Right back where I started from... well not really as the old song goes. I started out here in NY, as I still am. But I have always dreamed of being a Californian.
I've been wastin' it away, friends. You know it. I know it. It's gotta end. Not life but the wasting it away part. I have this itching to go somewhere far away. I'm thinking Bali. Leave it to me to become a hermit for nearly 2 months and then take a trip to the farthest place in the world. When I told this idea to N and my parents they basically told me I am crazy, that I am going to either kidnapped or killed while over there alone and they forbid me to go. Nice to get support, huh? I mean look at these photos. How could anyone not want to go to Bali?? It was always a dream place of mine when I first cut out an article 15 years ago on Bali spas. (I looooove spas, especially when they are a quarter of the price here). 'So you're going to fly all around the world to go to a cheap spa?', said N.
Sure, I told him. I have the free award flight, I just need to get the visa and book the hotel.
"You're not going. I couldn't live with that guilt". (automatically assuming I will die there).
"What guilt? You're worst case scenerio-ing and nuts"!
That's how the conversation ended. And I still want to go to Bali.
Then I got an e-mail. It was from my sister wondering if I want to go out to California to house-sit for almost 2 weeks. Suddenly I snapped right out of this hermit hole I've been stuck in. Two weeks of free living in California??!! How could I not go.
So my news is good news for once. I am happy to say I booked the award ticket. No it is not to someplace exotic like Bali. In fact I read that while on unemployment you can't leave the country.
The ticket is to California. Here's the catcher: I only booked a One-Way!
This is my favorite city but not my first choice as really I have an urge to go someplace tropical, more exotic and far away. But the stay is free. Entirely free for almost 2 weeks.
Pet-sitting was something I used to do all through college and my 20s. I used to love dogs. Until a vicious crazy one attacked me 3 years ago. I haven't pet a dog since.
I've met their dog before as a hyper puppy. He's a Golden Retriever. I'm told they don't bite.
One of my resolutions lately is to get rid of my fears. This will be a first step with it. If I can get rid of my dog phobia, then I can get rid of others. Right?
So California it is. Life always seems good...better there. I hope it is for me, if only for 2 weeks..
2 comments:
That looks like San Francisco. Have a great trip!
Hi TCG, ah the spirit of being carefree, the longing urge to travel - California is nice but of course it depends where it California. Parts of LA, San Diego, San Francisco are nice. And yes, all dogs can bite. We have four. Anyways, I'm sure that you'll be fine but make sure you keep a good grip on that leash and find out if the dog you're looking after has any issues, other dogs it might hate, whether it's reactive and where the vet is and any 24/7 emergency clinics that are nearby. Oh yes, we're up the street (I-5 North to Canada) so you can come on up. As I mentioned we have four dogs here that you can walk and Ms. Wonderful and I would be pleased to have you as a house guest. Sound good?
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