From bright white snow to rainy grey weather to sunshine! - What a wonderful welcome back to the beautiful Mediterranean coast of Cataluña. About 17 hours of travel, and manning heavy luggage from the airport, two trains, and a measly 4 block walk, which is usually a brisk 3 minute walk - this time it took
f o r e v e r. Needless to say, I made it safely and with a smile stretched across my face.
Although awaking at 4:45am with out the ability to drift back to dream land is not much fun, it is calming that I have a routine to settle back into and a job that is an enjoyable challenge. Soon I will be readjusted to the 9 hour time difference. And soon I will have all my electronics sorted out… for some reason this time, I am having such a struggle with outlet adaptors and converters not working… I think I am cursed when it comes to technology…. First it was my I pod, then the computer (have a new one now - keeping fingers crosses!) and now this silly alarm clock with speakers for my music… and anyone who knows me can testify that a solid alarm clock is a necessity! Poc a poc as the say here in Cataluña… little by little, one step at a time I suppose ...
A fresh start to the new year fallows the special vacation I had back at home. Adventures in the white winter wonderland, skiing, romping around, all my favorite meals with wonderful company, continuous parties, celebrations, dancing, laughter…
So then why the heck would I venture so far away from so many people I adore and the comfort of home! Of course my mind is working overtime to sort out what the next step is what “should“ I be doing … what comes after Spain…entertaining, at points, far too many ideas … I struggle with arriving at a balance of being mindful of the present moment, and not getting to far ahead of myself … I am here, and happy to be here! And I am beginning to feel settled once again.
It is funny how that happens though … I think the wheels of my brain tend to move at a higher speed than I can keep up with. So I breathe, remind myself of my countless blessings, and find peace to proceed with my present being.