January 11 is finally here, a day that is as regular as the next, except for the fact that it is also the day we embark on an epic journey. A journey that I really didn’t know how to prepare for, a day that seemed so far away, until it wasn’t.

Over 2 years ago, we started musing about what it would be like to travel for an extended time or to even work abroad. We have had a few friends do it and come back mostly unscathed, so we kept it in our minds as a fun idea. It lived nicely as an idea, tucked in the back of our minds and as a casual conversation topic that we liked to dream about. Wouldn’t it be nice? What would we do? How would we do it?

Well, after all the humming and ha-ing, we finally made the decision to actually do it. For me, it all came together when I was in my life coaching class last April  when I realized how important it is to take chances and to be with my family. Somehow this manifested quickly into me making a true commitment to this trip. Then a few more months flitted away and then in November we finally took the plunge and bought tickets, then just like that this went from dream to reality.

Now, we are on the plane. And I have to let go if I packed enough stuff, if I will miss an opportunity or whatever else I might be worried about, there is nothing left to do now but just embrace whatever happens.

Inspire Yourself!

Jenn