6 Months in AlannaLand: A Visual Recap

Just Sayin'...

... I'm back... (from Tokyo)

I kept getting hit up with, "What did you get lost in Tokyo and never make it back to this side of the world?" Um, no.. although I semi wish this were the case, and would probably be way more interesting as a post than what I now have to offer, however, the real story is one of sheer laziness where my writing is concerned...

At any rate, I'm alive, I'm kicking and ticking around the city of Manhattan, and feel as though I'm starting to find my way in the direction of Alannaland. Things lately, for me, have been on the upside... small, baby-sized sort of feats that have lead me to a place of acceptance with myself, of myself... and I feel an empowerment that may halo into something larger, that may prove to push me towards a growth that I am ready to embrace.

Its pleasantly unexpected for me to recognize myself growing... Like the enormous puzzle that you've been working at here or there for ages on the fold out table in the corner of your home office that finally begins to show the picture from the box taking its form. Its another piece of yourself, snapping into place and fitting into its groove where it belongs.

I've been filled with my own faith, in myself and in the universe, that maybe, just maybe I am traveling in the manner and on the course that will lead me to a higher place... A better place within me that will settle with feelings of peace and security and happiness on a more constant level... Only time will tell...

But for now, I will close my eyes as the night hour falls upon the rather chilly city, and think of the green palms and pure shores I am to be jaunting off to in just a wee short days time...

I may be back from Tokyo, but I can't say I'll be able to write the same when I get to Maui... You may just lose me there...

Pic taken of the bay in Kamakura, Japan.

Love from Tokyo

Days 1, 2, & 3: Day trip to Kamakura to see the big Buddah and some beautiful temples. Overnight trip to Hakone to see the sights and get pampered at an authentic Japanese inn, complete with natural hot springs perfect for frolicking a la nude (50 points on the Scavenger Hunt- done!)... oh and the food... Loving Japan!

Japanese Turkey

I'm off to Tokyo in 1.3 days! Getting so excited I can barely contain... I know I've been a mess at writing on this thing as of late, and reading up on all my favorites as well, but I think with the winter season approaching I will vow to get back to the 9th planet on a regular, weekly basis to check in and scope out the scene.

At any rate, I'm taking a wee break from packing to let out some smashing thrills and excitement onto my keyboard before I get to the last final haul and jump on my suitcase to close it... Some things never change.

Below is the Scavenger Hunt of the century... at least my century. Check out the torture I will attempt to put my poor friends through while on our journeys this Thanksgiving through the far Northeast...

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