I'm ready!

Okay, I'll admit it...I'm ready, excited, and a bit anxious. For what? Well, a couple of things.

The Move...
This Sunday, Justin and I will be moving into our place, which we are both looking forward to. I'm ready for this because it is something that I have wanted to do since May but it just wasn't the right time then. I'm excited because while I feel very welcome, and comfortable at Blake and Justin's place, it isn't mine. I look forward to all of the possibilities...more meditation, more designing, more encouragement. I'm also anxious, not about moving in with Justin, rather, the actual act of moving...again. Twice in three weeks, and for the third time in just under five months. The nice thing is that none of my stuff (why do I need most of it? I haven't missed it these last 2+ weeks) has to go up or down any stairs. While we are both getting friends to help us out, I feel bad because I have so much. Must downsize again...

Italy...
Two weeks from today I will be about five hours from landing in Pisa with Mindy. I am ready for a vacation, and one with Mindy is always a blast. I find that I am looking forward to it more than anything I've ever done...ever. I'm excited for obvious reasons. My first time out of the country (okay, I did cross the border into Mexico, but Europe is different), knowing that I will have the time of my life, and that nothing can stop me now. I am finally going to see much of the art that I studied in college, drink up the Italian wine that I am falling for, eat authentic Italian cuisine, and meet new and interesting people. However, I am anxious as well. What if our flights come in late and we get stuck in Paris. Okay, so that's not such a bad thing. I do worry that we will get mugged, lost, frustrated, etc. All of this is to be expected prior to my first trip abroad. I do wish that I had been able to stick with my language lessons, however, I do feel that we will be fine in that regard. All that out on the table, I still can't wait! By the time Mindy picks me up at the airport, it will have been 6 1/2 months since I've seen her, and that is certainly too long. What better place to spend time with her than in Italy?