anything is possible..that is the beauty of living!

I woke up in the common room this morning at the master guest house and had about 4 hours to collect my thoughts and all my stuff! It was actually very relaxing and peaceful to have this time to “organize” my life.

It took me the better part of an hour to get to the airport, which is interesting as it is said to be only 15 km from the guest house! I tried to get my flight pattern changed so that I don’t have the 20 hour layover in London. I was excited to check out the city on my way back but now kind of want to get home and settled before another work week in the office But I was unable to secure a booking change due to “the ticket”…that is the information that I received! But when I checked upstairs I asked to have my baggage picked up in London in the event that the carrier in London will be able to place me on an earlier flight…fingers crossed! If not I will be hopefully connecting with someone who has blindly agreed to meet me and show me the city in 5 hours…the quick tour…I seem to have one of these in each city!

The past two weeks has been quite the experience and I have been so fortunate to have met such a wonderful group of individuals (both independent travelers and NGO representatives) in India, their presence definitely shaped my trip into the memory that it is. I thank each one of them from the bottom of my heart that has traveled with me in mind throughout India and I am fortunate to call them my friends. Your help and concern throughout my travels and agenda is truly appreciated. When you have the opportunity to visit my country I am happy to be able to provide you with the same hospitality.

On top of all the amazing opportunities for L.I.B., I have gained a lot personally in this journey to India. It has most definitely been an emotional rollercoaster but in that I have gained a new strength and a sense of clarity in my life…getting me one step closer to figuring “it” all out! I am recharged and focused and want to start the next chapter of my life!

One last sentimental thing…I just wanted to send a warm thanks to all of those who have inspired me to continue with this journey and for all the communication that I have had with those along the way. It has been a very cool touch of home. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be here in my life without all of you who has touched my life in one way or another.

OK…now back to business…haha! L.I.B., being the new born that it is, has a lot of work to do in 2010. To start with we need to narrow our focus of aid provided to India and develop our campaign. We need to immediately start a fundraiser to start the import of fair traded items (yeah Reuben Kincaids…wink wink nod nod) in time for festival season, develop the 2010 plan from the board of directors and continue with the development of the partnerships in India. If anyone is interested in committing to volunteering their time to help further our agenda please let me know…there is going to be a lot of cool projects. Let me know where you would like to jump in and at what capacity via email to heatherhild@hotmail.com.

2009 was a year of discovery. 2010 is a year of possibilities.

Cheers!
Heather