I took a gap year from university and decided to travel. I asked friends to come with me, but no one was able to so I went to Australia by myself. I landed in Sydney, made my way to Melbourne and I looked for a job. I had decided to do a combination of working and backpacking. I am 22 years old. This was my second time travelling like this without my family. I found a job packing fruit outside of Melbourne on a farm and did that for 3 months. Exhausting! I met great people. I made $6000 and then I travelled for 6 months. I backpacked everywhere and found out I’m really good at budgeting. When money got low I stopped in Darwin and worked as a waitress for 6 weeks. They trained me which was great. Then I travelled more. I met wonderful people and they have become wonderful friends.
I thought I was going alone, but I was never alone. Making decisions in the past has been hard for me. I had to make a lot of decisions.
Bev talks about building muscle – well that’s what I did. I felt anxious, but I walked through it.
I did it!!!
Good on you … Holly! Everything that you always want lies on the other side of fear! More people need to follow their dreams without looking for someone to hold their hand.
Scott Rowland
YeaHolly!!! You did it.. I am proud of you! Love Alexandra.
dear Holly,
brought tears to my eyes reading your message. Great message and a job well done. congratulations and on to the next challenge…I am sure you will conquer what ever that one is as well. Wish you a wonderful life.
Suzanne
Hi Holly, you are very brave to strike out on your own like that, your story is inspirational, thanks for sharing. Hope all is well in your life, take care and hugs…….Marie
Thank you Scott for your support.
Thank you Suzanne! Im glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Alexandra!
Thanks Marie! Stay tuned for part 2 in February.