Reflections

Nonsensical?

• By fannieb
• August 21, 2016
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I like for things to make logical sense, but more and more lately I’m relying on my feelings and intuitive sense instead of logic. I’m considering going to France, again. It’s only been three months since I was there last and I’m thinking about going in November. Right now my business is not bringing in a lot of money. I haven’t yet published my book. While I’m working on, and doing things to develop it, I’m not “hustling” to make things happen. So how can I seriously be considering another trip overseas where I’d be spending a lot of money? It doesn’t make sense.

But I find myself remembering how I told myself the same thing before my spring trip, a trip that was the inspiration for my soon to be released book. No, it doesn’t make sense for me to be thinking about going back to France, but I’m just about ready to pull the trigger. I’ve got a feeling that I will meet the people who I need to meet. People who will help get me situated with contacts (personal and professional) and contracts. It’s starting to make sense to me, but not in my head, in my gut.

One thing is for sure, thinking about it excites me, makes me feel alive. The idea of using the language skills I’ve been learning and practicing for over two years is exciting and makes me want to practice more and get even better. And the thought of an upcoming trip makes going to my job and doing mundane work tolerable. I saw a post on Facebook today that read, “My goal is to build a life I don’t need a vacation from.” Until I get there, thinking about and planning trips and my future life in France will have to do.

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