Til we meet again in a far away land

Before I left San Diego last November I was given a fabulous going away gift, from an even more fabulous girl, with this note inside. Reading it now, one year later, it still holds so much meaning to me:

"At first glance a year may seem like an eternity, but in the real scheme of things those 365 days are just a small blip in the game of life. A mere 365 days to learn, to create, to explore and to insprire may actually turn out to be not enough. However, I am so proud to know you're taking that leap of faith, to go out into the unknown, beacuse as anyone who travels will tell you - the unknown is where you find your true self.

There will be tough times, but you are so fortunate to have life lines around you. Do not get swallowed by them - make new connections and expand your mind. Falling into the bubble trap will surely close you off, whcih is a true travesty. Knowing you, and how strong you are, I know that you'll have the best of times, so go explore, go get lost, eat things you've never dreamt of, and party with people who you can't converse with, beacuse the common denominator is life. 

Your time may be limited, soak up every moment, take a million photos, and do everthing you can beacuse if you don't, you'll wish you had. Above all, remember that money will come and go, so who cares if you'll go broke by the end of your adventures. Every penny spent will be worth it in the end and you'll always find a way to get more.

Dont worry about us, we'll be fine. Best friends will let eachother go, but always know that they will see eachother again. Enjoy this book, may it motivate your wanderlust. Enjoy Korea, and its wonders. Enjoy life."

The note above was written in the backside cover of the book Wanderlust, which now includes a note from me and will be passed on to another fabulous girl, to continue to fuel her wanderlust as well.

"By leaving our safety net, we have thrown our souls upon the wind, exposing ourselves to all of the fears and 
dangers that we sought to protect each other from, 
and in doing so, we have made ourselves available to 

experience things that … border on the magical."

Countdown to a new kind of magical: 6 days.