Life is going at warp speed right about now. I don’t know if it’s because I only have 25 days left before my trip…or if I’ve entered another dimension where everything is going 3857498365 miles an hour.
Except for this week. This week has been a terrible, awful week.
Monday: I spent the day with my little sister in the hospital. She’s 6 months pregnant and fainted at work. And this is the second time she’s fainted. Thankfully, she and baby and doing wonderfully and are officially on bed rest. Despite being the in the ER for 8 hours, it was nice spending time with my sister. Even though seeing her pregnant is making me never want to have a child ever, ever. EVER.
Tuesday: I cursed the gods for making me a woman. And Johnny freaked out.
Wednesday: I was a tad bit more successful in getting shit done. Or…I just bought a silk ombre scarf.
Thursday: I was in the middle of writing an awesome post when my hard drive crashed. One trip to the Apple Genius bar confirmed my worst fear. I immediately went to Best Buy, stopped by my job for a glass of wine (or 3), and then came home, installed and formatted my new hard drive myself. I am amazing.
Of course, all of these things are minor setbacks. I leave in 25 days. TWENTY FIVE. I do not have a backpack. I barely have any winter clothes. I do have a lot of awesome scarves though…does this count for something?
And somehow…. I know that everything is going to work out. I’m strangely calm. It’s so weird. I have SO much to do. Johnny and I haven’t sold our major things (bed, nightstand, bikes, etc.), I’m terribly behind on my TEFL course, I don’t have a dress for my sister’s wedding, I have another 12 hour a day weekend of work coming up, my blog hasn’t been updated in what seems like ages, and my eyebrows are a TRAGEDY. But…I’m okay. For today.
If I don’t sell all of my stuff, then I’ll donate. I’ll find a dress. And my eyebrows will be threaded come Monday.
Life ebbs and flows; it’s always going to be okay.
Right? Everything is always okay.
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I think you will be fine. Just do what you need to do and remember:
YOU WILL ALWAYS LEAVE UNPREPARED. You won’t get everything accomplished.
Embrace it and just do.
you are the best.
1st BREATHE… 2nd BREATHE… 3rd MAKE A LIST!
Yes make a list and then get things done each day. Trust me you will be fine… Just remember once you set off what isn’t done will never get done and is out of your control…. So don’t worry to much things will all work out! 25 days is a long time to get things done and if anything call in sick at work… what could they do now?
xoxo
I’m so BAD at lists…that’s why my boyfriend does all that organizational stuff. If it wasn’t for him I think I would’ve had a completely and total meltdown by now LOL
Things tend to work themselves out. I hope you have a less stressful week next week.
I was feeling JUST like you last Friday, but as the first poster mentioned, you will always be a little bit unprepared.. and that’s okay! I had to take the time out to just breathe and realized that as long as my money was straight and I had my passport on me that I’d be fine and all the other stuff is extraneous.
Can’t freaking wait to read your musings from on the road.
I am actually in a similar position, albeit I have about a month of extra time left. I like to think everything works out eventually. Think of all the times where you cut it very close, but somehow made it through. So, no worries, right? I know that’s easier said than done lol.
Ah, seriously, every time you write how many days you have I’m shocked! You’re so close and even though you are crazy busy now, none of that will matter in 25 days (well besides your Sis’s little one of course!).
New scarfs=instant therapy. Keep the wine near for after the 12-hour days and make Johnny rub your feet. It helps.
Ahhh I can’t believe I get to meet you in 25 days – soooooo freaking excited girlie! And you’re right, everything will work out before you go and if it doesn’t – who cares? You’re backpacking again
LOVE YOU! Cannot freaking wait to meet you!
Aww! It was so good to talk to you the other day and I’m glad that your sister is okay.
But first things first, PRIORITIZE.
NUMBER ONE: Sell your stuff.
Have you gone on Craigslist or Ebay to sell your things before you donate?
Make sure you have pics. Put that stuff up on your Facebook. Tap your friends to spread the word.
NUMBER TWO
Once you have some money from your sale, buy the dress.
NUMBER THREE
If you’re feeling down, get your eyebrows done on an off day.
NUMBER FOUR
Take one hour or two at the same time three times a week to work on TEFL. Whatever time is most productive for you.
I really should be taking my own advice!
Hope that helps! You just motivated me to get back on the job hunt. (I’m so fiercely behind!).
Don’t worry about the blog. Update when you can. Your audience will understand!
You may have to make some sacrifices (like sleep) but you’re right. It will all work out in the end!
xoxo
N.
you know how much I adore you Natalie. Our chat the other night brought me sanity. And #2 is done. #4 is in the works. My eyebrows are still a tragedy, but that’s getting fixed soon
xoxoxoxo!
Aww! Thank you! Did you read my Paris post? I still have to work on my guide but your impending date for departure will help motivate me. I just read your 19 days post and I’m glad it’s finally coming together. AND…AstrologyZone is out today for November and the reading is GOOD. Plus, my gold star day is on my birthday! Yay (I’ve already made reservations to a favourite restaurant). P.S. Love the dress! And way for making it do double duty (and on sale). So proud of you! Maybe save the eyebrows a day before your sister’s wedding? Then you’ll look fresh (exciting!). xoxo