Looking back...looking ahead

Whirlwind. I think that might be a good word to describe the last year. Going back to New Year's Eve 2005-2006 I would have never guessed what 2006 would hold. I was comfortably settled in my new condo and singing karaoke with friends. I was anticipating my trip to China and Laos but never expected that soon after returning I would be given the opportunity to move to London. Yikes! Despite my fears and not wanting to leave my family and friends, it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I've had some great experiences (I won't re-hash them here since you've already read about them) and I can't imagine what the next year holds! I definitely hope to add a few more countries to the list of places I've visited. Other than that, who knows?

People ask me what I think I'll do when my two years is up. I have no idea! I can't imagine what my life will be like by that time. The last four months have been crazy enough so I don't even know what to expect from the rest. I think this year has taught me more than ever that you can't plan your life too much. It's good to have goals but you never know what is going to happen so lately I just try to take it a few months at a time. I don't always like it but I'm learning to live with it. I just keep reminding myself, "hey, it's an adventure."