Friday, September 24, 2010

Friday Night Special

It's 2:26am and my Friday night closes down with another round of cleaning out the house of items that don't need to be a part of my life anymore. My move will be upon me faster than I am currently ready for and spending my Friday nights packing and organizing are taking on a more appealing demand. Work is taking a light-hearted acceptance of their decision to redefine my position in order to let me take this time to fulfill personal growth. I am no longer greeted with, "Mornin'." My boss now says, "Hola."

The big items are almost fully taken care of:
1. Rent place out
2. Book one-way ticket to Costa Rica (Weird!)
3. Storage for cars and furniture
4. Apartment in Costa Rica
5. School reserved

I haven't had time for it to hit me yet. I've been in go mode so much that the process of making this happen is now the norm. I think it won't hit until I realize it's not vacation. I guess it is not a bad dilema to be in. Waking up to the beach and having the realization that will be my reality for 6 months.

with that, I have a moment of peace that will allow me to go to bed now!

There will be another day to worry about what isn't taken care of.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Full Swing

One and a half years has brought me to this realization that it is happening. My driving focus for eighteen months to enact change in my life in such a significant way is taking root. Two months from now, I will be in Costa Rica fulfilling a childhood dream to be immersed in a spanish culture that will teach me to speak the language fluently.

If you ever had a life long dream to do something important to you and you need motivation to take that big step towards it, share your dream with friends. And keep sharing it. Nothing is motivating as not disappointing friends and family. Not just your close friends either. Make sure you include acquaintances. They'll be sure to keep asking you about your dreams, because that's all they know about you! It's a healthy reminder.

With the place rented, work backing me, and the planets aligned, it's just a matter of time now.