Be Still!
Now that I have rattled and shook the house upside down, by revealing my “shock and awe” plans for more global experiences, and a possible semester in Chile. I have decided that I would rest awhile, and be still. I promised myself, after our last 6 weeks of travel this semester that, I would stay put. I would be content, and be happy. In fact, after the trip to Washington D.C., I was near travelled out- and I am hard pressed to say that. I am returning back to my resolution.
Like I have said in the past too much of a good thing, to often, is usually spoiled.
So for the sake of gaining the admiration and support for my future programs (possibly Chile or China), I am going to lie low, investigate and take the low road…..the road less travelled for now. I am going to let things work themselves out with South America, once I hear back from all of my contacts. I am going to put China on the Calendar 2010, with my friend Anne, who is like minded in all things and sit back and relax. I am going to keep looking, re-evaluating and chillin’.
I might be on to something- The Road Less Travelled, that just came to me, that might just be our school theme next year. It describes what is going on in my distorted mind and how I feel about our education. This years theme was “It Can Be”, reflecting all of the ideas of the Renaissance- read more here about it and I can happily report that “It Can Be” and “It Was”, this year was completely and totally awesome. School update to come.
I have talked to at least 5 homeschool families- who are just redefining their lives and their mission. I am in that same place! Where are we headed? Where are we going? Reevaluating where we have been mentally, physically and emotionally!
With all of this being said, I can barely talk about the following experience right now….
I was working on a trip last night for one of my clients to Italy at 11:00p.m. I could not believe what I saw, and missed $231.00 roundtrip from SLC and Boston….. to all 3 airports in Berlin, Madrid and Switzerland in Sept.
I can’t believe I missed that. It priced on Tuesday, and I was so busy freaking out about Chile, that I missed the deal of the year to Europe.
Come to find out, after I called my brother screaming about the idea at 11:30pm at night, He reminded me that they all knew about it a week ago…..augggghhhhhhh People knew and didn’t call me? C’mom on people, don’t leave me hanging! I would have bought that in two seconds, are you kidding me?
Europe is so cheap right now! I am in a restraining chair with ropes around my body, trying not to push the send button to purchase even the $465.00 roundtrip today! That is 1/2 price off of the 2008 prices.
Another lesson in why we should be still….you miss the good deals, that “might possibly” take you down the road less travelled, while planning your life.
Be still soul…Be still!
2 Comments
June 12, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I don’t think its just homeschoolers, for some reason this year seems to be a year of reevaluation and alignment of lifestyle with values for many, many people, myself included. Allowing yourself some time to just be allows you to reflect on the good, eliminate the not so good, and move further toward who you ultimately want to BE.
Great post.
November 4, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Great post and great comment Jen. I’ll take that.