Little did she know...

sometimes. I just have to shake my head.  because while I'm here soaking up and trying to experience every last bit of what summer has to offer in the BH,  I am also calling and writing and planning and buying and prepping for... my trip to South Africa!!! what ???  where did summer go?  I keep pinching myself, but it's true . in a month, I'll be packing my bags [again] and heading into The Unknown . Unknown people, Unknown experiences, Unknown culture, Unknown food, Unknown life. and I'm so stoked!!! but also a little bit scared. can I get a holla'? P.S.  check out this link if you want to read more about the South Africa adventure !

I feel like I am in a transition place. waiting. planning. carrying on with "normal" life. anticipating the changes that the future holds. just trying to get laundry done and keep the dishes washed and the bags out of the way of foot traffic. I feel like I have been blessed with so much.   a great support network of friends. awesome church family. job = perfect for me. so many opportunities to satisfy my wanderlust this year. the black hills in my back yard. family who love Christ and love me.  that's why I was a little surprised to find myself searching. to find myself dissatisfied . i wanted more  places to go. more people to spend time with. longer nights. everyone's schedule planned around me. better experiences. more adrenaline thrills. time off work. the responsibilities to take care of themselves. why is it not enough?  because i found myself seeking for attention  or acceptance  or satisfaction anywhere other than fro...