I'm happy to say that the Big Adventure has begun. I started this post as a draft several weeks ago, and as I read it now, I cannot help but laugh. I planned to post this the day before we left, and I wrote that I was feeling "excited and adventurous." Pffffffhhhhhh.
I guess that's what I get for trying to draft a post so far in advance. Let me tell you how I really felt.
STRESSED.
Anxious.
Tired.
I completely underestimated how emotional I would feel, how much work it would be, and how difficult it would be to juggle a house guest, wrapping up work, packing, and cleaning. J and I spent the last three days fighting with each other, then barely talking--I was upset that he didn't do enough to help and wasn't being emotionally supportive. I'm still not exactly sure why he was upset. Stress, I guess.
The cleaning was a one-step-forward-two-steps-back process. I cleaned one area, and noticed two other areas that were dirty. It was time consuming and frustrating. I also felt like the burden of organizing and packing fell completely on my shoulders. My husband couldn't do anything without asking me questions first, because he didn't understand my packing system.
Nevertheless, we made it, and I suppose that is what's important. We said goodbye to Sydney, hopped aboard a plane, and made it to Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef.) With each passing hour, I could feel the stress and burdens of the previous weeks melting away. And while I don't feel completely carefree {yet}, the harmony and fun in my life has been successfully restored.
Hamilton island aerial view {via} |
Rather than attempt to schedule 60 days of guest posts,
{I think that's what they call Blogger Hell},
I decided to create some short, little
Fun Facts about Emmy June.
So while I hope to blog-as-I go,
and use this space as a travel journal of sorts,
I also anticipate many days where that's not practical.
We'll have days in transit,
days without internet,
and days where I simply want to immerse myself in the experience.
On those days,
you'll get a "Fun Fact About Emmy June" post.
I hope y'all were serious about wanting to
"live vicariously" through me on this adventure,
because we're in this together, peeps.
You're coming along with me--like it or not!
In case you've forgotten, here's our itinerary:
June 1-5, Hamilton Island, Australia (Great Barrier Reef)
June 6-13 Bali
June 14-28 Vietnam
June 28-30 Taiwan
July 1-6 Okinawa, Japan
July 7-21 New Zealand (North & South Islands)
Bon Voyage!