Hollywood snuck into my wee heart, and I was pretty sad to leave. I moved there convinced this was a toxic cesspool, and I left with so much love for this little village I can barely stand it. If you ever move to a new place, and get scared and want to give up and move home-DON'T. Wait for it. You will fall in love with where you are. Give it time. Become a part of your community. No matter where you are. I am so glad that I didn't let the hardships of moving to a new place alone get to me. I left Hollywood 100 times happier then I was when I moved there, and I was barely there five months. I could have stayed much longer, and I hope that I come back. But the best thing I have learned is to love where I am, because I am always me.
I left Hollywood one week ago, and tomorrow I make the long drive north to Skagway, Alaska. I have never driven such a long distance (40 hours! 2400 miles!), and I am a little nervous. But my ipod is full of novels, comedy, and pop music, and Katy Perry is making my life very fun lately.
My layover in Salt Lake City has been so lovely and comfortable. My sisters and I threw my dad a surprise Cuban themed birthday party last night, and I think he loved it. He has always been a bit obsessed with Latin America, and lately Cuba has his focus. He is determined to visit Cuba this year, and he's got the right connections, so I think he'll actually do it! The sun shone all week long, but now it is cold and snowing, getting me ready for cold, COLD Skagway
So....now I'm off to Alaska again. AGAIN. I can't believe it. I can't believe I will be there in just four days! I will definitely blog about my journey when I arrive, and please hope and pray for my and Oscar's safe arrival to town.
Au revoir!
You are so confident and gutsy, or at least silent about being wimpy--you set the example of a strong, brave woman facing life with optimism, courage and enthusiasm. What a happy way to live! Good luck on your long drive. Talk to yourself—you're guaranteed an interesting conversation that way!
ReplyDeleteStay safe! You are a very brave girl for venturing out the way you do, but the rewards are priceless I'm sure! I'm so glad you have found so much happiness lately with all of your adventures. You live the life and actually go do what a lot of people only "talk" about. Good for you! Good luck in Alaska and with your drive. Can't wait to hear all about it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm excited for you, too! I wonder if you got in, like, yesterday... Another year, new life experiences, boy-o-boy. Can't wait to read your blog about the adventure!!
ReplyDeletei'm glad to hear you are there safe and sound. (found out on facebook). sad i missed the get together, but i was thinking of you! enjoy the other side of the country for me! i send love from ny!
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