the states. So far, everything has been pretty smooth as far as applying for my working visa, canceling my flight home, and booking a new one "down under". If all goes according to plan, I'll find a job and an apartment to support myself as adjust to a new lifestyle in a country I've never been before. It'll be scary at first, sure, but I'm excited for the future holds. Should my new life in the new world fail or isnt what I want, I'll always have to option to go back to the "City of Angels". Mom and Dad are definitely anticipating my homecoming. 

So wish me luck, as I end one crusade and begin another. I plan on giving you all the updates of my Bali adventure within the next 2 weeks. I also intend on continuing this blog as I go to Aussiland. Feel free to stay tuned as my life takes a drastic and exciting turn of events! 

5 comments:

  1. I have friends in Brisbane let me know if you go there.

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  2. Well, it's official! I hope you know just how much you will be missed. I am looking forward to updates on your new life in Aussieland. Miss you and love you my pretty pretty princess!

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  3. And most importantly, GOOD LUCK with everything.

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  4. And, what happened to your breezy traveling companion. Is she just going home to Mom in boring old USA?

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  5. Ed, Heather is going back to Cali today. So sad, but Ill be here for another week beofre I go to Aus.

    Thanks for the support guys!

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