So here I am, in Nice. It has been a weird couple of days prior to the flight as I had to pack up my apartment, give my cat to friends, end my job, and say good-bye to many friends.
I decided on this trip back in December 2009 and at that point the idea was exciting and invigorating, and now as I listen to the people around me speaking French and look at the completely different scene it's weird to think that I won't be back in Vancouver for 6months - 1 year.
The goal of this trip is for me to stop over-thinking everything in my life and to just be and feel. In January my friend Parrish had the idea to get a number of us together to create collages of visions we had for 2010. My collage focused on learning about myself and doing this by forcing myself to leave my comfort zone and start doing difficult and challenging things.
I have actually done quite well in this, so far, as I have competed (and completed) the 34km mountain race in Costa Rica and participated in a traditional Peruvian ceremony that forced me to look at some of my most prevolent issues. But I think this trip is going to be the hardest and most useful in learning about myself.
I have to thank so many people who have supported me through the last few difficult years, I would not be where I am today if it weren't for all of your compassion, friendship, and help. I have to especially thank Ashley, and she knows why. She has been by my side through thick and thin, through bad times and good times. I never could have imagined that I would have a friend like you. You are my rock. I will see you in December for your wedding!!!!
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