56 hours
Tomorrow morning I am getting on a plane to go to Washington, DC for exactly 56 hours. I assure you there will be many opportunities to practice mindfulness, use Yogic breathing, and, with a 10 hour flight? Yep. Lots of time to meditate.
This is an exciting trip (and a bit nerve-racking) for many reasons. First and foremost, this is the first time I’ve ever left Clara. I’m sure everything will be fine, but the control-freak Mother in me is maybe not-so-sure everything will be fine. Ahem. If you know what I mean.
It is also exciting to be going back to the states, to gain some perspective on life in Rome. I’m pretty sure going the speed limit is going to challenge my Romanized driving style…
Lastly, I am going for a training which is very exciting! I am very much looking forward to learning some new skills that the Embassy can (hopefully) implement immediately. I am so grateful for the opportunities that I’m always being given!
Wish me a safe journey and, please, Yoginis, think good thoughts for Clara and her Father while I’m away…
November 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Safe travels!
November 10th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Wishing you a safe journey! Don’t stress - everything will be fine. Please leave Erick my number in case I can be of any help.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
All the best to you! What an exciting time to be returning to DC!! And may Clara feel safe, secure and happy while Mama’s away.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Do you remember the times early in your adulthood when you could travel with a lightness of spirit? Don’t those time seem far away now? I send you all my hope that your journey is both safe and pleasant. May you get one of those entertainment centers and enjoy hours of films you have failed to see in the past because you are a mother of a darling girl and woman with a busy life.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Enjoy your trip and your meditation time… and your perspective. Its always refreshing!
November 14th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
It is so hard to leave your child! But as hard as it was for me, it felt good to know that i could do it. And it felt good to know my girls did great.
Have a wonderful trip!!!!