SH*T SH*T SH*T

Shit. Well, to my scant loyal readers who have not received a post in absolute AGES... I am in complete despair. I have started a job in Louisville that is at will, meaning that I only work when I tell them that I want to. My intent was to try it here for 6 months and see if I liked living in one place again. I am two days in to my job (orientation only!) and I am having serious cold feet. I want to run so far in the opposite direction that I think my feet have already taken off and I am clinging desperately to a railing, attempting to make an honest and fair effort. I am trying to remain calm but I am desperately fighting the urge to lay down like a child and wail my misery. I have one foot in the boat and it is already drifting from shore... while my other foot is firmly planted on land - I must make a decision or I WILL end up in the water! I hope someone is getting some humor from these horrible analogies. *Sigh* Any advice would be welcomed...

Europe!

Well - I am finally home and I guess it's time to post on my trip. I cried when I left London. I was not ready to leave my new friends or come home yet. But I guess all good things must come to an end. Here is a quick itinerary of the trip:
London, Paris, Beaujolais Wine Region of France, Nice/Cannes [into Italy] Florence, Rome [into Greece by ferry] Corfu (for 4 days!) [back into Italy by ferry] Venice [into Austria] Vienna [into Germany] Munich [into Switzerland] Swiss Alps for 2 days [into the Czech Republic] Prague [back into Germany] Rhine Valley/wine region of Germany [into The Netherlands] Amsterdam!. And on the final day, we drove through Belgium on our way back to London. Countries that I saw in transit: Liechenstein, Monaco, Vatican City, Belgium. Grand total: 14 countries in 30 days. yay! I cannot say enough about the friends that I have met on this tour. This has definitely been a once-in-a-lifetime trip that will forever stand out in my memories. I wish I could put all of my pics on here, but...:). There are over 3000, so - enjoy what's here.

Prost! from Germany and into the Swiss Alps!

On my way into switzerland today, having a great time but definitely getting tired of living out of a suitcase. tomorrow im traveling to the highest post office in the world on top of the jungfrau mountain. yay for snow!!!!

Sad to say goodbye to Greece

Well - I'm only in Greece for about 12 more hours:(, of which most will be spent on a ferry. But we had a fantastic 3 days on the water, laying on the beach and getting some sun. I was able to do some reading and have a toga party!!:) I did some swimming in the Ionian Sea! I'm having a great time, trying to bolster myself for the 2nd two weeks of the tour. It's really hectic! We go to Venice tomorrow, can't wait to ride a gondola. Thanks for all the comments - can't wait to see everyone.

Tomorrow Rome!!!

Things are going well ' in Florence tonight and then its off to Rome tomorrow. havenàt been able to figure out how to post pics from my camera yet so i think the pics will have to wait until i return. climbed the duomo in st maryàs church today ' fabulous views of florence!! canàt wait to show everyone pics! Give miss M hugs for me, mom!!!

FAST POST FROM NICE, FRANCE

Having a great time here: everything has been so hectic; this has been my first opportunity for a post; paris was awesome; climbed the eiffel tower; saw notre dame; headed to italy tomorrow - another stamp on the passport!!! was in monaco last night; went to the monte carlo casino and drove on the grand prix!!! florence for two days, then rome for two days then corfu greece and fun in the sun!!!!

Home at last.

Okay, so Joe and I finally made it home. (Minus a mirror!) And unfortunately, my internet is not currently working, so the posting has been put on hold. I am currently sitting in the parking lot of Panera in Evansville IN. It's amazing what I'll go to for internet!!! At any rate, I am starting to pack for Europe - 3 days, people! I am having anxiety but not like I thought I would. I'm starting to develop a calm: the most important thing is to have fun. PLUS: I received my travel documents and it has a list of 10 commandments for traveling. #1: Thou shalt not worry. I'M CURED! The pics here are of random Seattle art that I meant to post before. Cheers!