Wow I cannot believe that the day has finally arrived! I've only been planning this trip for almost two years when it first planted the seed in my mind many moons ago. Now here we are, Day 1! I am about to board a 15 hr flight into Auckland. This feels beyond surreal. I'm also hoping that I've downloaded enough entertainment to get me through in the event my body revolts against sleeping upright, frigid from the AC being cranked up, and the anxiety of finally getting both feet on solid ground and setting out on the journey that lies ahead.
Its been quite the journey to get here and my trip hasn't fully kicked off yet. It's been a process to research and plan my trip. Additionally, I took a leave of absence from my job which means getting my job back is not 100% guaranteed upon my return home. I also just hit my one year mark being back East and Upstate. So much has happened in my life since this little journey of mine took root. I've moved three times, had to say farewell to some amazing souls, survived major surgery, dealt with some real life shit, met amazing new people, made solid progress in my handstand, and throughout it all I fell in love.
Journey is as follows, with one month in each place: New Zealand, Australia, India! Some friends joke this is my version of "Eat, Pray, Love" but not sure that's exactly what I'm setting out to do, but we will find out!
I'm not sure what lies ahead over the next 90 days, but my mind is free to embrace everything that comes my way. Time to board my flight. Catch you all later ✌🏽