2011: The Beginning

Happy belated New Year, everyone! Once again, thank you for reading my posts, following this blog, or merely dropping by on occasion.

My much needed vacation is now over. I returned from the mountains on Monday, and have been doing nothing but running errands, visiting doctors, saying good-byes and the like ever since.

A few weeks ago, I still managed to pretend that I had plenty of time before travelling. I could answer, "I'm leaving in January", and if someone pointed out that January was just a few days away, I would meet the comment with, "No, no, January won't be here for a long time". Needless to say, as soon as I got back home and opened my new agenda, the illusion (or the capacity for self-delusion) was over.

Unable to do otherwise, I faced reality and got busy. As I rolled up clothes in an attempt to fit my wardrobe in one suitcase and a duffel, I was thinking what I fabulous opportunity I now have. Scary, too, but fabulous. I get the chance to start anew, from scratch (or almost), something I had craved for years. New year, new life. Lots of new people to meet, lots to stay in touch with, new house, new classmates, new teachers, new routines, and I could go on forever listing the many new things to come. It's a privilege, and definitely a challenge, and I certainly hope to rise to the occasion. So, since baby steps is the only way to accomplish big things, I will now move on to the next task: more cloth rolling. May 2011 be amazing.

Holidays approaching

First off, a quick review of my latest adventures:

1) Booked room for my first days in New York. I also already have a ticket to the theater for the day after my arrival. I'm going with Emily.

2) Dentist. Not fun. Two more appointments till the crown is ready.

3) Had last (very productive) singing lesson. Also saw my teacher sing in a concert. Goes without saying, she was awesome. Delivered two Mozarts (lovely, very touching performance of the first one), habanera from Carmen and a Spanish song. Amazing.

4) Explored Alexander technique again. Only 3 sessions (lack of time), but my back needed it. Learned some stuff I can practice on my own.

5) Goodbye party for fellow blogger Natalie, who goes back to Florida. I'm meeting her tomorrow. I also have a dinner meeting with my high school friends that very day. And I might see another teacher today. So, too many goodbyes this week. Knot in stomach, exitement, sadness... weird emotional state.

6) Vacation getting closer. I'll go unwind in the South for the holidays. Sad to say they'll be interupted by a visit to the dentist, but a girl can't have it all.

Brief review of my crazy lifestyle over.

Before I leave you guys, I want to wish the happiest of happy holidays to my readers! And a wonderful, adventure-filled 2011! May the new year be awesome. Cheers!

The travel photographer

My much loved friend and former classmate Emily published some pics I took during my travels in her lovely blog, Travel and Toil. To have a look, and get to know her cool blog, click here! Enjoy, and have a great weekend everyone!