Adventure awaits

It's a funny feeling you get when you realize that the time you have with friends and family is suddenly deminishing. What once was way off in the distance and unknown is now drawing near and seemingly heart beats away. You ponder what things do you want to do before you go? Which people do you spend more time with? What items do you take with you to prepare you for a year long journey and at the same time remind you of home. All the while throughout these thoughts a battle of anxiety and excitement rages within, yerning to travel and be adventureous and also clinging to what you know and cherish. How fortuitous would it be if we could peak our heads into the future a bit and see which choices we'd rather prefer. Nevertheless, there are lessons to be learned at every bend and oh the lessons I've learned and have yet to be taught.