Hey out there. I hope everyone is enjoying 2015! I know I am. I've left England behind and I've been in Tempe, Arizona for the past week. Time has zoomed by!
I've been excited and counting down to this trip for a long time and its taken some time to process that it's finally a reality. This trip isn't just about seeing a new bit if the world and having fun, although there will be plenty of that, but I'm also perusing an exciting new relationship. An extra burst of euphoria. Turning a chance meeting on a kibbutz into a, 6 month long, transatlantic in-depth discussion of life, dreams, emotions, and 2 hour long Skype sessions into actually being in the same room together once more, has been one hell of an adventure, in itself.
I'm very much still figuring out what to do next with my life but back in Garstang I felt a little trapped by everything. Location, lack of transport, and a resulting lack in social circles. Time to try looking at things with fresh eyes. I can't work here, as I am on a tourist visa and US immigration assured me on entering that they would to quote "hunt me down", if I seek employment. But I'm looking to do some more volunteering and enjoy being in the company of someone who's on the same wavelength as me. I know in the end what I do with my life is completely up to me but it's nice to feel like I don't have to face everything alone. And yes I know that's not true when I'm in England either, my friends and family are great but it's difficult to see that when your daily life seems to invoke such isolation.
Oops this wasn't meant to be such an emotionally fueled post just a round up of what I've been up to, but I guess my inner writer has other ideas.
I guess what I'd really like to say is that I'm following the things I believe in. Love, kindness, that there's more to a human being than what's written on their bank statements each month, in adventure, expanding your horizons and learning from people and the world around you. I might not quite have the balance right but I'm enjoying working on figuring that out!
Here's a few photos to capture this last week's adventures:
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| The cowboys are on their way! |
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| Goat Kisses |
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| Phoenix is massive! |
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| street art, Tempe |
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| Chinese feast |
