It's a rainy Sunday morning. A slight improvement over a week of freakishly foggy days. It felt like I was in the middle of the film The Mist. No way was I going out to take out the trash, for fear a Lovecraftian creature would pull me into the unknown, so I guess that will be done today.
I worked another Saturday, so I really don't have any plans for today. Not that I'm opposed to any, I simply do not have any, yet. If none appear, then I will be content to enjoy another lazy Sunday. Most probably from beneath the cozy electric blanket.
The chill in the air lends itself to the need for oatmeal. Warm, creamy, sweet oatmeal with nuts. I sit over a steaming bowl, perusing the Internet for blogs of expatriates in Asian countries. Expatriates of any kind have always fascinated me. I have found that I really enjoy their stories about adapting to their new homes. I'll admit to being a bit envious, because I would have loved to have had the opportunity to reside in several countries, not just Asian ones. I suppose by doing this, its my way of living vicariously.
The reason I am searching today, is due to a dream I had. It's not unusual for me to have these epic blockbuster dreams and this was another of those. I dreamed the world was ending in 3 months. (Probably thanks to watching Potato Star). In my dream, I sold all my belongings, packed a backpack, and bought a ticket to Japan. From there, I spent the next three months touring Asia, absorbing the cultures, enjoying the food, and meeting great people. It was a very vivid, detailed dream, so much, that when I awoke, I had really felt like I had traveled.
From this dream I have learned two things. First, I must be incredibly selfish, because instead of spending my remaining days with my loved ones, I chose to fly across the world and spend it with strangers. Second, my desire to travel Asia is deep seated. This makes me even more determine to see my trip in two years come to fruition.
Meanwhile I will continue to study languages, customs, and ideas. I will continue to fine tune this trip for my sister, my friends, and I, to ensure we get the most out of the time we are there. Fill up my travel account and keep searching for that perfect travel bag. It's good to have goals, right? Mine might not be for the betterment of humanity, but it's for the betterment of me and that will help me to become a more well rounded person for those I love, so maybe not so selfish after all. Maybe. Namaste.
