No Place in Particular

I have asked myself many times in these past weeks if it is possible to belong to no place in particular. 
I cannot help but wonder how many places in this World are capable of capturing my heart. Every place I leave behind I have to promise my skipping little heart that the journey is not over. I tell myself I will return because I simply must see so much more. I just have to know these places and understand them like they're home. 
They say home is where the heart is. So, what if my heart is not set in one place in particular?
 Whether I am on the road, or in the mountains; by the shore or in the valley; in little Italian Villages or in big busy cities;
The truth is, deep down, my heart will never forget that my home is not in this World. My soul is set in heaven, and my heart is ever searching for it. 
But it is my firm belief that, if you know where to look, you can catch glimpses of heaven even in a World that's so close to hell. 

 "You will never be at Home again, because part of your Heart will always be elsewhere. 
That is the price you pay for the richness of Living and Loving people in more than one place..."
 ~Miriam Adeney 

Fernweh

Fernweh~ "The ache for distant places; craving for travel."

Today it has almost been a week since I set out. 

I have gone 3 days with less than 5 hours of sleep. I have walked, climbed and explored till there were blisters on my hands and feet. 

In the past 6 days I have been amidst the bustling spirit of the city; I have heard where pain and troubles are silenced within cathedral walls. I have met the still spirit of ancient landscapes and touched stone walls crippled with time.

And in all the things that I have done, one thing has been made all too clear; I could do this for a lifetime.

  

The Kathie Flower

Well amn't I just the most romantic cousin ever.
I'm sorry I couldn't be there to explain why these are Kathie flowers. So I'll just post it on the internet for all to see.
When I first saw the Kathie flower the first person I thought of was you.
The Kathie flower is dazzling and very sweet. 
It's always in a good mood and isn't bothered by very much.
These flowers are actually called Impatients, but that too kind of smells like you ;)
The Kathie flower is very beautiful and is the color of my very dear cousin.
But what makes this flower the Kathie flower in my world is that, though the Kathie flower looks like a pretty delicate thing, its actually tough as hell. You can forget to water the Kathie flower for days, but the Kathie flower will not wilt for long. The Kathie flower is hardy, it recovers in a flash. The Kathie flower is strong and beautiful. Just like you!
No one messes with the Kathie because everyone knows they cannot dull her sparkle!

Happy Birthday Kathie.

See you soon <3 

"She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten."

 

Spring Odyssey

"And forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair."

~ Kahlil Gibran 

Here ends my favorite season. 
And here begins my Adventure.
Tomorrow I set out from home to go on a journey.
I am going out to meet the world I so love to write about. I am going abroad to let the world captivate me and to let it inspire me. I will find more words to say and experience more things to write about.   
Sitting here, imagining the adventure before me, I am sure of one thing; just as I am about to experience the World, the World is about to experience me. 
 

Fearful

I am writing my way through another sleepless night. 
I was told once that when one is wrestling with God one has trouble sleeping. I know that if I write down my thoughts God will give me the right words to say before I go to sleep.
I know my fears have caused me to linger, and with all this hesitation I am running out of time. This struggle is a whirlwind and it gets me no where.
I want to be braver because I believe that God's plan for my future is greater than my fears. I want to face the future without being fearful.
I know that I can do all things through him who gives me strength.
And I certainly will try. 
I will write one more chapter before I go to sleep, because I know I can.
Thanks for reading <3

Coffee Shop

"What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee." ~Anthony Trollope 

I love coffee a little too much.

Good thing coffee loves me back ;) 

Photo Credit goes to the guy who sat across from when these pictures were taken, my Dad. You can check out more of his pictures at www.heinrichnikel.com/