Well, today is my day of reflection.  Back in the day I came up with the idea of setting aside one day per month (the 7th) to reflect on goals and accomplishments that I’ve fulfilled and that I have yet to fulfill.  On this particular day I fast for 24 hours, from midnight to midnight, and only allow myself water to give my digestive system a break.  On this day it’s pretty obvious that I’m reflecting upon the adventure that I will embark upon next month.  As the day gets closer I have mixed emotions.  With the stories in the news about swine flu, terrorist attacks, and plane crashes I have to be honest I’m a little scared but nothing will stand in my way of taking this journey and making it one of the most memorable experiences of my life.  My mind has become a haven for a collage of train reservations, hostel bookings, flight plans, restaurants, and attractions amongst other things.  As I develop a road map of my trip from start to finish it gets more and more exhausting.  Imagine what it will be like actually doing this stuff.  But nevertheless, deep down inside I know it will all be okay even if I don’t stick to the script.  Right now there are two distinct time periods in my life…before my trip and after my trip.  Something tells me that I will be a totally different person after this, perception wise at least.  I guess we shall see…