Dreams Fulfilled

Every now and then a dream pops into the mind.  Usually, the dream is killed off through cynicism and resignation…”You can’t do that.”  “You don’t really want THAT, do you?”  “Get real.”  And sometimes, through the sheer power of determination and the power of committment, the dream wiggles and squirms it’s way out of those thoughs and into the world.

Two dreams of mine which I gave up on a while ago are now coming true.

• Own a house I am in love with.

• All expenses paid travel.

Funny, now that I look at that, I think to myself…a year ago, I didn’t think those were possible…ESPECIALLY at the same time.

On May 29, 2001, I closed on my house.  It is a beautiful, split level house which overlooks a park, has a beautilful garden, 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and a beautiful kitchen.

On October 6, 2001, I am leaving for France to work there for 2 1/2 months.  I have no idea what to expect when I get there.  Rude French?  Not knowing the language as well as I would like?  Another flight disaster?

However, I will not be deterred by any of these thoughts.  I am about to embark on a journey into a foreign country.  And with it, I plan to embark on a journey into my soul.  Who am I?  What do I want to do with my life?  What’s next for me?

In the words of my best friends, Lee:  “It’s all good, baby!”