The Opera House

The Opera House

Monday, January 25, 2010

Pre trip

Oh my gosh, there is so much to do before I leave for Vienna. Today I meet with my good friend Aileen who prayed with me and gave me a bible. I was never a person who thought I could read the bible, but Aileen who has worked with me for the last 3 years has been instrumental in guiding me to spirituality. I am very grateful that she's in my life. After leaving MRU, I went to get my international student card and drivers licence. I really think I should rent a car at least once. I have decided to take some of my paints with me so I can get creative and maybe paint a picture from a new perspective. I am feeling nervous and anxious about leaving, but excited to learn and grow as a person. I still have to pack and tie up some loose ends, but everything will work out.

My list is getting smaller of things to do and each day brings a new perspective that I am leaving to go to school in Vienna. There is a sadness that I am leaving, but a new happiness that my world is going to change. The phrase "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." ~Wayne Dyer.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Janurary 24

Today is Sunday January 24, 2010, and I am leaving to go to school in Vienna Austria in 8 days. I am feeling excited and fearful. I guess what I will miss the most is my family and friends. My hope is to find out a little more about Michelle. Last year was a great year, but what I found out is that I really only knew myself as a mother, daughter and friend. I did not really know who I was independent of those roles.

So my new life begins now. I am off for the adventure of my life. As I look at it, the world is a paradox so big yet so small. I have meet people all over the world from my small city only to find out they were just like me. Finding out who they are independent of those roles they love. I to love my roles, but now I need to find out who I am.

I am excited to write about my experience and learn about new cultures as well as about myself. I feel very bless that I have the opportunity to travel and go to school in another country. The the journey begin.