Been having the time of our lives. And we leave tomorrow.
Just like I had a little anxiety about leaving the states for so long, and going to a different 'world', I am having the same feelings about returning.
I am really looking forward to seeing my awesome family and friends, of course, and catching up. I am anticipating what I will do for work. I am anxious to generate theatre, and to perform. I can't wait to drink water from a tap, be able to breathe deeply the fresh air of the northwest, to ride my beloved bicycle, to wear jeans and my favorite sweat pants and sweat shirt...all the little things I have missed so much.
At the same time, it makes me a little nervous to have all those things and to move on to this next chapter. And I am excited. It's such a mix of emotions, just like July 2, 2008, when I left the states.
Living in Asia has taught me a great deal about humanity, kindness, compassion, empathy, love, pain, poverty, education, and what the human body can endure.
It has made me realize so much about myself and my place in this crazy and beautifully fucked up world. I know these experiences will carry on and continue to teach me things I never realized. I also know that when I get home, I am going to get rid of nearly all I have...I want to have only 3 boxes of clothes and things to my possession. It feels wrong to have so much...just unnecessary.
I love the trajectory my travels took...teaching in Nepal, and living with an amazing and absolustly unforgetable family; trekking and reaching over 17,000feet; experiencing India in all of it's suffering and glory; climbing, kayaking, swimming and relaxing in Thailand; road tripping through Vietnam.
That is the last 8 and 1/2 months in a nutshell.
There were times I got frustrated, and there were times I wanted never to end.
All in all, I loved it all, and wouldn't change anything for the world.
Thanks for reading and for your support.
All My Love.
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Jess its Kate Crowe. I have been reading your blog. I am so truly happy you got to have these amazing experiences. I can tell you have taken so many beautiful things out of this, and I am so happy for you. You should continue your blog about your transition back to the states, I would love to hear about that as well. I wish you all the luck upon your returns from your travels. xoxo Kate
Can't believe how fast the months have flown. It seems like yesterday we returned from Mexico and said goodbye to you on our patio as you started this journey... it's been great to follow along on your blogs and to have kept in touch by facebook. We probably won't have as much contact once you guys are home. How bizarre is that. I hope your transition home is smooth, with as few bumps as possible. Wierd and emotional I'm sure. It will be nice to get rid of much unneeded STUFF we all accumulate. (much of which is in our garage!) Yay! clean out /give away/recycle time! simplify simplify simplify...
see you in about 24 hours.
wow
I, on the other hand, have felt the pinch of a looong 8 months without you...i have missed you, your travels and stories have made me laugh and cry. What kind of word is 'blog' anyway...sounds like something that comes out of ones nose...not something that has turned out to be so meaningful and (at times) the one lonk between you and the rest of the world...Welcome Home Jess "let the cartoons begin!" Mom
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