Why am I doing this?

Many people have asked me why I am making a trip for a few months alone. Some assume that I am looking for something or have the pre-conceived notion that I am unhappy so now I have to do something drastic - like FIND MYSELF……whatever the hell that means!! Well, this is partly true and I am not afraid to admit it.

Am I the first person to say that she doesn’t know what she wants out of life at age 28 or wonder if I am headed in the right direction? I am not afraid to admit that I contemplate these things and seek the answers. I know one thing from my experiences in the past two years; happiness is measured by the smile that someone radiates internally and projects to the outside world around them; being hopeful and thankful is key. I guess when you don’t know the answers the only thing you can do it smile. I hope I remember this when I am lost in Thailand or when I am alone in India, frustrated because my map reading skills are horrible. Smile, breathe, you’ll make it.

David Bowie was absolutely right; ‘nothings gonna touch us in these golden years’ as I intend to live mine up completely; with no regrets, no I wish I would have or should have done statements….

TS. Elliot explains my choice to travel perfectly in one simple quote: “We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started... and know the place for the first time.”

I hope you enjoy reading about my experiences over the next 4 months by continuing to visit my blog site. You are cordially invited to follow along while I live my dream beginning on August 23 when I take off for Thailand!