Overseas Trip

I am looking forward to my up and coming overseas trip to Europe. As I have worked so hard and feel burned out at the moment, I really need a break from Australia. I get frustrated with the way some people here do not understand Asperger Syndrome and for me I am affected by AS in every situation. I find small talk very difficult and I get tired of anxiety and having to manage it all of the time. Furthermore, I get frustrated with not being able to get anywhere at UQ. Everything I try and undertake either meets with disappointment or I am told what cannot be done. The hierarchy is difficult and you never win with it. As I am going to Minds and Hearts, I am going to get help with navigating the social world as I am largely confused with people, events and social interactions around me. My mind always is looking for errors and tends to sabotage things a lot. I have just purchased an Autism Alert Card and hopefully this will arrive soon. As it is in a different country, I received a phone call to confirm my credit card details. I get tired of having to explain to people how situations can be difficult for me. The Autism Card will be hopefully a way of showing people what affects me so that I don't have to explain it all of the time. Even if I don't mention AS people don't get me anyhow so everything is overwhelming at the moment. Although I am not able to undertake further study, it is back to the drawing board again to find out what Garry is supposed to be good at as measurement of success is determined on what you are good at isn't it? I am looking forward to going overseas and seeing new things. Going overseas is also a means of coming out of your comfort zone and pushing your cognitive abilities. You don't have to go to University to show how smart you are as intelligence is defined in different ways. I just don't seem to find a niche in UQ and finding another job isn't going to be easy either but working with Minds and Hearts will hopefully give me some ideas and suggestions. Being an Aspie guy there are so many expectations on you and I think life can be very challenging and difficult at times and you can only give things your best. At least having a job gives you the chance to have a holiday!!