I have a category for blog posts entitled “Odysseys”. My neighbor, Blaise, helped come up with the term when all of this began a year ago. Tomorrow, February 4th, is the one year marker for The Permanent Tourist. It’s hard to believe twelve whole months have passed.
I wake up everyday saying THANK YOU…I truly do. One thing I have learned in this life is never to take anything for granted. expect nothing and remain open to wherever life leads you. I am acutely aware of the fact that I am not in control, but I can choose how I am going to experience all that life presents to me each day.
This has been a year of meeting new friends, connecting people with other people and sharing so many varied experiences and adventures with my readers.
I have met new furry friends….
I have traveled to places I never even knew existed….
I have taken in the arts and met the artists……
People often ask how I come up with a new subject each day. My answer is that it presents itself to me and I follow. One person leads to another, one odyssey to the next.
Tomorrow, I’ll have a very special announcement for all of my readers. Stay tuned. There’s never a dull moment in the life of The Permanent Tourist! Thank you for traveling with me!
6 Responses
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Harold Michael Harvey Says:
I joined the odyssey six months after you set sail. I have come to depend upon you to enrich my life and enlarge my awareness of people, food, music and places each day. I am enjoying the journey,
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Melissa Says:
You just made my day, Harold! Thank you for following me and spreading the word.
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Gwyn Littell Says:
A year already?!!! It doesn’t seem possible. I have enjoyed viewing the Permanent Tourist every day since it’s beginning. Your boundless energy and enthusiasm is inspiring. All the places you’ve been, all the recipes you’ve shared, all the wonderful and interesting people to whom we have been introduced, all the beautiful arts and talented artists we’ve seen -all of this that we have been able to experience has been so enriching. Thank you for all that you do. I can’t wait for the next chapter!
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Melissa Says:
You have been so supportive Gwyn! I cherish the fact that we can stay connected after so many years of living right around the corner from each other! Thank you for your kind words…they keep me going!
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Chris Paleschic Says:
So proud of you, Melissa and what you have accomplished this last year. It is WELL deserved. I have truly enjoyed your blog and you’ve done such a wonderful job posting your info. Congrats on an outstanding year and I wish you all the best for this year with TPT! {{hugs}} and much love always, Chris
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Melissa Says:
You’ve supported me from the beginning and I love you….miss you too! We’ll have to post about more of your jewelry soon!
