It's an adventure of a lifetime. It's a risk far greater than anyone that has come before it. There are more unknowns than there ever has been. An ocean away from everything comfortable, everything familiar, everything planned. There is no plan, no guarantees, no security; but still I take the jump. I leap into the dark, feet first hoping to find a place to land.
The last few days in the mainland came with no mercy. Every minute of every day of the entire last week were completely booked, trying to squeeze in as many goodbyes as possible. My emotions: non-existent. There was way too much change, to many things to do, and way too many things running through my head. I was numb, all the way til the minute we got dropped off at the airport. We stood there, and I just started crying. It was a brief moment where panic ran through my entire body. I stood there in front of the terminal with only three bags and Jord. For the next four months this was all I had. Every possible worst scenario ran through my head in 2.5 seconds, anything that could go wrong instantly became a possibility. It was the craziest feeling that I have experienced in a long time. But then there, in the midst of the hustling and bustling of the airport, we just stood there and looked at eachother. Searching for an answer from the other person. Our eyes met for a long time and we both took a deep breath and said we are going to be ok, this is an adventure of a lifetime and there is no turning back now! At that moment peace surged across my body, soul, and mind. Whatever this new life entailed, I was ready for it.
Although, the day was long and we had a little detour with our flights it was a rather smooth day. Even with the stress and madness of travel we remained positive; excited and nervous. Kauai has welcomed us both with open arms from the minute we got here. It is one big family. Everyone
(that I have met so far, which is a suprisngly huge number) is so hospitable and generous. It took me off guard to be so welcomed in such a foreign place where I only knew three people. Within the time it took to settle instead the "homestead" (which is our little apartment buildings name) we met about 10 people. By the second day that number had doubled, meeting both my and Jordan's bosses, and many other friends. It's insane to me, meeting at least 20 people in the first two days and really liking everyone. We bought a little minivan for $200 to get us from place to place. I walk to work (about 12 minutes) but Jord needs a car and it's nice to have it to go to the beach. I just am trying to understand this concept of communial living. Already this week we have been to three BBQ's. Each with at least 10 people. Everyone just brings a couple ingredients and we throw it all together to create a feast! Seriously though I have already tried so many new foods and over indugled on home cooked AMAZINGNESS!!!! My stomach definitely loves this place. Besides all that we have hit the beach a few times, explored some abandonned buildings, started my new job (another post on that soon!), and hung out with some new friends!!! Crazy to think its only been 6 days!
I am off to bed for now more to come soon! With pictures
COMING THIS WEEK: Hiking adventures, beach days, work without a trainer, and who knows what else!!!!
The last few days in the mainland came with no mercy. Every minute of every day of the entire last week were completely booked, trying to squeeze in as many goodbyes as possible. My emotions: non-existent. There was way too much change, to many things to do, and way too many things running through my head. I was numb, all the way til the minute we got dropped off at the airport. We stood there, and I just started crying. It was a brief moment where panic ran through my entire body. I stood there in front of the terminal with only three bags and Jord. For the next four months this was all I had. Every possible worst scenario ran through my head in 2.5 seconds, anything that could go wrong instantly became a possibility. It was the craziest feeling that I have experienced in a long time. But then there, in the midst of the hustling and bustling of the airport, we just stood there and looked at eachother. Searching for an answer from the other person. Our eyes met for a long time and we both took a deep breath and said we are going to be ok, this is an adventure of a lifetime and there is no turning back now! At that moment peace surged across my body, soul, and mind. Whatever this new life entailed, I was ready for it.
Although, the day was long and we had a little detour with our flights it was a rather smooth day. Even with the stress and madness of travel we remained positive; excited and nervous. Kauai has welcomed us both with open arms from the minute we got here. It is one big family. Everyone
(that I have met so far, which is a suprisngly huge number) is so hospitable and generous. It took me off guard to be so welcomed in such a foreign place where I only knew three people. Within the time it took to settle instead the "homestead" (which is our little apartment buildings name) we met about 10 people. By the second day that number had doubled, meeting both my and Jordan's bosses, and many other friends. It's insane to me, meeting at least 20 people in the first two days and really liking everyone. We bought a little minivan for $200 to get us from place to place. I walk to work (about 12 minutes) but Jord needs a car and it's nice to have it to go to the beach. I just am trying to understand this concept of communial living. Already this week we have been to three BBQ's. Each with at least 10 people. Everyone just brings a couple ingredients and we throw it all together to create a feast! Seriously though I have already tried so many new foods and over indugled on home cooked AMAZINGNESS!!!! My stomach definitely loves this place. Besides all that we have hit the beach a few times, explored some abandonned buildings, started my new job (another post on that soon!), and hung out with some new friends!!! Crazy to think its only been 6 days!
I am off to bed for now more to come soon! With pictures
COMING THIS WEEK: Hiking adventures, beach days, work without a trainer, and who knows what else!!!!
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