I have to say, up front, that there are lots of blogs in the making that I just haven’t finished! For whatever reason…and believe me, I have reasons….I feel compelled to get this entry on the books! Perhaps, it’s my last in this adventure in real time, and I want to summarize it all. I know I will revisit this time and again over the next couple of months (perhaps) as this will actually become my journal…keeping track of my adventures and feelings that coincide with said adventures. I have plenty of paper/memorabilia that will trigger moments and emotions that I am bringing home. I panic a bit, I don’t have “beaucoup de chose” /souvenirs that often accompany a journey such as this. But this has never been about “stuff”, it’s been about experiences! I have gifts for family and friends, but not much else but indeed, memories…mostly great, but some challenging!
I am thankful that this trip has been limited to three months….I, myself, couldn’t bear much more of a solo adventure. ….was not aware, up until now, how much companionship was important in my life. Yes, I am comfortable in my own space, but to have some one to laugh with (this is BIG), get a hug when needed… It has all been thrown at me when it was required… but not available. So, my appreciation for such has been tossed onto center-stage.
Did I bite off more than I can chew? No, now that the three months are coming to a close….no! Did I stick this out because I said I would….there is a bit of conviction thrown in, but if I was miserable, I might’ve thrown in the towel. I was up for an adventure…I was up for the challenge! I know I will look back at this and really, I will be amazed that I really accomplished this challenge! I wish I could say that my French has exceeded my expectations, but, no… It has not! There is so much more that I need to do… Now this challenge is to continue with said desire!.
I have resorted from time to time with posting on Facebook. I think it was my fleeting chance to tell all that I was ok and experiencing more than I had ever thought I could! It gave me the opportunity to share without going into depth…it worked, but didn’t really go into my inner-most feelings. I hope to remedy this in the days ahead. Let’s see, as I have a bag full of memories to try to recreate in words. Thank you all for following this journey with me. I am not finished yet! I will be home soon and I will be needing hugs…giving hugs….and a bit of gut laughter and all will be good!