The UQ Indian Student Society’s Garba Night 2009

During my last week in Brisbane, I met up with my pals from work one last time for lunch. Sara asked me what I was doing that night, and I told her I was going to Indian dancing lessons with my friend Sarah. She noted that I was always doing something fun and exciting while I was in Oz and said it was probably because I was travelling.

You know what? She was totally right.

When was the last time you said ‘no’ to something in your city (coffee / movie / whatever) when you could’ve said ‘yes’? I know I sound a little bit like I belong on the set of ‘Yes Man’ but whatever. The point is still good and valid!

If you’re living the role of a traveller, don’t you find yourself so much more receptive to new experiences than when you’re living your regular life at home? Don’t you ever wonder if that boredom you feel on your living room couch has something to do with that ‘I’ve seen everything there is to see and done everything there is to do in this town’ or ‘I’m too tired to go out’ mentality?

Well, if you want to shed that skin of negativity you might be pleasantly surprised. Go Indian dancing!

By the way, that last part was a metaphor — don’t ask me where they have Indian dancing lessons in Vancouver because I really don’t know. Today’s picture was taken at the University of Queensland campus where the Indian Student Society had their annual Garba night. We got to dance with sticks!

Richard and Me at 3am.

Q: How do you know if your party was a hit?

A: When there are still a dozen people left at 3 in the morning playing Mafia!

It’s a little past 4am now and I just got back from a friend’s farewell-for-now dinner party. His name is Richard and in a few days he’ll be leaving for UQ in Brissie! So Brisbanites, if you see this bloke around please say ‘hi’ and make him feel at home. He’s uber-awesome and hangs out with a fab crowd (me included of course )!

Richard, I know you’re going to have an amazing time!! Have fun! <3