Embarkation

A short time ago the voice in my head saying, "it's a bigger risk not to go on the adventure of a lifetime," became the loudest.

So here I am in 2013 job free, making preparations to travel, feeling ecstatic about the future, and doing my best to soak up the love and support shared by family and friends.

February 18, 2013* is D-Day (aka Departure Day) to travel for several months in Europe, then to central Asia, possibly another destination (TBD), and back to the USA to hit a few key places. Some things are scheduled and a lot of things we'll call "moments of planned spontaneity"--woo hoo! And all along the way friends and family will MEET ME IN various locations. So to those who've listened to me ramble about traveling, voiced your encouragement, who will be traveling with me or joining the experience by reading along . . . thank you for sharing the ride.

*give or take a few days dependent on loose ends like organizing finances and schedules, packing and filing taxes, you know all that practical stuff.