Today is the Day

“Traveling is not just seeing the new; it is also leaving  behind. Not just opening doors; also closing them behind you, never to return. But the place you have left forever is always there for you to see whenever you shut your eyes.”

...well ain't that some grandiose flapdoodle...

Bags Packed, Nerves at Attention
So today is the day I leave Austin and head west. All I can think about is the Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You'll Go--it's corny but apropos reference for the day. I'm looking forward to getting some space from the familiar. When I planted the seed for this trip, it was done with hasty recklessness--I felt like I needed to get the hell out of town, never to return. I wanted to run away from the issues I was facing in Austin. Six months later, I'm glad I've stayed and grown and faced the ugly. I feel great and I'm happy. I'm glad that I've cultivated so many good friendships and found the outline of a yet-to-be-well-defined niche for myself in this funky cowtown.
Still, I need space. And I can't wait to see what awaits. Take me, universe--let's go dance the jitterbug.  .

Tripmeter reading: 0

Ready for lift-off