Wow, am I really doing this? Am I really coming? I have nothing packed, hardly a plan and nothing at all binding... is this freedom or craziness?! I am moving to Oregon, for a few months, half a year, a year, many years... I have not a clue. I just want to do what the Lord wants me to do... is this what he wants? I will hopefully find out soon. You want to know the beauty of this? If everything I do fails when I go out there I will be fine with it, because if it doesn't then I know Oregon is not the place I am supposed to be. What if everything works out wonderful? Then, wonderful right?!
"Dear World,
I really do have ambitions, I am just not fully aware of what they all are yet!" ... (Distant ahhhhhhhs in the background)
I have decided to blog. We will see how it goes. I hope it is not like my diary I tried to start in the second grade where I put in an entry and then five months another short one. Then yahooing because you found it doing a annual clean the next year, write another entry and then being done for the rest of my adolescence.
I have not packed, I have hardly looked at a map, hotels are non-existant at the moment. I am picking up my best buds in CO and then heading out. I will not lie, I feel so confused and driven at the same time. Yet, ...(there are always yets) I have a little shy pull to stay where it is comfortable and safe. YET, I am trying to ignore that urge and plunge to the unknown adventure ahead. Two quotes from two books that I read this year have been repeating themselves to me over and over again. The first of the two goes like this, "The more you do the more you do, the less you do the less you do." - by Jack Foster The second is wise-fully motivating as well, "Don't let short term rewards overshadow long term goals." - Cameron Johnson
Motivating?... YES I think so.
So will you take this adventure with me? Cheer me on when I need cheering and advice when I need a little wisdom?
So, here goes ... you ready for it?
READY OR NOT HERE I COME. ... ... ... !
Abby!!! I cant believe you're moving to Oregon! Im so happy for you!!! You'll have so much fun.. Dont worry, Roz and John will be the perfect ones to cheer you up when you need.. And if its not enough, remember Spicy and Ober will be there for you!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to hear all about your new journey! Roz and I are planning on talking on skype when you get there so you can tell me all about your plans and i can tell all about my trip!!
Remember, if you need someone that can help you being far away, thats me!!!
Don't hesitate on talking to me, ok? :)
Good luck Abby!
Love,
Paula! :)
Yes, of course I'll take this adventure with you! :) I'm so excited for the trip next week. Sad to see you leave the state, but I am confident you'll be back (even if it is just for visits). :)
ReplyDeleteDad made me browse an atlas this morning for a general route...between that, your aunt's emails, & hotels.com we'll get you there safe and sound. All we need is a camera, gas money, & hiking boots. :) Just know that wherever you end up, you've got the support of lots of people who love you & a true source of help, so you will be grand.
Wishing you more success blogging than I had,
Ainslee
p.s. We still need to start our traveling something (probably not a journal...seeing how well we've done with that lol).
Just remember that where ever you go, that's where you are. Also, that I am always with you in spirit, if not in physicality. Enjoy Oregon and keep me posted on how everything is going!
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