In general, what inspired you to go on this adventure?
You mean, besides going through a mid-life crisis at the age of 33? Instead of buying a corvette and getting an 18-year-old girlfriend, I decided to follow my heart and my passion to India to study yoga under the only living guru of my practice... To find myself and my direction in life...
How have you prepared for this trip, mentally & physically?
I removed the mental and physical clutter in my life. I gave most of my stuff away and stopped hugging people I don’t like... I also got a world map.
Give us a better picture of what your average day in India will be like.
Who knows really? I’ll probably be climbing out of my cardboard box around 5 a.m... Practicing yoga for a few hours... Chanting, meditating... Eating rice and smacking a heck of a lot of mosquitoes along the way... And avoiding the toilets.
How long do you plan on staying and will you come back to Jacksonville?
My return ticket is for July 23rd... That doesn’t really say much. I have no idea if and when I’m coming back or where I’ll be when I’m through searching. Are we ever through searching? I guess that’s part of what I’m looking for when I’m over there... What I want to do and where I want to do it. Maybe it’s in Jacksonville, maybe it’s climbing Mt. Fuji... It’s probably couch surfing for a few months across the country. You and Robert have a nice couch, right?
What do you anticipate that you’ll miss most about the USA?
Oh, that’s easy. Margaritas and hot dogs.
Do you promise to keep in touch and update your blog as much as possible?
Of course. I love the people in my life. If I didn’t, you wouldn’t be in it.
You mean, besides going through a mid-life crisis at the age of 33? Instead of buying a corvette and getting an 18-year-old girlfriend, I decided to follow my heart and my passion to India to study yoga under the only living guru of my practice... To find myself and my direction in life...
How have you prepared for this trip, mentally & physically?
I removed the mental and physical clutter in my life. I gave most of my stuff away and stopped hugging people I don’t like... I also got a world map.
Give us a better picture of what your average day in India will be like.
Who knows really? I’ll probably be climbing out of my cardboard box around 5 a.m... Practicing yoga for a few hours... Chanting, meditating... Eating rice and smacking a heck of a lot of mosquitoes along the way... And avoiding the toilets.
How long do you plan on staying and will you come back to Jacksonville?
My return ticket is for July 23rd... That doesn’t really say much. I have no idea if and when I’m coming back or where I’ll be when I’m through searching. Are we ever through searching? I guess that’s part of what I’m looking for when I’m over there... What I want to do and where I want to do it. Maybe it’s in Jacksonville, maybe it’s climbing Mt. Fuji... It’s probably couch surfing for a few months across the country. You and Robert have a nice couch, right?
What do you anticipate that you’ll miss most about the USA?
Oh, that’s easy. Margaritas and hot dogs.
Do you promise to keep in touch and update your blog as much as possible?
Of course. I love the people in my life. If I didn’t, you wouldn’t be in it.
Oh Lizzie, I'm so proud of you!! I know this trip will bring so much light to your life :) I'm so glad to have you as my sister. I love you soooo much and I'm gonna miss the poopers out of you (as will Ollie and Little Guy) Be careful and know I'm happy and proud of you. Always remember to kiss the moon when you think of your family, as we all share the same moon. I love you
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Margaret
Lizzy!!!!!!! I miss you already and I'm planning to hang out with you when you come home next weekend. I hate when you leave but I know this trip will be fullfilling in many ways. Always know that your family is behind you always in whatever your future holds. We love you so much Liz and just know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Anna, Ed and your new newphew in June. (Still nameless)
I would just like to comment that I am well aware of my 3rd grade mistake in mispelling the word nephew!!!! I didn't realize until I hit preview and saw that. Anywho, I still love the heck out of you and so does your NEPHEW :)
ReplyDeleteI guess when I see you and you hug me I really know you love me!! haha love ya girl. Hope to see you before you leave. Jill
ReplyDeleteWe are so very proud of our Elizabeth. We know that you must follow your heart and that's good. Enjoy life, have fun and may God continue to bless you and may the Holy Spirit inspire your decisions. Always take care of yourself and let us hear from you as often as possible. With much love and affection, Mom & Dad
ReplyDeleteSo excited to share your journey of self-discovery. Keep us posted. Love you.
ReplyDeleteLizzie your updates really intrigue me!! They are funny and interesting. Makes me want to join you :)
ReplyDeleteLove you soooooo much
Be safe, have fun and i miss you
Love margs