The Next Crazy Venture

“What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? - it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” 
― Jack Kerouac, On the Road

I was on the bus heading toward school, hastily scribbling a farewell note to a friend who was moving to another country. I wanted to remind this person of the adventure that comes with going in the unknown. I wanted to share with them how much our short friendship meant to me. I was lost for words, and tearing up. I googled "quotes about adventure", and this quote came up. I wrote the quote down on the note as tears fell on the ink. (It was emotional, okay? :). Days later though, I couldn't stop thinking about this quote. Then, I started randomly seeing the book title everywhere. It seemed as though the universe was telling me I needed to read this book. 

On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, is sitting unopened on the floor in my bedroom. It's due to the library soon, but I still haven't read it. I was saving this particular book for a time when I really could fully appreciate the story. I will probably take it on the plane with me tomorrow, as I head off on my own adventure. 

I'm not sure, what lies ahead of me. I'm not sure what I'll learn by reading this book or getting on the plane tomorrow. But this quote has stuck with me. On this adventure in front of me, I'm going to "lean forward" into all the opportunities and moments. I'm going to say "yes", laugh, and let go. 

xx Kayla