Our RTW (Round The World) flight is now officially booked.
Desitnations include:
Bangkok, Thailand – Dec 29th
Taupo, New Zealand – Dec 30th – Mar 10th
San Francisco, CA – Mar 10th – Mar 17th
Austin, TX – Mar 17th – Mar 31st
Tampa, FL – Mar 31st – May 27th
Aix-en-Provence, France – Summer 2009
Although I have so much to write about, I am finding it difficult to find the words. I need to have some time and space to achieve clarity. I will have that time and space very soon. Lots of time and lots of space.
As I am coming to the end of an era–the end of my 9-5 life of fluorescent lighting, email bombardment, uncomfortable clothing, and lack of movement–I cannot help but feel a bit strange. I feel like I am standing on the edge about to jump.
I guess I have sort of “become” my job. For the past 3.5 years I have spent most of my waking life in that office. The sound of ringing telephones and keyboards typing was the theme song of my days. I could not help but let it sink in and mould me–anyone would. I realize that we are what we think about–and we think about work most of the time. I don’t want to be “life insurance”–that is definitely not me.
Shedding the skin of “success” is an overwhelming relief. This statement of the rejection of my previous ideals is surprisingly invigorating. No more life revolving around the count of square meters and horse powers. Once I let go of the hand bags and designer shoes–I just have me. Nothing else but who I am. I am excited about just being. Consumption had been a destructive outlet for me and it was a sign that something was out of step with my personal legend.
My personal legend–oh yes–I have missed you. I will follow you around the world and back and will not let any designer furniture or name brand jeans stand between us.
Memoirs of Alicia 