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    Bath: Day 3

    Yesterday, in a word, was perfect. Every so often, you have one of those moments that, even while still in the moment, you know it will stay with you forever.

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    Bath: Day 1

    While the day started in rainy London, it ended on a perfectly peaceful and sunny note in Bath. 

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    London Town

    I finally made it to England! How it was coming over here, staying the night in London, and getting some rest before I head off to Bath. 

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    Sabbatical Planning – Part 2

    Everything is booked and ready and I’m now 10 days out from my European vacation. I thought I’d share my budget, how I planned on what I was going to do, and everything in between.

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    Swing of Things

    It’s just…been awhile. Updates on being back in the US, being back at my old site at work, being back to hourly instead of salary, and getting ready for my sabbatical.

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    Antici……pation

    Weeks Four and Five definitely saw things turn around. I’d be lying if I said the rough patches were behind me, but sometimes having something to look forward to helps turn things around.

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    One Hell of a Drug

    I’ll start by saying I’m not writing this or sharing this because I want to worry anyone or stress anyone out (I’m talking to you, Mom). I’m writing this because I need to. To put it lightly, this has been no cake walk. (Heads Up: I have a song that’ll play when you read the rest of this. Felt it was appropriate.)

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    Tuk Tuk Goose

    Week One: First week of work, first week of Chennai, first week of jet lag, first week of adjustments.

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    Hop, Skip, and a Jump

    I did it! I made it to India. After nearly 29 hours of travel, I made it half way around the world. Life will definitely be different for the next 7 weeks, but I am so ready for the challenge.