It's my 26th hour awake and I'm admittedly nervous. I don't think what I'm about to do will really hit me until I'm there. There...seems so far away, yet it's 26 more hours until it becomes here. I've had such a hectic summer that the plans to plan this trip went out the window with my normal sleep habits, eating habits, workout habits, and pretty much anything else I've become accustomed to over the past year. Never live the same day twice.
I'm not worried about finding fun things to do or meeting new people. I'm worried about not seeing enough and not experiencing enough and not meeting enough new people and just not fitting it all in. "Worry is a waste of imagination." Karissa, my travel buddy, is great and she'll keep me grounded for sure. Actually, the more I think about it the more excited I am. I think I've just been too caught up in all of my responsibilities here to really embrace the moment.
So the first place I'm off to is Brussels, Belguim. It turns out my one-way-freedom-from-life-go-with-the-flow-youthful-reckless-abandon-ticket is no good in Europe. In order to deboard, I have to have proof that I plan on returning to my country of origin. So, I guess I'll be buying a ticket back to the states tomorrow. But the purchase of a return ticket is all they need...no one said anything about actually leaving....
Just kidding, Mom. Maybe.
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Hey there,
Well, I just read your first post! I am so excited for you. Anyway, what i wanted to say was that if you stay in hostels, you will meet so many cool people from all over. When I travel alone, I stay in hostels and i meet people and hang out with them. I did it during my two month backpacking trip through Australia and New Zealand and I loved it!
I think this is going to be awesome. Best of luck and be safe! Also, if you need any help or details about specific places, just let me know.
Cheers
Isaiah
That was CALM?!?!?!?!?
Just kidding...at least a little bit.
Be happy and safe,
Love, Dad
Just saw a Verizon ad about kids in a Brussels hostel. Wasn't you.
Dad
Karyn, Karrisa's Mom sent me a cute pic of the two of you leaving on your trip. I am so missing you. But, I am thrilled that you are able to do this. All of my friends are envious that you are traveling. They wish they had done it or that their kids would be so brave!!
I am so glad that you are with Karissa. She sounds like a wonderful partner to have on the trip. Hug her for me and know that I wish I could "breath you in." Love you, Mom
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