I have been contending with another bout of 'writers block' this last month or so. Partly due to the fact that I have had nothing overly exciting to share of late. I have become settled into a regime that I can't currently get myself out of because of factors that I could have avoided becoming part of the equation at all had I gone about things a little differently. That of course said with the benefit of hindsight. Something I often find is that case when I do things. Hindsight is always the smarty pants that shows me what I should have done a few weeks after I didn't do it.
I'm positive I'm not the only one who does that. I tend to find myself swept up in a moment that doesn't really benefit me when it comes to future plans, no matter how much fun it seems at the time. You might say I'm kicking myself for where I am right now, which is still in Lorne. I know that I shouldn't really. I should suck it up and deal with the cold. I say cold, it's Australia's version of cold. Taking into consideration that i's still 16 degrees during the day, a temperature I'm more than happy being in a scarf, jumper and legwarmers these days, and is only a mere 4 degrees cooler than the temperatures at home, where I'm sure most are quite comfortably wearing T-shirts and almost preparing to bare legs and toes.
But, it is still pretty here. I have seen some beautiful sunsets, the occasional sunrise and I'm still looking forward to explore and find out what other natural gems this area has to offer. I'm far from unhappy or in a dive of a place. In fact, now the tourists have ceased it's much easier to recognise faces that belong to people who do live here throughout the year. Which is always handy on a Friday night when you're looking for a partner in crime to join you at the local. But in truth I'm trying to keep my head down as much as possible. I'm so close now to being able to set up camp in the back of my van. A few finishing touches, primarily a comfortable mattress, is all I really need to get myself of the road. That and a bit of cash. And I am getting so ready to leave this part of the adventure behind. I can't remember the last time I got my camera out to take a picture of something really new and interesting. It's been the same landscape for three months now.
I'm trying just to look ahead. Think about how rewarding it's going to be knowing that I have plenty of savings behind me and a comfortable place to rest my head after a long day on the road. I'm getting excited for the new sights that are around the corner. I'm looking forward to having a carefree attitude to travelling, with my only issue being finding somewhere at the end of the day with enough light to set up the camp stove, but not so much that the cracks don't shine through the window when I'm sleeping. Also figuring out which direction will be the best to go in, East or West, Left or Right. I'm pretty sold on the whole ' Tequila Sunrise on the Beach' side of things. But my inner Snow Bunny is craving some powder and a warm Apple Cider. I'm seeing my current situation, albeit one that has gone on a little longer than originally planned, as a benefit. It gives me more time to plan out what I'm doing and not go about it too haphazardly, resulting in Hindsight showing its 'Too Clever For It's Own Good' face and laughing hysterically at me for being unprepared.
My current placing is not one of complacency, it is one of preparation and sensibility. I am most definitely not in a rut. I know for sure I want to move on as soon as I can. But I also have to make sure the time is right first. I'm looking ahead again, but at the same time trying to enjoy the moment as much as I can.
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