Tick tock, tick tock, the countdown is on. I have 1 week until my departure to SE Asia. I am both excited and have a bit of anxiety to head out on my own. It has been a long time since my last backpacking trip. I’m confident that I will do fine and know that the anxiety is temporary until I find my rhythm.
I am abundantly grateful for the opportunities of this year off. Along with the adventure, I know that great people and meaningful experiences. I look forward to it all!
My friend Larry bequeathed his Chinese cookie fortune to me “Fate loves the fearless”. I hope a great fate awaits me.
The Travelling Psychologist 
“All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – Paul Fussell
Safe travels friend. I look forward to reading about all you great adventures and even more so the misadventures. – Joe
I just re-read your comment and how true it is.
This is my first foray into the blogging world – I suspect you will be a rather entertaining start. Safe trip – I can’t wait to haer about all your adventures
I love you, Sonya! My soul sings for you. Thank you
L
Xoxo my friend. Big hugs to you.