Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Letting the cat out...

So... we have plane tickets. Well sort of. We have a one-way ticket from San Fran to Auckland, NZ. Still need to work out some minor details, such as getting to Frisco, and then onto Oz. Hell, we don't even know where we are going in Oz. Hopefully somewhere with sandy beaches, lots of Aussie men, and maybe a place to work. Minor details such as getting to Frisco, and what we will actually do while "backpacking" in NZ are simply minor details. 

First challenge (after the plane tickets) was telling the family. God Bless them all, but I think they fail to understand the depth of my obsessions. I am quite different than all of them and I used to believe I was switched at birth. but as I grew, I gradually began to notice a slight physical resemblance to the rest of my family. But they don't seem to share my enthusiasm for messes, lack-of-plans, and all-in-all flying by the seat of one's pants. Wasn't sure how they would handle my plans on living in the South Pacific. That "cat" came out with little drama. Thank you mother and father. Once that cat came out, came the next hard part... telling my boss 8 months before I leave that I want to live in Australia. So for those of you who MAY wonder why I want to go to Australia, I will give you a slight rundown...

- No husband
- No children 
- No commitment
- Pure insanity

I have also learned in my life that life is made to be lived. Houses are meant to be lived in, cars are meant to be driven. Clothes are made to be worn, and and your body is certainly made to be run down. The world is meant to be seen and enjoyed by all. You never know when life can change, or how long you have on this earth. I truly believe every person should have a bucket list, and it should be pursued with every chance. I don't think i will make it to every country, or every great wonder of the world, but I certainly hope to make a dent... better get moving.