The Philosophical Traveller

December 27th at 7 a.m. This is the date for take-off. No turning back now - the flight is booked.

How do I feel about that? Well, it depends on what time you're asking me. One minute I'm excited about leaving Dover and doing something different. The next minute I'm incredibly nervous and think I'm going to hate it. So, what's a gal gonna do but go and give it a try?

I think I'm partly going on philosophical principles. I don't want to be scared of change in my life - of taking chances and trying new things. Too many people settle for less because their scared of the unknown. Its not that I'm not frightened of it, but I at least want to be able to face that fear.

So, off to Korea I go. My technique for dealing with it right now - avoidance. Instead, go on with life as usual.

This past weekend was nice. Friday night was spent with the gang at 42/80. Got a good buzz. I really don't party enough anymore. I really gotta get back up to the Loo and party before I leave.

Saturday we got our family pictures taken. The photographer told me what I already knew - I have a great instant fake smile. I got teased for it in Africa too - I can totally smile on cue. Unfortunately, it also looks totally fake. It's just way too big to be for real. Ah well, my dream of being America's Next Top Model will just have to be forgotten. Otherwise, it went well. I can't wait to see them. After that, Lorne and I headed up to his house and, basically, just did nothing for the night. Fine with me. With this deadline hanging over our heads, it's nice to have some quiet time with each other. It's a strange time right now - it's like have an expiry date on your relationship.

From Lorne's I headed to Toronto to meet up with Rich, Mel, Derek, Paul and Destiny (Paul's girlfriend) to attend the Dave Matthews Concert at the ACC. The concert was awesome - especially at the beginning and end, when they played most of their classics. For a bit in the middle they played most of their new stuff and I've heard almost none of it. So for awhile there, I found myself thinking about how I was going to cut my hair and what I wanted for Chrismas more than listening to the concert. I think the best part, though, was just seeing all those guys from highschool. It was nice to catch up.

Anyway, it was a nice weekend. Now it's back to the grind. I have to work 6 days this week until Sunday - my last day! Praise the lord!

Word of the day: resplendent. Brilliant with colour or decorations. The Erie Beach looks resplendent covered in Chirstmas lights. I'm so glad they decorate for our Fisherman's Catch customers across the street.