Panic! At the homestead.

Hello!

Well, this is the first time it has hit me that I'm going somewhere vastly different and monumentally new to me. This is my first time overseas! My first encounter with another country and culture outside of my native land and, though it is very similar, I will not be accustomed to some of the intricacies of their society and will likely stumble through several faux pas while I'm there. The biggest worry to me is still financial. Had I known this opportunity awaited me in advance I would have saved up enough to act as a safety blanket but, having it thrust so directly and absolutely into my life as if the Fates themselves were directly manipulating my destiny, I was not. The idea that, should any emergency occur, I will be landlocked on the other side of an ocean with none of my normal, comforting, network of friends available to all back on is, well, terrifying! I remember the first time I went hitch hiking, that adrenaline rush when I realized that I was without safety net, that any mistake was mine alone to deal with, I remember becoming comfortable, and even strong in this situation. Now, I look back on that experience for guidance and strength again, knowing that I am just as financially burdened but further away, just as talented and survivalist, but dealing with a global view, just as driven, if not more so, but also unaware of the consequences of the actions I may take, may have to take, in order to remain happy and well over there. I also realize that, upon my arrival, this is still a first class country, that my fears will likely be unfounded and that opportunities I could not have dreamed of before will be readily available to me. It will be up to me to ensure that I accept my upcoming opportunities with grace, regardless of my condition, rather than shy away from them in fear. Perhaps this will be the greatest adventure of my life, the pinnacle, but it most assuredly will not be one I regret, regardless of the depths. For the depths will be but an illusion and as I've always felt a camaraderie with Puck, I will remember his words:

PUCK
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this,—and all is mended,—
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend;
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearnèd luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call:
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.

and realize that life has its ups and downs but in the end, the magical mischief that happens to a person is only there to please.

Location:Lloyd St,Bozeman,United States