When One Journey Ends, Another Begins......

What a lovely feeling it is to have a spare moment to stop and grace my fingertips to my keyboard. Quite a bit of time has passed since my last blog entry. I shall update you in bullet point form:

• I finished school and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Simpson University. I was able to do this while achieving my goal of graduating with distinction and nothing less than an “A-” from the time I stepped back into the class room. This was an amazing feeling and the first time I have ever taken the time to meet my potential in a scholastic setting. 

• Next, I co-wrote, directed, choreographed, and produced a musical theater production. Another life changing experience. I was stretched and challenged in ways that I could have never imagined. I was divinely blessed with a wonderful partner in crime as well as a fabulous cast. Old dreams were awakened and new dreams were birthed. I also had the opportunity to perform - those who know me, know how much I love getting my hands on a microphone. The show was a success. Many victories I feel are ones that have been left unseen until due timing. We produced more than a quality theatrical performance with exceptional talent, lives were transformed- and to me, that is the greatest victory of all. 

• Finally, my almost five years of residency in Redding, California came to an end. I packed my car,  filled it to the brim and Joanna Finchum and I set forth on a road trip extravaganza back to my home of Texas. The initial exit was a bit challenging - a two time dead vehicle, one twisted ankle, 7 stitches, and a blown left rear tire placed a little opposition in front of us. We eventually made our way out of the state once I became the proud owner of a new car battery and 3 fresh tires! Wow! The highway led us to the Grand Canyon with a pit stop in the freaky town of Roswell, New Mexico and finally, Texas. 

We all know that most children eagerly anticipate the day when after eight years of living alone, they get to return to the humble abode of their parents and join them in “holy room-mate-trimony”. Well, as of this past Tuesday, I personally am living out every kid’s wildest dream here in Odessa, Tx. Honestly, it has not been that bad. Granted, no matter how cozy my bed may be or how huge my closet, I am confident that I will not resort to becoming that old spinster who lives with her two dogs and parents. This is yet another pit stop in the life of Fabulously Fair.

So the question you are all asking is “What’s Next?” Concerning the answer to this question, all I can say is that I can only see as far as my headlights are allowing me to see.(I wouldn’t mind getting paid to write or be creative) This is not a perspective reached out of a lack of direction but one that has been attained through a lesson of trust that God has been teaching me on extraordinary new levels. From the standpoint of ‘How will I become a member of the real world?’ - as soon as I know I will fill you in. My gut tells me the answer is being strategically orchestrated in a divine manner as we speak and it will be revealed at the appropriate time. 

“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out the matter is the glory of kings.” Proverbs 25:2

What I do know is that I am about to embark on the adventure of a life time. This coming Wednesday, a long awaiting traveling escapade will commence starting in New York City, followed by Washington, DC then off to London which will being the european part of the journey. From there I will experience such brilliant destinations as Paris, Venice, Tuscany, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, and who knows where else.  For years I have been literally and figuratively dreaming of these cities and I cannot wait to see what lies a head. I am traveling solo and for those of you who just allowed fear to creep in because of that, please don’t. I’m smart, have good discernment, and believe that there is much purpose in this trip. I plan and expect to write a great deal which is why I am leaving out details of each destination that I can keep you anxious to read the next entry as I jot from place to place!

I strongly believe that something is waiting to be unlocked and this experience quite possibly holds the key. Excited is an understatement and I am thrilled to watch this dream turn into a reality. Hey, maybe it will even turn into a book? Please keep my travels in your prayers, not only for my safety but for the exciting unknown that is ahead. 

Let the journey begin! Until the next stop...... Stay fabulous!