Oh The Places You'll Go!

I hope you enjoy this older post as I gradually merge my three blogs into one! You can read about my travels and art journals under the Wanderer pic at the top of this page. If you want to share inspiring stories and how I intend to change the world one heart at a time – just click on my Dreamer pic! And of course, my Artist pic documents my life in art! Enjoy!

{Re-post from September 2, 2012}

“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.”

— Dr. Seuss, From ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go!’

In less than 24 hours I will be sitting (hopefully sleeping) on a plane bound for Barcelona where the real Empty Nest Adventure begins. “Am I packed?” you ask. “Why, no. I’m not packed yet. In fact my room looks like this right now:

Totally adorable, but impractical shoes – my favorite kind!

Don’t judge me.

Me, the expert packer, organizer, chief cook, laundress, and do-er of all things motherly am sitting in this giant pile saying, WTH????? For some reason, I am a bundle of indecision as I try to organize outfits and pack for a 45 day adventure that will take me to 6 countries and at least 2 different climates. Eeegads – I’ll be up all night. Why am I so disorganized lately when I am used to juggling so much and handling it like a pro? I’m still struggling with my new role as “Empty Nester” and don’t quite know what to do with myself! My big dilemma now is eliminating some of the 20 pairs of shoes I have set aside that are oh so cute and match all of my new cruise outfits! Like I said, don’t judge me.

At this point I should add a disclaimer: Ahem. While I know it is not wise to announce that I will be traveling for the next 6 weeks, I am giving all readers fair warning that I have a very ferocious cat that is staying behind to watch over the place. Oh yeah, and she will be accompanied by my 320 pound ex-bodyguard, bouncer and his friend who are house-sitting. ‘Nuff said.

So back to the trip . . . a trip of a lifetime and I am happy to go with very little plans, lots of spontaneity built in, and besides my massive suitcase full of adorable Lilly Pullitzer and shoes galore, I am also bringing my art journal. I love this book – it is chunky and thick and I could just lick it because it is THAT good. Handmade watercolor pages and hand-tooled leather cover – I couldn’t wait to get some things in it. You can get your own HERE.