Having dreams

Another defining moment in global history was created today with the election of Barack Obama as the President of the USA.

When I awoke this morning and heard the announcement on the Italian radio station I almost cried.

Then I remembered Martin Luther's King's moving and inspiring speech on August 28, 1963, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial (a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement).

To view the video below click on the arrow.

After spending weeks evaluating my options with logic, passion, long walks, bottomless coffees and crayola pencils, I've come to a decision... in two weeks I'm returning to Australia. Naturally leaving Italy is difficult, but the thought of returning home to see everyone and knowning that it's summer is exciting. And I'm looking forward to renting a place by the beach; cruising the Great Ocean Road in my little convertible with the top down, the music up & the Gucci's on, painting, cycling, kayaking, hiking & swimming; celebrating Christmas, New Year's Eve, Jessica's 40th; and enjoying the company of family & friends. Then within six months I hope to be back in Italy. My decision feels right & I'm smiling again.

Finally I have some linear path to follow and although it has been a long, exhausting and convoluted path to arrive at this embryonic stage; struggling through the maze and the myraid of experiences has made me more determined to live my life and my dreams. It has also made me realise that: in life we all make sacrifices for the things we want; if we do not pursue our dreams we create shadows of ourselves; sometimes to arrive at our destination we have to take five steps back or journey around the globe (several times!!); listen to the voice within and don't let anything or anyone extinguish the flame.

These decisions make my heart sing but if I met the man of my dreams tomorrow, I may give them all up and reshuffle my cards. Or perhaps I meet my soul mate and we can share these experiences together? Anyway in the meantime I might as well live my life to it's fullest capacity, enjoy the people in my life and immerse myself in all life's colors, sensations and challenges.