Operation Nova Aquila Update 2

For those who don’t know, that is what I have decided to name my time here in Australia. My first two months having been here complete, I figure it’s time for another update.

Objective 1 (Lose weight): I’ve just past the 43 inches mark. That makes the 4^th inch lost in Australia (between my two trips). In two months, as opposed to the 5 inches that I’ve lost in California over the other 10 months. 1 inch per 2 months at home, 2 inches per month here. Plan seems to be working.

Objective 2 (Find job): Well, those who actively keep track of my blogs would know that I’ve had a series of short term jobs, not necessarily one stable one, but, my handler Michael the Orange guy always seems to pull through.

Objective 3 (Get Ripped like Jesus): Dependant on Objective 1, but, seems like it is going on course.

Objective 4 (Save Money): Dependant on Objective 2, but, also seems to be going on course.

Objective 5 (House Makeover): Well, the house it’s self, I have not had time this past month between the Road Trip and finding work. The shipping containers are nearly 100 percent.

Objective 6 (Quit Pepsico Addiction): The first part of the 2^nd trimester seems to be going ok… no with drawls. Yet. The accelerated detox these next few weeks worries me slightly, but, I’m sure I’ll be alright. Having P.O.G. juice around is helping the process out, so now water isn’t my only other option.

Objective 7 (Learn new life lessons): I don’t know how good of a father I’ll be anymore. I am a great scout leader, because at the end of the day, I get to hand the little ones off to their parents, and I can babysit my niece for hours, but at the end of the day, I get to hand her over to her parents. I need a lot more work on my patience than I thought that I did. Also, it's harder having brother's then I thought (but that is kind of a continuation of last month's new life lesson)

Objective 8 (See all states/territories of Aus): After the road trip, I have now seen New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Now I still have the Australian Capital Territory, Tazmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.

Objective 9 (Re-learn how to ride a motorcycle): Yes, it’s been over a decade since I have last riden a motorcycle, and now, I am unsure of my abilities on one, and so, want to re-learn how. Paul has agreed, but, now we need a working bike to do so.

Objective 10 (Drive manual left handed): Gave it a go awhile ago… it was laughable (to say the least according to Paul). But, I was proud of the fact that it didn’t seem to throw me off that much.

Objective 11 (Dive in GBR): Need money, that’s it, the moment I have the money, I’m going diving. EVERY SCUBA diver, who knows about the Great Barrier Reef, wants to go diving in it, and here I am, so close, and yet penniless (quite literally, Australia has no $.01 piece).

Objective 12 (See one other country): New Zealand air prices from Sydney seem quite reasonable in May, but, as I have that problem with Objective 11, I have the same problem present with Objective 12. That has never stopped me before however.

Objective 13 (Learn Estonian): I have three new Estonian friends, who love speaking their native tongue all the time, and, I don’t blame them at all in the slightest, but I am determined to not be left out of every conversation, and so… I am going to learn as much Estonian as I possibly can. Have a few words so far, but mainly just slang to use in a pub.

The adventure continues!!! And so friends, I leave you with this though of the day that I think applies to this update…

“There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth... it is you!”