There you are.

Here I am.

Waiting for the jasmine tea leaves to brew into the perfect cup of tea for my morning affair. I simply enjoy this moment of peace. Yes I have Deepak Chopra playing on Pandora Radio – soothing my soul. I have an hour before work. My morning ritual has become a part of me, helping me prepare for the day’s adventures.

Soon my new project will be revealed. I have been dreaming of my life’s purpose lately, and have researched and visioned many different options and lifestyles that I think I could make a part of my life. I’m in search of passion and creativity and hope. Simply sitting behind a desk alone for my work day doesn’t appeal to me. I need engagement and inspiration. I must adventure. Soon. Verry soon.

What is your passion, and how do you keep it alive?

Inkling to Travel.

My soul is a traveling one. It constantly wants to reach beyond the horizon, and experience all life has to offer.

Shockingly looking back through my 2011 calendar, I have only traveled once this year. So far during my 25 years on this earth, I have been fortunate to travel more than many will in their lifetime. Some wish for it, some don’t even imagine. My soul yearns for it. It will not rest until the next adventure is underway.

How do I ease my ever wandering soul?

I think about leaving it all behind sometimes. Join the Peace Corps. Teach English Abroad. Help Non-Profits Internationally. Ooo! International Spy! Anything to live a traveling life of adventure.

You ever feel like you were here for something bigger than your present situation? Perhaps a calling so to speak? How do you know what you are truly supposed to do? It seems either way you choose is a risk.

My soul keeps close. It keeps watch of the path I am creating for myself. It questions me all the time. I suppose it’s a wonderful thing. I feel as though the years will slip by right before my eyes if I’m not careful and disregard what my soul has been hinting to.

Oh what to do. Have any of you satisfied your traveling souls?

Obsessed with Monaco.

Dear Monaco,

All though we have yet to meet, from afar you have captured me. I wish to see, feel, smell and experience you in every way. I know our time and desire to meet may be farther than we can anticipate, but I will see you. I promise you that.

Forever yours,

Jeannine

 

It seems I found my obsession for the day. Monaco. I was browsing through the Travel & Leisure magazine as I am a huge daydreamer and came upon an ad stating:

MONACO. It’s an Enchanting World after all. Nestled in the splendid Riviera and rich will sublime culture, Monaco makes you believe in dreams.

Ok, did you just see that picture? Now tell me that doesn’t look like a place you would like to visit? I’ve been adding a series of places to my travel list, and I feel like this one just blew them all out of the water. I’ve been to France twice, but have not had to privledge to travel to the South and explore the Riviera. Now that definitely has to change.

As I do some research, I find that Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. Vatician City being the smallest. Monaco also seems to be deemed as the home of the internationally rich and famous. Hey I wouldn’t mind walking the streets literally paved with glamour. I’m not a materialist, but I do like to enjoy the finer things in life when I can.

I think I shall plan for 2013 ❤