It's been almost three months since I began my journey, and the ripples are stagnant. Much of the enthusiasm has died, and every day when my students ask me if I've received more money, I have to tell them "no."
In the midst of the doldrums, my students also constantly ask me whether I'm discouraged, and I also tell them "no."
What I do tell them is that any dream worth pursuing is going to have its share of adversity. Although my ship has hit the doldrums, I have confidence that I will be going somewhere next summer. If not, three charities are going to be $34.05 richer.
Regardless of what happens, it's already been a great trip because as Mark Twain said, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
I hope you will continue with me on my journey, and we'll all see what happens on May 1 when I close the poll on my blog and discover where I'll travel.
Mark,
ReplyDeleteOne thing I have discovered in my short time of blogging is that posting more often brings more visitors....and in your case, more visitors would bring more exposure....just a thought.
Christian
I appreciate your suggestion. Now that the school year is well under way and I have more spare time at home I will try to post more often.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading my blog, and thanks again for your generous donation.