Not going to lie...

I have 12 more days till I leave. I am anxious, scared, excited, nervous...I have been planning this trip for a year and a half and now it is finally happening! I know that the next week or so is going to be rough for me with trying to get my mind to shut off so I can sleep and also focus on the things I have to finalize before I go.

I am looking forward to the adventures that await me in the upcoming months and looking forward to sharing my experiences with people along the way. I don't mind being on my own, solitude is good sometimes, and I think that it willbe beneficial for me, since I am feeling kind of lost right now in life.

I have no idea what i am going to do when I get back, and I am ok with that for right now, but it still nags in the back of my mind every now and again. A month after I come back I turn 36, and yes I know that is still young and I have plenty of time in life to do and accomplish things that I want to. But that doesn't always put my mind at ease because life is too short, sometimes way to short, and we need to life it to the fullest before it comes to an end. Most of us will live to a nice old age, but I don't want to assume that I have that kind of time.

I am tying up loose ends and making sure that everything is all set before I go and in place for when I get back. Seeing all of my family and friends and hearing all of the positive things they have to say.

One of the best words of advice came from a coworker and i plan to follow them as best I can.

1. Talk to strangers

2. Eat something that is looking at you

3. Keep a journal

4. Drink something you can't see through

5. Wear someone else's underwear

• I know I know....we were always told not to talk to strangers, but sometimes that is the best way to find out about local things to do and see there are not tourist traps.

• I am totally up for eating something that looks at me....kangaroo, ostrich, crocodile.....bring it on

• My journal is here, online for the world to see :)

• Drinking something I can't see through....that might be a good task to take up....hummm what could it be?

• Oh lord....someone else's underwear??? That might be a tough task to asscomplish hahaha

Till next time :)