Truth or Dare

I can't believe that tomorrow is the day. I have packed and re-packed and stressed and obsessed and I think I'm done. It has been a wonderful week. I have had so many amazingly fun experiences. My bff was in town for a few days and I am so glad she was able to come. Sunday night was incredible. We visited all our favorite Louisville spots and had some truly lovely company. You just can't plan a night like that. I have captured so many mental pictures that will help ease my sadness about not seeing my friends and family for the next two years. 

Yes, there was a mean game of truth or dare! 

And, my new adventure seems to relate to truth or dare in some ways. It is like one long dare and I've challenged myself to give it a shot. I'm probably going to eat some weird things and will certainly be pushed out of my comfort zone. And, I have to approach the entire experience with an open and honest heart. 

I am nervous but I'm looking forward to meeting new friends tomorrow. I can't wait to see the African landscape. And elephants. And night cats!!!

I am stepping into the next phase of my life but I am taking so many tools and gifts with me. I am so grateful for all the loving support I have received. I even had a surprise gift the other day. As I was cleaning out the car I found an ipod shuffle. It had been Erika's and in the past year and a half that I've had the car, I had never seen it. It is full of music that she played in the coffee shop! It feels like a gentle nudge from her spirit. I am headed in the right direction. 

I accept the dare.