Wow. This has been quite an adventure already..and I haven't even left the states! Selling/giving up all my belongings was a sensation I cannot explain. Parting with those things that have seen me through some tough times, to Asheville, NC and back, and perhaps even further back than that. I consolidated it all into a few tubs and boxes, some hanging clothes (which didn't make it on the first run) and whatever I've decided to take with me on the journey. I left Austin for my hometown Houston on the 23rd of December in a mad dash. I was so ready THEN. I had no idea how ready I would be after spending nearly 2 weeks in the place I grew up. I saw all my relatives, spent some good quality time with them in fact. Something I haven't done in years. I reaffirmed my dislike of Houston and how hard it is to find my comfort zone here. I miss Austin so much more than I thought I would, and all my beloved ones (you know who you are ;) I miss knowing where to go to get what I want when I want it and most of all being in CONTROL. These are the growing pains I wanted to get out of the way before I made the huge jump to Oz. I AM READY.
The suitcase is packed. The plans have altered slightly on the off chance my Minde love can meet me in New Zealand over the summer months (their fall/wintery ones) and also my parents have decided to come visit for my birthday in September..wherever I may be. I'd like to take them to the Great Barrier Reef and have my first snorkeling experience, which they've become old hats at with all their Carribean cruises. So many hopes and dreams..can I fill them all in only a year? I sure can try!
Thanks to all who have made this possible. Whether it was your physical efforts or your mental support. I want you all to know how much it means to me that you are supporting my dreams. I hope that reading along as I discover another side of the world will be as rewarding for you.
Less than 48 hours to go..
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