After one year of selling Nordstrom kid's shoes in the lone star state of Texas, I have finally arrived at what I believe will be the culmination of this twelve month search for self-discovery. It is time that I test my ability to rely solely on myself.
It's certainly been an interesting journey thus far. I've created a new home (via craigslist) with wonderful friends whom I feel like I've known forever. I've taught myself hard lessons and easy ones-with many more to come. I attempted (and failed) to teach myself three different languages, though I'm not giving up yet; they say immersion is always the best way to learn. I've done everything I could possibly do mentally and physically to prepare for this three month adventure that I am taking alone. Now, all I have to do is GO.
To say I'm not nervous would be a bold face lie. I have no idea what to expect when I get to Israel/Europe, considering I am going alone and tend to be a very nervous person. But what I do know is that my full heart and energy went into this trip and there is no one to thank but myself. For that reason I refuse to let nerves take over at any point in this endeavor. I am perfectly capable and I can handle whatever scenario I get thrown into;after all, I have pepper spray. Because this is my dream, and when I land at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv tomorrow, my dream will come true.
**Please note, I wrote in my journal for a few weeks before I began this blog. For the first few posts the initial date listed will read wrong.
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