Hard to believe it's been 3 months since I last posted on here. Strange thing about blogs, they require constant care and feeding, else it appears that nothing has transpired.
However, much has transpired.
You may have guessed from the title that there is a door closing (good sleuthing, sherlock) - it's a well-used door, 10 years strong as of last Saturday - but I will shut, lock and throw away they key this Weds. Ok, the metaphor is getting old. Bottom line, as of Weds, I will be unemployed. It's my choice - I saw the opportunity to make this particular dream a reality, and take a couple months to rest and prepare before leaving... couldn't turn it down. And surprisingly, though it was a hard choice, once I made it I felt nothing but good. It tells me I'm on to something. It tells me this trip is important, and it tells me that work/money isn't everything. (Though, let's be honest - I'll be back to the grindstone by mid-07, I'm sure.)
So, the next door is open. I've done a lot of thinking, and now plan to start my trip with a direct flight into Europe - probably Munich or London to start - and a Eurail pass. What happens after that is anybody's guess... may stay in Europe, may continue on to Africa, Asia or Australia (no, it doesn't have to start with an A). Whatever the case, the next door will be a back door.
