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Bon voyage to me!

Today I’m taking off on a trip I’ve been planning for several months to visit a few countries which have been on my wish list for many years: Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, and Romania.  It is the culmination of a year which in it’s entirety has been a whirlwind.  My adorable boyfriend told me a few days ago that in the course of this one year, I am doing many of the things that people hope to do once in a lifetime. 

It’s true.  For some reason, this year, I decided to live full out, and it has been a blast.  In January, I learned how to tango (in one glorious weekend at MIT).  In February, I learned how to snowboard (which rules!)  From April through June, I’ve been doing a fascinating coaching program on the art and pleasure of being a woman, which has certainly expanded my horizons as well as raised my eyebrows more than once!  In June, I also completed my first triathlon.  Finally, a few weeks ago, I attended the graduation of the fellowship program for entrepreneurs I ran this past year, and yesterday, I wrapped up my lovely startup job of two years, unquestionably the most fun job I’ve ever had. 

It has been a fantastic, fascinating year, chock full of experiences and moments I know I will treasure my entire life.  Quite frankly, it has also been a little exhausting.  I am soooo looking forward to five weeks wandering some of the stunning, illustrious cities of Europe, places that I’ve read and fantasized about, and most importantly, napping on as many sun-drenched beaches as I can find!  Before I take off, I gave this blog a “postcard” makeover, am sending out this address to my loved ones, and am making a promise to write from the road, so I can share my journey with all of you.  Bon voyage to me, and happy Independence Day and summertime to all of you!

Much love,

P