This trip has been three years in the planning. Three years of dreaming and worrying and working things out. And now it’s almost here.
Only thirteen days. Thirteen days to finish everything on the to do list. The list expands and contracts like a sea anenome, new tasks are created as fast as others are ticked off. I pinball from phoning banks to inform them of our itinerary, to buying pull ups and visiting the tip. But I like being busy and it stops me being overcome with longing for what is about to happen.
Despite my external dervish-like appearance, inside I am still and calm. I’ve done my worrying. I know things won’t all go to plan, but we’ll be fine. It’ll be good. It’ll be more than good. I carry a quiet excitement with me as I go about my days. A little bubble in my chest. I’ve waited a long time for this, and I’m ready.
It's a small world after all 
I’ve got a bubble of excitement just thinking about what you’ve got in store. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
I’m so looking forward to writing about it 😀
*howls*
*rushes over for a bit hug and howls too*
Sob. SOB. Sob
Here’s a tissue *sniff*
It’s an incredible, possibly life-changing endeavour you’re setting out on. Godspeed you!
Thank you, that’s kind of how I feel too.
Oh *grabs tissue and blows nose loudly*…so excited for you! Sounds like you are in just the right place. x
I really am. And I’m cold, looking forward to sunshine!
Ooooh, it’s so exciting! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
I can’t wait to write all about it!
I know I haven’t been around much, but I’ve been thinking of you lots and counting down the days in my head. I’m starting my own journey on the same day, albeit a very different one.
So excited for you. With you in strength and courage and adventure and exploration.
Much, much love x
I’ve been thinking about you too and will continue to think about you. Your journey holds just as much promise, just less sunshine. I’ll send postcards xxx
It will be amazing. I’m so excited for you. What an incredible adventure awaits.
Thank you!
I am SO excited on your behalf 😀
*squeal*
*grins*
Oh WOW! I’m so excited for you! Cannot wait to live vicariously through your blog posts! hehe 🙂
Take care xxx
Thank you 🙂
I’m ready too, I’m a coming!
Pack your iron then…
Bon Voyage! I can’t wait to read about all your adventures!
Time to de-lurk!Have been following you for the last few months and think what you are about to do is just amazing!Very much looking forward to sharing your journey with you and your family and hearing about your adventures.
BTW,I am a Brit living in a rather remote part of Japan with my Japanese hubbie and our 2 girls.If you are planning to come anywhere near Nagasaki,just let me know;we have quite a few spare futons!
Hope the last couple of weeks go well.Good Luck ,or as we say here,”Ganbatte Kudasai!”