Well, I have so much more in store.
As all (or most of you) know, I’m packing my bags and
running away from home. I am fulfilling
my teenage dream of immersing myself in Asian culture (um, to my high school
friends – I know what you’re thinking.
So you don’t really need to say it, ‘k?). I suppose I could have actually learned about
these languages and cultures before throwing myself into the deep end, but no
matter. It’s happening. On Monday, as a matter of fact. I have a
ticket and a passport, and I’m not afraid to use it.
Of course, I’m afraid of just about everything else. These days I’m afraid of everything, all the
time. I had a conversation with a 22
year old recent college graduate who’s still living with her parents. She was considering taking this plunge as
well, but she passed it up because she was too scared and, frankly, the idea is
kind of absurd to begin with. So
apparently this is the kind of thing you do at 34, not 22. But really, let’s be honest. You only do this kind of thing at 34 when you’re
blonde, thin, and have a book deal. And
swear a “vow of celibacy”, of course.
And then magically find a husband!!!
Because you weren’t looking! And
that’s when it happens! Because you have
to love yourself first! And lots of
other clichéd affirmations! Or some
garbage like that.
Yeah, this isn’t that kind of story. Definitely not Eat Pray Love. More like Eat, Drink, Eat. Or just Eat, Eat, Eat. But just know
up front, there will be no religious revelations. And no marriage. And no book deal. Just a crazy woman spending four months in
Asia.
Oh, and there are also going to pictures. Really this time.
So here’s the deal:
My computer, my magical backpack and I will be embarking on this
adventure in just a few days. My plan is
to post a couple of times a week, assuming that I don’t get kidnapped by
pirates (in that case I’ll have to limit my posts to once a week.) I would love it if you would all stop
by. Read up, leave comments, tell me you
think I’m ridiculous, whatever. But I
would like the next four months to be more dialogue, less soliloquy.
Did I mention that I’m heading to Taipei, home of soup
dumplings and tasty night markets? And
then traveling through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam? Yeah.
I’m doing that. So sit back and
get hungry.
