Well, it’s been a long time since I have written. Mostly, it has been a slow, restful time for me soaking up the much-needed quieter pace and regularity family and the midwest have to offer. My time has undoubtedly been… low-key. And honestly, just what the doctor ordered.
I’ve mostly been in my mom’s small town just beyond the suburbs of a midwestern city. I’ve taken in its quiet days and most impressive big blues skies and cloud formations. I’ve appreciated long drives down country roads.
I am very grateful to my mom for opening her doors and letting me hang around her home for much longer than either of us expected.
And now it’s time… I am, turning a corner of sorts. Tomorrow, I am off to new territory! But the difference this time is I won’t be getting on an airplane. I am not spending my days meticulously packing trying to fit my whole life into two bags and not exceeding 50 pounds. No, this time… I will be packing up my car and driving away. And while my personal belongings don’t exceed far beyond two bags, there is some pleasure in having a little more ease in packing, a little extra room for my belongings to belong.
I am not going to share just yet exactly… where I am going. But rest assured, tomorrow I will be on my way. Still feeling at least a little like a “new” nervous driver after being off American roads for 5 years. Still getting my American legs back and looking forward to stretching them a bit as I hit the open roads.
I will soon share my new destination. In the meantime, I am appreciating the quiet where I am and feeling a peaceful excitement of a little adventure and travel on the horizon….Grateful for the time I spent here and looking forward to turning a corner and exploring new territory.
Gypsy Woman 