Phew. A four day road trip across America... Guthro style. What a trip. Never did I imagine that I could pull into New Hampshire with such a better understanding of my mom. It was this ceremonial point where I drove away from New Hampshire three years ago with a friend (actually drove away twice... yeah Jess and Tom) and returned with family.
On that note, I am leaving again but this time with a bigger plan than to ski powder. Well, I am hoping for that too but those are details to be figued out once I find a partner in crime and I can speak Russian. (whoa... Kyrgyz Republic is 90% mountains? yeahhhhhhhhhh)
Kyrgyzstan... actually Kyrgyz Republic. (Pronounced Krrrr gzzzz) Departure date is July 3rd and I am starting to get mentally ready for this. Deep breaths. Deeeeep breaths. I know it's going to be something bigger than myself and that's why I want to go do this.
Everything in my life has lead up to this decision. From two weeks each year at Camp Huckins to being released in Europe to travel with my West High School German class to a midnight flight to Japan... all has lead up to this moment. That makes me smile.
On that note, I am leaving again but this time with a bigger plan than to ski powder. Well, I am hoping for that too but those are details to be figued out once I find a partner in crime and I can speak Russian. (whoa... Kyrgyz Republic is 90% mountains? yeahhhhhhhhhh)
Kyrgyzstan... actually Kyrgyz Republic. (Pronounced Krrrr gzzzz) Departure date is July 3rd and I am starting to get mentally ready for this. Deep breaths. Deeeeep breaths. I know it's going to be something bigger than myself and that's why I want to go do this.
Everything in my life has lead up to this decision. From two weeks each year at Camp Huckins to being released in Europe to travel with my West High School German class to a midnight flight to Japan... all has lead up to this moment. That makes me smile.
5 comments:
Katie! I am sooooo excited for you. Thank you for thinking of this blog to share your experience. I will be thinking of you! I wish you the very best. Life is an adventure, some more exciting than others. Know you are thought of often here in Tahoe! Love and Peace
Lindee
Katie. What? You're on a mission to seek more than killer pow?! That is so crazy! Glad you've started a blog to keep in touch from so far away. It has been a pleasure getting to know you through your volunteer efforts at Disabled Sports and as a social goddess at the River Ranch. I'm thrilled to know YOU are out there teaching and making improvements on this little planet one person at a time! Cheers,
Vanessa
Hey Katie, I got your blog site through Lindsey's mom...just wanted to wish you luck! Be careful, have fun, and good luck!
Meredith
Katie, Good luck and be safe.
Your Mom's right. The years fly by. You'll be home before you know it.
I don't know if I will ever be able to tell people where you are. Maybe since you're an English teacher, while there you can introduce a vowel or two. If anyone asks me I'll just pretend I can't speak and write your location on a piece of paper.
We look forward to sharing your experience through this Blog.
Safe travels and soft landings.
The other Katie's dad.
Wayne
Hi Love,
Putting you on the plane this morning was so hard, but we know you're going to do great things.
We are so proud of the person you have become and can't wait to hear about all of your adventures, big and small. See you later...never good-bye..
Love,
Mom
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