Sunday, January 2, 2011

Melting Point

Saying goodbye always holds some level of regret for me. I'm sorry to be leaving people un-hugged, sorry to be leaving places unvisited, sorry to be leaving tasks unfinished. But the excitement and anticipation of moving on trumps the regret. In geology, there is point that certain mineral mixtures reach called the "eutectic point." It is at this ideal point that an alloy can be at it's lowest melting point and at the same time, it can teeter on the solidus line. I am at my eutectic. A point at which I can chose to flow through life's adventures, or settle into a stable, grounded place. It is a comfortable position. One I don't plan to leave any time soon. Guatemala, here I come.
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14 comments:

  1. StephanieJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Woohoo! Good luck Jules!

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  2. Phil LovegroveJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Welcome to blogging. I can't wait to read all your adventures - good luck!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I am very proud of you! Mainly because you're so damned metaphorical... XO

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  4. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Trust the path, enjoy the journey.

    Have yourself an adventure ;)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    We will all enjoy following your adventures and live vicariously through you!

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  6. Amanda AllynJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I love you, Jules! Good good good luck!

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  7. the NeelsJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Hey girl! January 3rd came way too quickly! I love you much and can't wait to read all about your crazy adventures!! You're amazing!

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  8. Eat2LiveJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    jules,
    jt, j-cuauh and i are in your corner. be safe and know that you are loved. guardian angels will protect your journey and the craft families will be waiting eagerly for your return!! enjoy every minute of this rare opportunity! we are looking forward to following your blog!
    love,
    elizabeth

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  9. Marva CraftJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Jules,
    I am so excited to be a part of your journey via this blog! You know that the Craft family loves you and this will be a way that we can be a part of this amazing journey. So...keep us posted! Miss you already!
    Love, Marva

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  10. Suzanna QuintanaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I am certainly not going to waste good blog space on some stupid cliche like "Life is a journey...blah blah blah"...because you ROCK girlie (heehee get the really bad geology comparison?) and I love you to death and can't wait to hear about your EXCELLENT adventures! Adios Chica...and remember to keep me updated on that Latin Lover thing:)

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  11. Joseph WalkerJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I like the rock analogy. Really! I enjoyed learning about rocks on our way to Denver with back roads, the bonding, and drunken indians. I actually found some of the rock things you told me about were sorta fascinating. I enjoyed the sister brother bonding we had while you were here. While you subbed for math class and I drew pictures with a graphing calculator. Good luck, Jules!
    -Love, Baby/Favorite Brother (Joey)

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  12. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Okay, I read your blog. Now stop harassing me.

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  13. Amanda AllynJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I miss you already! We have Guatemala Casi Cielo at Starbucks now, and I have been telling everyone that it comes from where my friend Jules is going (or is now!). You can imagine their reactions...

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  14. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Jules, Hope you're doing dandy and loving the sunshine. We're thinking of you lots. Look forward to an update of your journey. Love, The Coolest Crafts

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