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Saturday, May 9, 2009

One More Day

I'm leaving tomorrow. My flight is at 6:30 PM from Newark. As outrageously excited I am, the next-day jitters/nervousness/giddiness haven't hit me. But when they do, I'll be happy because then this will all be real.

It's an amazing feeling to have planned this trip in around a week and to know that I'm actually leaving tomorrow.

There's a wonderful element of this trip: the unknown. I've seen on the maps where there are campsites, but there's flexibility and options and I've made no reservations. There are stores at many points along the Ways, but I don't have my meals planned out. I don't know who I'm going to meet. I don't know what I'm going to see. I don't know what I'm going to discover.

This is one of the reasons for going on this trip.

I think it's going to be meaningful, eye-opening, and empowering.

3 comments:

  1. So many of us are so excited for you and believe in the adventure, the journey and you and your readiness. As Hamlet said, "The readiness is all."

    love mommy

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  2. We're there with you in spirit, Will, and eager for news along the way. What a great, brave adventure. We hope it's everything you want it to be~ With much love, Cathy & Leon T.

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  3. Bravo, Will! What a wonderful adventure. Keep your eyes and ears open, meet new people, and enjoy every minute -- even the tough parts, because those are important, too. The very fact that you've planned and departed for this trip is, I hope, already an empowering feeling, and I'm sure the days ahead will only add to that. I can't wait to hear your stories. Enjoy your exploring! ~ Marina T.

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