My New Years resolution is to buy a motor home and travel around Australia. This is what I have wanted to do for many years and have worked and saved to make it happen, so, fingers crossed, hand on heart, fear stifled and determination fueled, 2009 is the year I am going to make it happen.
This is a huge step for me. You see I am 66 years old and alone. To do this I need to sell up, find the right motor home for me (and pray I don't end up with a lemon) at a price I can afford. It means cutting myself loose from all that is familiar, my friends and my family and striking out on my own, virtually into the unknown. All this at a time when many people are settling comfortably into their nest of family and familiarity.
When I think about this huge adventure I feel a mixture of emotions, not least among them is fear. But I also feel excitment and anticipation but there are so many decisions to be made that at times I feel overwhelmed.
So why aren't I nestling into my comfort zone? Because when I am sitting in a nursing home dribbling and losing control of my bodily functions I don't want to look back and regret I didn't do it when I could. Because every day of our lives is a gift and we need to seize every opportunity and live our dreams.
Remember Carpe Diem? Seize the day? That is what I intend to do. Live it, enjoy it and ring every drop out of every day of my life.
When I keep my New Years Resolution I plan to write a blog and call it The Wandering Star (which is what my motor home will be called) and I want to write about my journey, the places I visit, the people I meet along the way and their stories and about anything else that I feel could be of interest to my readers. When the time comes I hope you will join me on my journey around my beautiful Australia.
Dec 28, 2008
New Years Resolution
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Hi Maggie....I'm sorry it's been so long since I visited you. Had to get through the holidays, then catch a nasty virus, and now my new semester of teaching is starting up again. But I wanted to drop by and wish you a wonderful New Year. You are so right about buying the motor home and making memories that you will cherish when you are no longer able to travel.....as the kids say, YOU GO GIRL! Please be sure to let me know when you start on your journey and I'll be here with you every inch of the way.
Hugs,
Debbie
I hope you are over your virus and feeling much better. I hope your 2009 is happy, healthy and everything you hoped it would be. If I "stiffen the sinews and summon up the blood" or in my words maintain the courage and determination I will certainly let you know so you can follow my journey.
Fondly
Margaret
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