Happy Re-Birthday!

Life has a funny way of moving forward, all at once!

It wasn't many weeks ago, I started to feel like I hadn't accomplished anything I wanted to accomplish in Australia, however what was I doing to make that happen?? Many many days of frustration followed, and asking for signs, anything to point me in the right direction!

This quote from the book "Eleven Minutes" made me stop dead in my tracks. I don't think it's just referring to meeting a love, but it refers to life in general.

"...I realize I didn't go into that cafe by chance; really important meetings are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other. Generally speaking, these meetings occur when we reach a limit, when we need to die and be reborn emotionally. These meetings are waiting for us, but more often than not, we avoid them happening. If we are desperate, though, if we have nothing to lose, or if we are full of enthusiasm for life, then the unknown reveals itself, and our universe changes direction." -Paul Coelho

So my meeting came at Splendour in the Grass, a music festival in Woodford, Queensland. Seeing the natural beauty of Australia outside the city was breath of fresh air from the city life I have been living this past year! Three days of incredible music, inspiring artists, and great new friends showed me that Australia was going to be my home for a bit longer.

Upon returning to Melbourne, I decided also for the first time in a year to make a career-based decision rather than a "what is the most fun thing to do?" decision. So Emergency Department here I come! New hospital, new position, new experiences. Time for my career to experience a rebirth!

But, none of this change will come before a flash trip back to Dakota, where it all began! I cannot wait!!! :) :) :)