Today both suck(s?? lol) and feels nice. I guess it's a bi-polar type of day. There's so much to say..
Dear Bond,
I miss you. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
I hope the future results with both of us being happy and content.
Your Cali-girl
Yep. Bi-polar. lol
x
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The 5 Year Plan
For a very long time, I have always felt like I belonged somewhere else but not because I felt lost or unaccepted here. The first time I flew on a plane, I was 15 years old. I flew to visit my sister, she lived in New Mexico. Ever since then I have been fascinated with the whole in-flight experience. Fast forward many years later..to the phone call that changed my life. My (now ex) bf's cousin rang from Italy. Her husband was in the military and her family was stationed an hour away from Venice. She asked me to come visit and it was then- my mind has been on travel mode ever since.
At the age of 26, I took my first ever trip to Europe. I asked a few friends to join me but they all flaked. But I didn't care, I was so excited I went alone. I booked a 12 day tour starting from Rome, Florence, Switzerland, Paris and to London. In addition, I added an extra 2 weeks in Italy to visit my ex's cousin. I stayed in Europe for a month. I lost my ATM card at the Paris train station before heading to London. The tour stayed in London for 2 days. Those 2 days in London was all it took. I fell in love with the city, the people, the culture, the homes, the accents and the London life. I've always been fascinated with the the English. My 2 quick (and broke) days there were the happiest I felt-ever. (BTW-Please don't compare this with the birth of my children-not the same happiness.)
Anyway-that was all it took. I knew exactly where I wanted to be.. in England. A year later, fate brought England to me. A weird, strange internet incident dropped a pleasant surprise into my life. Though that is a whole separate story- it confirmed my desires for wanting to move there.
Fast forward (again)- after a thinking about it for a long time, I decided to announce my plans for my relocation in the year 2015. I spoke with family and friends about it. I felt it was best to bring it out into the open now, to give everyone a chance to soak it in even though it would be another 5 years before it happens. I talk about it often however I get the feeling that my family and friends don't fully believe that it would actually happen. lol
A year has passed, it's now a 4 year plan. So much to prepare for, so much to research. Nothing but excitement and anticipation. I am still very much looking forward to this.
More updates to come. Stay tuned. x
At the age of 26, I took my first ever trip to Europe. I asked a few friends to join me but they all flaked. But I didn't care, I was so excited I went alone. I booked a 12 day tour starting from Rome, Florence, Switzerland, Paris and to London. In addition, I added an extra 2 weeks in Italy to visit my ex's cousin. I stayed in Europe for a month. I lost my ATM card at the Paris train station before heading to London. The tour stayed in London for 2 days. Those 2 days in London was all it took. I fell in love with the city, the people, the culture, the homes, the accents and the London life. I've always been fascinated with the the English. My 2 quick (and broke) days there were the happiest I felt-ever. (BTW-Please don't compare this with the birth of my children-not the same happiness.)
Anyway-that was all it took. I knew exactly where I wanted to be.. in England. A year later, fate brought England to me. A weird, strange internet incident dropped a pleasant surprise into my life. Though that is a whole separate story- it confirmed my desires for wanting to move there.
Fast forward (again)- after a thinking about it for a long time, I decided to announce my plans for my relocation in the year 2015. I spoke with family and friends about it. I felt it was best to bring it out into the open now, to give everyone a chance to soak it in even though it would be another 5 years before it happens. I talk about it often however I get the feeling that my family and friends don't fully believe that it would actually happen. lol
A year has passed, it's now a 4 year plan. So much to prepare for, so much to research. Nothing but excitement and anticipation. I am still very much looking forward to this.
More updates to come. Stay tuned. x
2011!
Happy new year! What a great start to the year by ringing it in at my favorite spot in the world- London, England! I'm feeling very confident that this is THE year. The year I become healthier and whole lot happier with my body, mind and soul. Ohh them some heavy words yo.. lol
Determination combined with motivation. Resolutions... well, for one I have decided to be more social and have opened myself BACK into the social networking world. I cherish my privacy and my alone-ness however, if I don't open myself up I am going to turn into a hermit. And I don't want that. My last trip to Europe a few weeks ago has really got me thinking about things. I was (and have been) to the most beautiful destinations in the world feeling so crappy. How can you fully enjoy life and your surroundings when you feel so large. It sounds vain but it can really damage you emotionally. And I'm so tired. I'm exhausted. I'm ready for this change.
Two- I joined a 3 month Biggest Loser competition at work. The crew has been great and supportive of each other. We lost over 30lbs combined in the first week! I've decided to start a 1 week commitment to go to the gym every morning this week. I miss sitting in the sauna day dreaming about my life in 5 wait- 4 years. Which leads to just that...
Three- My now 4 year plan. This plan is where my strongest determination lies. I am deeply passionate about my goal. I have so much planning and research to do. It's something I enjoy doing and something that makes me feel good. (see my 5 year plan blog for more info).
I feel good.
I'm ready.
Let's do this!
Determination combined with motivation. Resolutions... well, for one I have decided to be more social and have opened myself BACK into the social networking world. I cherish my privacy and my alone-ness however, if I don't open myself up I am going to turn into a hermit. And I don't want that. My last trip to Europe a few weeks ago has really got me thinking about things. I was (and have been) to the most beautiful destinations in the world feeling so crappy. How can you fully enjoy life and your surroundings when you feel so large. It sounds vain but it can really damage you emotionally. And I'm so tired. I'm exhausted. I'm ready for this change.
Two- I joined a 3 month Biggest Loser competition at work. The crew has been great and supportive of each other. We lost over 30lbs combined in the first week! I've decided to start a 1 week commitment to go to the gym every morning this week. I miss sitting in the sauna day dreaming about my life in 5 wait- 4 years. Which leads to just that...
Three- My now 4 year plan. This plan is where my strongest determination lies. I am deeply passionate about my goal. I have so much planning and research to do. It's something I enjoy doing and something that makes me feel good. (see my 5 year plan blog for more info).
I feel good.
I'm ready.
Let's do this!
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