Episode 4: What This Blog Is About
Behind the Scenes
In this episode, I’ve come really close to realizing my goal of chronological synchronicity with myself. That’s a make-myself-sound-smart way of saying: We’re almost caught up. It feels great to take a moment and come clean with you guys, and get expectations for the blog on the same page.
When I start posting videos from Melbourne, it will be interesting to see where the blog goes. So far, it’s been all tourism and friend making. Here, I’ll be staying in one place, getting a job, and learning to budget. I will have to exercise some serious creativity to ensure things stay fun. I’m feeling very up to the challenge.
At the least, maybe I’ll finally start meeting some Australians. When you stay in hostels all the time, you meet travelers almost exclusively. I think a more permanent location will give me the time I need to uncover the stealthy mammals called “Aussies”. Hopefully, they won’t bite.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the rampant spiritual growth I talked about under the first episode. I thought it might level out quickly, once I had a feel for being in a foreign place. If anything, it’s gotten stronger. I’ve had moments of clarity far beyond “noteworthy”, and they’re becoming more pervasive. More and more, my new viewpoint is being absorbed into my normal thought process. The change isn’t wholly comfortable, but it’s incredibly empowering. The fact that I’m talking about it so publicly without worrying that I’ll be dismissed as “a crazy hippie” is just one symptom.
I assure you, the previous video will be the last of the “epidodes.” What a silly moment that was …and I worked so hard on the dramatic musical intro!
March 12th, 20091:47 pm at
i love to be the first to comment on things. so, there’s my comment. i’ll get back to the blog comments later.
March 12th, 20092:50 pm at
wow. where do i start? first off, that was the hottest gay pride parade ever! “where are all the gays at?” that’s priceless! i hope you at least got me a shirt. since i know you didn’t, your next adventure should be finding me one. you did seem to have A LOT of footage of the parade….someone curious?
and congratulations to you and your crab! talk about breaking out of your shell (haha). that was really cool of you!
you seemed a lot more natural and comfortable with yourself. it seems like forever since you climbed that bridge. (wow, that’s so metaphorical) i’m glad to see a new level of honesty in you, and in your eyes. that’s what i’ve been talking about!
the universe….it’s scary, isn’t it?
again, so very proud of you!
March 12th, 20096:51 pm at
Well done; the Legend of Trent continues.
March 12th, 200910:37 pm at
Trent, I am so very proud of you. You rock. I wish that I had the courage and the Huzphah to do what you do! Keep up the fantastic work! I look forward each week to see how your travels progress!
March 13th, 20093:54 am at
Trent, your chase-challenge of the week is to get a job. *DUN DUUN DUUUUUN*
Its the perfect opportunity to meet the stipulations in my grief from last week.
March 14th, 200912:06 pm at
Hi Trent
We met you in Brunswick Street!
I hope we feature in your blog! And when you get to Far North Queensland look me up and I can point you towards some fun things and even some work!
ha ha!
Enjoy your journey!
L&S
March 16th, 20096:04 am at
Hey Trent! I have finally come to check out your website and have to say, “how freakin cool are you?” haha.
I am looking forward to your episode about Melbourne!!
Have fun and stay cool
Katt
March 19th, 20094:50 pm at
Hope you had a great birthday in Australia. Nice to be able to keep up with you this way. Glad Don is making progress too. Wish he was able to come fishing at the house, maybe soon. Take Care!