I have been thinking about writing updates of my journey for a while now, and I really think it is something I should be doing more frequently. However, it is so easy to get dragged into the whole Aussie lifestyle (Surfing, Beach, BBQs and Camping) that I always forget to write a blog. Also there seems to be something on all the time for me; be it an important event or a fun activity, or in a few cases it may just be that I’m not in the mood. I strongly believe that you need to be in a special mood so that you can sit down and type your stories.
I must admit that I personally much rather being out there surfing some empty spot down the coast with a few mates than sitting here on my desk in front of my laptop trying to figure out how to word what’s going through my head, sometimes just thinking about it causes me a headache. The thought has always been there though, but every time I decide to sit down and do it I always get sidetracked by either the guitar or the surf, I’m sure you all understand what I mean. But this time I think I’m actually going to make it so cheer me on.
I can’t believe it has nearly been six months since I left Mexico, that is half of year people, and as much as you would think that it isn’t that long, believe me; it is, especially when half of your siblings are still toddlers growing up so much and so quick. I was completely in awe the other day when I was having a Skype chinwag with the family back home and all of a sudden I heard this unknown voice calling my name, I surely didn’t know where it was coming from or whose it was; all I could see was this little head popping in and out of the blurry laptop screen. What was my surprise when one of the kids told me it was Junior saying hello, he was jumping up to the screen and calling my name. I was fully blown away as all I could remember Junior doing was sign language and funny noises for words. I could not believe he was speaking so clear now, it was so cute!. He’s the kind of kid that always has a big smile on his face, and to know that he remembered me after six months of absence really meant a lot to me.
Not long ago Mum sent me a load of photos of the kids in which I found photos of Sammy and Ali SURFING! I couldn’t believe my eyes; they both looked so stoked to be surfing. It's funny because I can still recall those two crawling around the house as they couldn’t walk and to see them now, it was amazing, both of them standing up on their boards with huge grins on their faces whilst riding the white water, it was priceless! Also I saw a couple of photos of Jimmi, little Jimmi surfing the white water on a bodyboard all by himself, little ripper, He probably will be the next Mexican Champ! It's amazing to see how much the little ones have grown and all the things that they are able to do now.
I remember back in Mexico Sammy used to come to me on Sundays at the beach and tell me that one day he would be able to surf like Dad and I did, little legend, little did he know he would accomplish that a lot sooner than expected. And Ali, my princess, she has always surprised me with her wit and skills.
Seeing the kids doing so well makes me very happy, though I must admit that it is hard being so far away. Missing out on those special moments is what makes me realise how much I love my brothers and sisters at Mission Mexico, and to see them so big now and to hear all those stories from home makes it clear that six months is a very long time ...or at least it is in a toddler's life!
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