Wednesday, July 28, 2010

"Life is a daring adventure, or nothing."

Well, so far none of my friends have managed to steal or hide my passport, so it looks like I'll be heading to Sweden tomorrow!

My mom's suggestion to wear my winter boots and jacket so save suitcase space was met with laughter, and I am now full of delicious Chinese food and mostly all packed.

After an amazing send-off party this weekend and a plethora of over generosity from family and friends, I have said most of my goodbyes with quite a few tears. I think I'll manage with only two more cries before I go (Emma and parents) but the excitement is really starting to kick sadness's ass!

This time tomorrow I'll be on a plane (boo planes) heading to Frankfurt, and then should arrive in Gothenburg by 10:20 Goth time (I think 5 am our time). I must say goodbye to my cell phone, and a few other comforts.(my amazing comforter being one)

But, as my aunt Marie's card said. . . .

"Life is a daring adventure,
or nothing."


See you half the world away!
Dear any friends reading this (and fam), I love you, and will miss you lots!

4 comments:

  1. Hey Ren,
    Due to being a nerd for our family, I have read through all of your posts thus far and cant wait to hear about your first day in Sweden. I am so proud of you and can't wait to see you at Christmas!

    Much Love,
    Nicky Nicky Nine Doors

    p.s. have you ever had Grandma's Swedish meatballs...stay far away from them....they look like this http://400caloriesorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/swedish-meatballs.jpg

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  2. I am very very glad to hear that the sadness has been replaced by excitement... that is really good news for me!
    Safe flight darlin' and I will see you Euro-side some time soon!
    -Meaghan xoxo

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  3. Ren, I am so proud of you and can't wait to hear about all of your adventures. This blog is a great way for everyone to be a part of your travels. I wish you all the best and can't wait to catch up with you on the other side of all of this.
    Love, Julie

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  4. Renny. Today I read that Sweden is ranked in the top five happiest and the top five cleanest countries in the world. Have a blast, can't wait to see your posts and pics!

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These are a few of my favourite things. . .

  • Travel and travel-related journaling
  • the Weakerthans
  • The sound of rain at night when falling asleep
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Animals! and not eating them!
  • Crepes with nutella
  • running
  • la musique
  • outdoor concerts and festivals
  • Joni Mitchell
  • Introspection
  • Dancing when no one is around (except my family)
  • American poets