Fre(e)mantle
I’ve been in Fremantle for 7 weeks. That's quite a long time really. I don't actually know how I’ve filled all those days but somehow, I have. One ends and then another begins very quickly. Its coming into autumn over here in Western Australia, but mostly still sunny and bright, not at all like the Autumn days i’m used to. Slowly things are falling into place. I’m finding my feet and my tribe. I have a beautiful room in a lovely cottage (thank gosh im free of hostels-I hope that part of my life is well and truly over), a part time job in a sweet vegan cafe and some wonderful friends. It happened all at once and overwhelmed me a bit; a totally free day allowed me the hindsight to appreciate fully how fortunate I am. Fremantle isn't the tropical beach town many associate with Australia but i love it, I just love it. As soon as I got here, I just thought-yes! This is what im looking for. I still feel that way now, I’m not tired of being here. I felt the same way about my beloved Penryn (Cornwall, I miss you) There's a real creative, positive energy in Freo that has captivated me, and many others; the lifestyle is so laid back, or cruisey as they say here, and its just such a great place to live. Fremantle lies a little south of Perth, its a port city, known for its colonial style architecture, iconic markets and rich maritime history. There's even the little island of Rottnest you can take a ferry to; we cycled around all day exploring beaches, lighthouses, snorkelling and meeting the famous Quokkas (cute little animals native only to Rottnest island) The beaches are close, the ocean is clean and mostly, the skies are blue. Plus its a great place for vegans. Fremantle was the port that many immigrants from all over the world arrived into; I know that there are some Clynes here too, so maybe some of my distant relatives also found a home in Fremantle. I like that idea. It hasn't been an easy few weeks though, finding work has been very challenging. Especially for me. My life is never simple or straight forward, its just not. I guess i'm not simple or straight forward either. But, for all my many flaws, I never give up. I just don't; I get up everyday and i can honestly say that I try. I seek out things that are important to me, I look for people doing work I believe in; when I contact like-minded people, the responses I get are so heart felt. Even if there's no work, people are happy to hear from me. That's so nice and if nothing else, maybe the kind words I send to them make their days a little brighter. I will never be driven solely by money, I wont just work anywhere and yes, that does make everything more difficult. But, if its not in alignment with my values, I don't want to do it. That's who I am and have always been. Can't change,wont change. To be free is to be apologetically yourself, so here I am. Not sorry and not compromising on the things that matter to me. I’d rather find my authentic space on this earth than just settle and try to fit myself in where i dont actually fit. You just end up all squashed and bent out of shape. My message is the same no matter where i go, i want to believe in the life i live, i want it to have meaning, even if only to me. Otherwise what is the point? I have a favourite spot up by the roundhouse; there's a green bench underneath a tree covered in crochet. It overlooks Bathers beach and the marina. I like to go there at golden hour when the light is beaming brilliantly, illuminating the earth, before it slips away and the moon takes its turn. I’m learning. I’m learning to be okay with who i am, to accept that im okay. I’m learning to say no to opportunities that dont feel right. I’m learning to trust my intuition. Freeeeemantle indeed.
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