Glee

I'm a confessed Gleek. I believe that means that I'm a 'geek' who watches the show 'Glee.' And it's a ridiculous show - the very reason I delight in watching it. And when there is something that hysterical and absurd and wonderful that comes to an end, it leaves you feeling a bit stunned. That's exactly how I'm feeling about the end end of my London adventure.

It's nearly impossible for my mind to make sense of six months going by since my arrival. When I look back and remember specific events - like the black cab ride from the airport to my imaginary flat, or New Year's eve, or the night I met my friends - then I can sense the time that's passed, if only fleetingly. I have lived a whole lot of experiences in these six months, and I am stunned with how fantastic it has been, how blessed I've become, and where it has left me standing.

I leave in 10 days. I have 10 more days to let this city run across my heart before I say goodbye - for now. That means last visits to my favorite places (Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, Picadilly, Waterstone's bookstore, the South Bank, Borough Market, Trafalgar Sqaure and the National Gallery, and Covent Garden), and new visits to places still undiscovered (Holland Park, the Aquarium, and a museum or two).

I also have to pack up my things - and I've found as the process began that, 'a girl in want of adventure, will accumulate way too many things!' I suppose it's a lovely problem to have...too many treasures to know what to do with.

And before I know it, I will be headed onto Phase 2 of my Life's Adventure - the European Adventure. Greece comes first and then Spain, before the plane turns towards the good ole US of A at the end of July. (And it's really only an extended lay-over, a month, until I board that plane again and head for Phase 3 - Central America.) There's more of my story to be told, so stay tuned...

And in case I forget to mention it - thank you for being a part of all of this. Whether in spirit or in person or in phone calls, internet chats, or care packages - I have never, ever, felt alone on this ride. Many thanks and much love being sent your way.