Putting It Out in the World

I have heard a lot of people say, "if you repeat affirmations they'll come true. " Or, "You know that book, The Secret? If you put out in the world that you are going to do something, then it'll come back to you, (or whatever)." I usually don't pay any attention to that kind of stuff because I'm not one to have blind faith in anything.... however, aren't they all just the grown-up way of wishing on a star? I think so, and the Disney kid in me says- "Yea, it works!"


So here I am. I am writing this blog post today with the express purpose of this very thing happening. Call it wishing, affirming, what-have-you.


This summer I am going to spend my vacation in Europe. The end. I think if I wrote, "I hope" to spend it in Europe then I might be tempting the fates not to allow me. Since I am master of my destiny, I would like to think if I say "I WILL" then I must.


Here are some things I am using to set my plan in motion:


I have proposed to the universe the fact that this is my intention.


I have taken 3 tutoring positions- 2 in school and 1 particular and I MUST save that money in my savings account to have for the trip.


I have alerted all the friends and family that I have who live in Europe to the fact that I will be there. (So as to have people to visit with and to provide for room and board.)


I have told all my friends I am going instead of making a list of friends who I would like to come with and asking them if they'd go with me, because if that was the case, if no-one said yes, I would be put off and end up cancelling.


Made up my mind that if I go alone, I go alone (not in the Taken film kind of alone, but alone nonetheless). If someone decides to come with, I am more than happy to take them on but if it's just me- so be it. I am actually looking forward to it with or without someone. (This bit sounds like I'm lonely, but really I'm writing it to show how independent I am-FAIL)


Lastly, I WILL,MUST,SHALL, never waiver under any circumstances on my goal. Europe it is. OR else. I don't know if I could forgive myself if I didn't go to Europe this summer. I am single, I have the means (sort of) and I'm young, when could be a better time?


I don't have any whole-hearted plans on coming back engaged to some Italian guy... (I want a Scot or Irish guy instead- just kidding. Sort of.) I know movies like P.S. I Love You and the like promote the fairytale that a girl goes abroad and meets the man of her dreams and then moves back with him stateside, and I certainly respect the fact that the probability of that happening is miniscule. But I did garnish the hope that maybe- and hell, if I'm PUTTING it out there in the world I am going to Europe, why not include me some true love?




I will go to Europe- however, the stops are a bit fuzzy. I have family in Spain, and Germany. I have friends in Estonia, and England. I want to visit, France and Italy. And all of the UK. And Switzerland and Austria. That's the only snag, but I am sure I'll figure it out I have till June 2010 to sort it out. And it's ok if I don't see everything. I'll be able to go again! OF COURSE!


What else can I project into the universe? Eternal health and beauty? Just kidding. I just want to live a long, happy, prosperous, loving, life. I want to share happiness with my friends and family as long as life will let me.


Alright, that said and done it's time to get on Expedia.com and book some travel. (Or at least glance at it.)