conflicted

heart traveler

OK,can I start by saying how much I am looking forward to spending a year travaling with my family around the world? Now I must admit I also have my reservations, anxious moments, and outright terror at the prospects of traveling with my family for a year. My life in Santa Cruz by practically any measure is ideal. I LOVE my life here. I have fantastic friends,meaningful work as the ex spa owner, plenty of stimulating interests etc. Santa Cruz is a beautiful Ca. beach town that people from all over visit. So why the hell am I saying good by for a year? There is something calling me(and her name is Lysa). Yes Lysa is the prime motivating factor in making this trip a reality. It has been her dream for many years. Before I met Lysa I wasnt much of a traveler at all. I would take the occasional trip but not nearly to the extent we do as a family. Lysa has opened my eyes to the world and I can not look away. I tend to trust my instincts when making decisions.Generally it has worked out(a few setbacks along the way). Lysa was one of the best choices of my life and I have learned over time to listen to her suggestions, including this one. There you have it. Am I excited? yes. Will I miss Santa Cruz? yes. Will I MISS BURNINGMAN? YES!(have fun without me). Will we have our own fantastic adventures? YES.   Plenty to do this week to prepare. Showing the house, visa apps, pak shopping, insurance buying,tickets,work stuff. Thank you to anyone reading this entry. In peace,hotwater   PS the photo is an art project Lysa and I did from found objects while on Spring break in the Baja