Beginnings

So, I've relaunched SixQ.Net. It's now a lean, clean, simple version designed for me to update quickly on the move. Because, see... I'm about to be on the major move! Tomorrow is my last day in the United States for the rest of the year! After that, I'm on the road, the trail, the skies, the trains, the busses, the boats...

This site is pretty fully equipped to document my travels. On it you'll find this blog, a map charting my trip, my travel calendar, my photos (via Flickr), and the contact tools you kids are into these days - MySpace, Facebook, email... Have a look around! And if anything's not working... let me know!

As of now, I'm completely unprepared for this trip! I'm still sorting out the last few flights, hotels, tours, etc. I'm still packing. I'm still backing up my computer and getting it set up for travel. I'm still shopping for those last minute accessories. But even though I've been planning this and talking about this trip (incessantly, I know) for ages, it's finally set in that I'm leaving!

Every activity from last week on is a finality. My last weekend in the US, my last visit to the Bay Area to see my family, my last Taco Tuesday (sniffle!) and Lipstick, my last work day (today)... And since these days, most of the people I see on a somewhat regular basis are the people I sorta run into here and there, each time I see someone, it may be the last. I know I've got that flair for the dramatic, and I'll be back, but it's just a lot of pre-nostalgia kicking in, and it's surreal! Plus, I really feel like this trip is a rejuvenation, a fresh start. And if it's a new beginning, then it must bring an end. I don't know what the change will be, but come the new year, back in the States... there will be a difference. Here's hoping it's for the better.

For now, I'll crawl out of bed, run through some chores, race in to work (late, I suppose), and try to say a few goodbyes this evening. *tear* I guess maybe there will be a few things and a fair few people I'll miss. I hope you guys keep an eye on this site and send me some notes when you can. As much as I whine about the US, I guess a little touch of home wouldn't hurt...

Cheers,
6Q