This is a picture of the highway that runs directly in front of my home in Swanton, Ohio...the fact that the photograph was taken facing east is remarkable to me only because in 5 days I will be traveling over 12,000 miles in that very direction. I realize that many people travel like this regular basis, and to them its no big deal, so if I meet you in the airport, or worse, if by some fantastic chance you end up sitting next to me during the flight, your going to have to try to indulge me...because I'm new at this.
I leave Swanton in 5 days, but my journey actually began over 3 years ago on my 40th birthday. I won't bore the reader with details on why it has taken 3 years to reach this goal...in better hands,there might be an interesting story to be told. I made some risky moves, quit my day job...spent time and money,but told myself I could make this work, kind of forcing myself to believe it, and didn't let too many negatives get in the way.
However, I know this isn't so special or unique...this is simply what people do when they realize they really WANT something. We find a way to make it happen.Anyway, I can definatly say I don't think I could have gotten this far without the help of several people,namely my wonderful sister. Ellen, thank you so much!
I am leaving for New Zealand in 5 days where I will be employed as a solo guitarist/vocalist on P&O Australia cruise lines.
Hooah!
Buzzo, good luck down under, we know you'll do fine not only with the job but maybe the ladies too. Have fun!
Norm & Patti
(In Florida)
Posted by: Norm & Patti | 07/20/2009 at 04:31 AM
OK So how's it going? Missing you.
Posted by: gierke | 08/27/2009 at 08:42 AM