well... take a good look folks, because she sets sail tomorrow.this is a pic of me as i finish packing up for my crazy trip abroad. did i say crazy? i meant exciting :)
its thanksgiving weekend 2006, and i can't help reflect on years past. there's something about thanksgiving that i can remember back to what i did for thanksgiving for the last 5 years or something, and am always amazed at how drastically different each year is. and how the year before i had no idea how different the next year would be. so here it is... my list of thanksgivings past (starting at this year):
2006 – leaving for kenya
2005 – leslie' wedding in owen sound.
2004 – living with melinder, JUST broken out of my depression.
2003 – just recovered from mono and spent thanksgiving with "the one we do not mention"'s family.
2002 – thanksgiving with matt and the harts in picton.
2001 – living with bonnie and leslie in toronto.
so i can't help but wonder... what i'll be doing this time next year. what events will spring up that i'll find myself saying "wow! one year ago, i had NO idea this was going to happen".
do you ever feel like your mind and your body live in two different circles? its strange to me because i always think my mind controls my body, but i kind of think it sometimes goes the other way. for example: tomorrow i will wake up. probably groan as i hit my alarm clock and roll out of bed. i will go through the motions of getting dressed and throwing last minute things into my suitcase. then i will get in a car with ben and kim to drive to toronto. i will do all this because this is what i'm supposed to do on this day, but in reality, i'm completely oblivious to what's actually taking place. i almost feel like "i'm not going to kenya, but i play a person who's going to kenya on tv". you know what fascinates me? that the same sky flies over kijabe. i'm looking forward to seeing the moon from that side of the world and knowing it rises over kingston too.
my mom gave me a really beautiful card today. she told me how proud she is of me and that i'm the apple of her eye. i'm so thankful (now isn't that appropriate ;) ) because so many people have been supportive and excited for me. i go with the confidence of the people who stand behind me, i carry with me their thoughts and prayers. it's so amazing. thanks guys, i love ya and will be thinking of you :) bye (for now)
so i took a deep breath and became the white girl with the hair.
11 comments:
You go, white girl with the hair! We'll be thinking about you.
Hmmm, do you think you looks more like mother Theresa than me ? I didn't see me, but it's maybe better like that ;)
Ya, already October 8th... When I think about our firsts discussions about this trip, sounds so far... but it's not.
You decide that the day before or after I arrived in Canada, or kind of, isn't it ? And like you told me today, apparently, when I met you and you told me about this trip, I had no idea about what you were talking about ? (^_^) Hmm, crazy english !! ;) It's a bit better now ? ;)
Fais attention à toi...
yes lesley, have a fantastic time! i can't wait to hear about everything you see and learn! i will miss you, but i am happy to give you up to that experience.
take care
well i'm all set. everything is packed. everything is tidy. everything is arranged. i'm good to go. i amaze myself with how organized i am.
thanks aphra!
vinc' i decided the day before you arrived – june 16. what does fais attention á toi mean? pay attention to me?? huh?
beck, i'll miss you too eventhough i wouldn't get to see you even when i am at home. but c'est la vive, right?
take care of yourself, les...
I hope you get to see lots of monkeys.
your scarf looks lovely. Have a great time in Kenya!
thanks all! love you :D
jay... that made me laugh so hard. hahahaha.
ich liebe dich!
i still check your blog every day....
it is part of my day.
is that sad?
no that's not sad, its funny. sorry i didn't have any entries for ya ;)
what does "ich liebe dich!" mean? that made me laugh so hard :D
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