There are so many emotions that I am feeling right now, excitement being the most dominant. I also feel very fortunate. The adventure that I am about to embark on is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Even though I’m already starting to miss my mama, and we haven’t even landed yet, I have a great feeling about the upcoming weeks.
Frustration has also been a major emotion for today. Our flight was delayed three times! However, while waiting for Delta airlines to get their act together, I met a girl named Jessica who happened to be carrying with her a travel size guitar. A jam session was soon underway. :] It was so cool singing and playing the guitar in the middle of JFK International Airport in New York City. I also had time to practice playing Blackbird by the Beatles, a rather fitting song given the circumstances.
The song “Blackbird” has always had a special meaning to me. This makes more sense if you recognize the fact that the term “bird” in British slang means “girl”.
“Black bird singing in the dead of night.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly.
All your life you have only waited for this moment to be free.
Black bird fly…”
Which is exactly what I am doing right now.
So what exactly am I expecting once I arrive? I still have no idea and I believe it’s better that way. I believe that my lack of expectations will only allow me to appreciate my experiences further.
Although my mind is racing and I can’t stop thinking, I am ignoring all thoughts of doubt and worry. I am ousting any “what ifs” from my mind and completely submerging myself into this moment because this moment is promised. This moment is what I have for certain. And at this moment, I AM in Ghana.
thank you very much for good commants
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