Big
day. Today 18 years ago at midnight that I landed in Sydney first time
in my life. Arrived for a position at the Canberra School of Music,
Australian National University. Some could say I was stupid and
adventurous to come to a continent I
knew nothing about...I was terribly lonely and homesick but faced the
challenges professionally. I enjoyed the traveling and learned as much
as I could about the country, the land and its people. In this process I
became one of them and grew to love it. I have seen more of Australia
than most Australians do. Some videos are now up on my youtube channel
on vargatube. I still miss Hungary but would be equally homesick for
Australia as well.
Check out my videos on vargatube!
I flew British Airways then Ansett (good old Ansett!) to Canberra. When I
saw the land from the air approaching Canberra, I knew I would like it
here. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Although I have lived abroad
before in Europe, I did not anticipate
the hardship that goes with leaving your country, home, family and
friends and coming this far in a country you don't know anyone. Anyhow, I
had incredible opportunities and did some great things I could have
never done if I have not left. I made new friends and established myself
professionally, built successful businesses and do new and fascinating
things. Presently, I am working on the some great stuff so it is 'head
down' time. Reflecting about the last 18 years is pretty emotional and
makes me proud that I did not give up and run home where it was all
comfy! Coming to Australia provided more challenges and makes me grow
faster and go further. Forever grateful to my parents who always
encouraged me to follow my dreams and believing that I can do anything
and my brother Varga Pál for supporting me and being my very much loved brother. Just getting started in Australia :)
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