I’ve been starting to look forward to home. Yup. I was scared spitless last month and now I’m actually looking forward to it. How did this happen you ask? Well, along with their location, Racers and their view on home changes monthly. Here’s 12 steps I think many Racer’s thoughts about home and The Race go through during their 11 months. Enjoy. 🙂
Month 1: Denial. I am NOT here right now. This is number 2 on the Top 10 Dumbest Ideas of My Life. Why did I sign up for this? I don’t even LIKE traveling. Or people for that matter.
Month 2: Distraction. Ohmygosh I did NOT know I had so much crap to deal with. What is this, life rehab?
Month 3: Acceptance. There’s no way out. I’m out in the bush. There’s no internet so I can’t keep up with anything at home anyway. Escape is not worth the hassle.
Month 4: Activation. I can do this. I’m getting my crap dealt with and I’m going to change the world if it’s the last thing I do (and it very well might be. I could die out here in the middle of nowhere). Chik-fil-A would taste real good right now though.
Month 5: Enjoyment. Jesus is awesome, my new team is hilarious, the kids here are adorable and I got another cool passport stamp. Win.
Month 6: Partial Immersion. I heart the bush. The middle of nowhere is not too freakin bad. No internet = no distractions. Home sucks. Third world living is the only way.
Month 7: Total Submersion. I can’t remember my best friend’s name anymore. Do we drive on the right side or the left at home? I’m never leaving the Race.
Month 8: Denial. I’m not going home. I can’t survive. Who’s going to do team time with me then? I’ll just not do it. I’ll abscond to Thailand and teach sea gypsies how to yodel.
Month 9: Acceptance. Well they bought my plane ticket home so I guess I have to go back now. I’ll just be home for a week though and then I’ll leave to be a roadie for Jesus Culture.
Month 10: Excitement. God’s showing me what to do with the rest of my life! Home is just the first step into a new season of life for me! I’m going to change the world by starting a hugging ministry!
Month 11: Anticipation. Just put me on the plane already. I want me some chicken nuggets and a Target run.
Home: I’M FINALLY HERE!…..I miss my 40 best friends…. I miss home.
