before things get busy

I'm writing a brief note so I don't get in trouble for posting late. I think tomorrow is my deadline, but we have guests coming to the lodge Friday, so things are going to be hectic until mid-next week. I've been caretaking the lodge while the owners have been at a fish camp. It's been nice, except for the dog killing chickens, running away and getting stranded, tearing up the house, and injuring his leg. Poor guy. My brother thinks he's going to be exiled because he killed a second chicken. We'll see. My mom came out for two nights. I'm glad she had a chance to relax and have some peace and quiet. Oh, and I hosted my very first couchsurfer last week! It was so much fun. I think I may have made a lifelong friend.

I've been almost crazed about planning my fall trip. I have a way of getting so immersed by things I'm excited about. But everything is falling into place so far. Ferry is booked, a couple of couchsurfing hosts are already booked. Now I just need to focus on gathering supplies I'll need. I want to spend as little as possible, so I'm going to try to find or borrow everything else I need. I need to check out Homer's freecycle group. I still have some time, but I know the next few weeks are going to fly by, with work being pretty busy.

Time to finish up some things around this place before everyone gets back. I'll try to remember to write a more thoughtful post sometime when I am not so distracted and rushed.

I'm happy. Did I mention that? For most of my life I've felt like I was waiting for something to signal its beginning. "Someday" I would do all these things I want to do. I don't have that sense anymore. For the first time, I feel like I am in it. I feel like the driver, rather than the passenger I was for so long. I'm actually enjoying being single, which is also a first. Honestly, not planning my life around a guy is unfamiliar territory for me. But I have to say, I'm fully enjoying it. I'm so glad I finally got to this point.

Love to you all,

Leeann