I WAS BORN WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND: ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD Becky Rochester would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant she could see the world, and that is what she did and continues to do today. She has lived in WI, IL, PA, CA, OR, New Zealand and Australia. Working in different wineries and vineyards and now a brewery, she lives life to the fullest. Sometimes following her heart instead of her head put her in some difficult situations, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tasmania Take Two
What a crazy few weeks it has been. All I can say is life is unpredictable. My life seems to be the most unpredictable of anyone I know. At least I can provide entertainment for my friends and family. So after one day back in Chicago, I felt like I had made a huge mistake. I know. I know. What were you thinking?
So after speaking to the Cellar Manager and Winemaker, they are willing to let me come back and work vintage. Luckily the harvest has been delayed and I will make it back in time to start. I left because of him but I should have stayed for me. You see, life keeps throwing me curve balls and I keep striking out. Each time this happens, I always seem to make it through. I too will make it through this. I am going to make sure that I have the best time ever and keep a positive outlook on life. When this harvest commences, I will have learned more about winemaking, about myself and hopefully about life.
I love my family and my friends. Thank you for your support and open ears. To my family--I promise to try harder with you all and let's get R Little Winery up and running!
So after speaking to the Cellar Manager and Winemaker, they are willing to let me come back and work vintage. Luckily the harvest has been delayed and I will make it back in time to start. I left because of him but I should have stayed for me. You see, life keeps throwing me curve balls and I keep striking out. Each time this happens, I always seem to make it through. I too will make it through this. I am going to make sure that I have the best time ever and keep a positive outlook on life. When this harvest commences, I will have learned more about winemaking, about myself and hopefully about life.
I love my family and my friends. Thank you for your support and open ears. To my family--I promise to try harder with you all and let's get R Little Winery up and running!
Do I Stay or Do I Go Now?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
In the land down under, I am feeling a bit down under. After finding out my boyfriend who is also my bestfriend has been cheating on me since November, I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. Do I seriously have such bad luck? I am literally numb and in shock. Of all the things that could happen to me, this is the last one I thought possible. Especially since I have travelled around the world to live and work with the guy. I am not sure what I will do when he arrives this week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
He arrived on Wednesday and I let him have it. I am so angry at him and sad. I don't know if I can make it through the harvest. Harvest is my favorite time of the year and I want to make sure that if I stay I will be able to do the job 100% and still have fun.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Well, my emotional side got the best of me and I re-booked my ticket home for Sunday, March 1st. I hope I am making a good decision. I am sad to walk away from an opportunity like this. I have made friends with the most amazing people.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Gabby, Lis and Andries drove me to the Launceston airport at 4:30 AM so I could catch my flight to Sydney. I did my best not to cry as I said goodbye to everyone and walked away. Now what?
In the land down under, I am feeling a bit down under. After finding out my boyfriend who is also my bestfriend has been cheating on me since November, I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. Do I seriously have such bad luck? I am literally numb and in shock. Of all the things that could happen to me, this is the last one I thought possible. Especially since I have travelled around the world to live and work with the guy. I am not sure what I will do when he arrives this week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
He arrived on Wednesday and I let him have it. I am so angry at him and sad. I don't know if I can make it through the harvest. Harvest is my favorite time of the year and I want to make sure that if I stay I will be able to do the job 100% and still have fun.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Well, my emotional side got the best of me and I re-booked my ticket home for Sunday, March 1st. I hope I am making a good decision. I am sad to walk away from an opportunity like this. I have made friends with the most amazing people.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Gabby, Lis and Andries drove me to the Launceston airport at 4:30 AM so I could catch my flight to Sydney. I did my best not to cry as I said goodbye to everyone and walked away. Now what?
Welcome to Australia and By the Way Un-Happy Valentine's Day
The wheels of the plane touched down in Sydney at 6:00 AM Valentine’s Day. Only one day later than planned. The original plan was for my boyfriend and me to meet in Sydney for a two-day vacation before flying together to Tasmania. Unfortunately his Visa hadn’t been approved yet, so I was alone in Sydney. This was the first Valentine’s Day I had been looking forward to in a long time. I had even bought a cute new dress outfit and a couple bottles of 2008 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (a wine we made last vintage in New Zealand together and one he had not yet tasted.). I caught my shuttle to Urban St. Leonard’s Hotel ready for a hot shower and a long nap.
The hotel had internet so I logged on to see if there was any news from home or my boyfriend. Well, after a little investigation, I found some interesting stuff leading me to believe that I was not the only woman in his life. Un-Happy Valentine’s Day to me! Could this possibly be happening? Did I give up an opportunity to move back to Chicago where I could be working at a decent job and living in a place of my own instead of out of a suitcase? No. He would never do this to me I thought. Boy was I wrong...Un-Happy Valentine's Day to me!
The hotel had internet so I logged on to see if there was any news from home or my boyfriend. Well, after a little investigation, I found some interesting stuff leading me to believe that I was not the only woman in his life. Un-Happy Valentine’s Day to me! Could this possibly be happening? Did I give up an opportunity to move back to Chicago where I could be working at a decent job and living in a place of my own instead of out of a suitcase? No. He would never do this to me I thought. Boy was I wrong...Un-Happy Valentine's Day to me!
Aloha?
“Attention passengers, due to a mechanical issue we will be landing in Honolulu. I never guessed I would be saying Aloha on this flight but welcome to Hawaii.” The flight attendant said. I guess you could say that I wasn’t the least bit surprised. During my travels, the one thing I have learned is to expect the unexpected. I had met a new friend, Melissa from Mexico, on the plane and her and I decided to make the best out of the situation. We would be shuttled to a hotel for the day where we would get our own room to shower and rest while they addressed the problem. It was 5:00 AM and our flight was rescheduled for 11:45 PM this evening. We also got a $15 food voucher. During our wait, we met another woman, Yvonne from Germany, and all three of us planned to check into our room, have a shower and a nap and meet in the lobby at 12:30 to go eat and explore the beaches.
One goal of mine is to visit all 50 United States. Hawaii was one I haven't been to yet and now I only have 10 to go: Alaska, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Vermont, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Let's just say having a layover in Hawaii was not all that bad. I got to explore Waikiki Beach, swing from a tree, check out the outdoor aquarium, get a little sun, put my feet in the water and meet some new friends.
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