The irony of this is not lost on me but here is another. The bag of popcorn isn’t that big, Nikki’s just that small.
All who wander are not lost.
I’ve been struggling to find a way to put into words how I’ve been feeling about taking this big trip. It’s an absolute dream come true. People call this type of thing a “bucket list item” but I truly hate the term. I don’t ever plan to kick the bucket anyway but the things I want to do have nothing to do with dying. They have everything to do with living.
My entire life I’ve had wanderlust. I have always had books and calendars and photos of exotic places I couldn’t wait to visit. As a kid I studied Italy and Greece for fun. I studied tropical islands as a hobby. And I have always dreamed of seeing this great country I love so much in person not just in movies. Truth be told, I mapped out and planned every step of this cross country trip 5 years ago. I just never thought I would have th courage to go.
Having autoimmune diseases seems like an uphill battle almost all the time. I watch other people I know just give up on their dreams because they think they are limited. I refuse to believe that. I just do things on my own terms and within my own limits.
The problem is, I have terrible anxiety issues that limit me greatly. They can strike any time, any place, and for any reason. But they have always especially been associated with travel. Until I met Chris I couldn’t take even short trips without coming unglued. In our time together I have learned so much about myself and what I am capable of. I yearn for the next great adventure before our last even ends.
This Gandalf quote has been hanging in my home for a year and a half. “The world is not in your books and maps, it is out there.” It hangs framed by my front door to remind me to stop living in the world where I wish to adventure but am to scared to and instead get out and go.
So here I am on the brink of the biggest trip I’ve ever taken, a truly grand adventure. I am thrilled but yet also terrified. I know there will be hurdles at times and things won’t always go as planned. I’m hoping that seeing the places I’ve dreamed of all my life will help cushion any of those blows and that having 5 weeks to wander the open road will help me calm down and learn a new kind of peace. Off we go…
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Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you. As you wish. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly… You mean it controls your actions?
Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. It’s all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.
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The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands. What?! You mean it controls your actions? Look, I ain’t in this for your revolution, and I’m not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I’m in it for the money.
I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing I can do about it right now. It’s such a long way from here. Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? She must have hidden the plans in the escape pod. Send a detachment down to retrieve them, and see to it personally, Commander. There’ll be no one to stop us this time! Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly…
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Partially, but it also obeys your commands. She must have hidden the plans in the escape pod. Send a detachment down to retrieve them, and see to it personally, Commander. There’ll be no one to stop us this time! All right. Well, take care of yourself, Han. I guess that’s what you’re best at, ain’t it? Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? I care.
So, what do you think of her, Han? Leave that to me. Send a distress signal, and inform the Senate that all on board were killed.
What?! I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. You mean it controls your actions?
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Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. Look, I ain’t in this for your revolution, and I’m not in it for you, Princess. I expect to be well paid. I’m in it for the money. I’m trying not to, kid.
Still, she’s got a lot of spirit. I don’t know, what do you think? Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him. I’m trying not to, kid.
Don’t underestimate the Force. You mean it controls your actions? Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you. Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you.
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In my experience, there is no such thing as luck. The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands. The Force is strong with this one. I have you now. Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you.
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Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. I find your lack of faith disturbing. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. No! Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly…
I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. Hey, Luke! May the Force be with you. Partially, but it also obeys your commands.
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Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. I need your help, Luke. She needs your help. I’m getting too old for this sort of thing. Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going. But with the blast shield down, I can’t even see! How am I supposed to fight?
Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. Leave that to me.
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