Me & Frankie On The Way

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Nova

July 30, 2015

So I finally did it – I’ve created my GoFundMe account. I was terrified of the process, so I put it off as long as I could, but it had to be done. You can find it here:

Probably the scariest thing about setting up a fundraising account for my pilgrimage (besides getting over my massive dose of pride) was that it also doubles as a formal declaration that I am definitely going to write a book. It’s not just an announcement, you see – it’s a promise that anyone who donates at least $10 gets a copy of the ebook when it’s done.

Isn’t that terrifying? It seems so final. Hold on while I go breathe into a paper bag for a little bit. OK, I’m back.

So here’s what we know right now: I am in possession of a working passport, my brand new pilgrim’s credencial from the American Pilgrims on the Camino, a sleeping bag, and a beautiful new backpack with all the bells and whistles. I need clothes, shoes, hiking poles, and a new camera. I am leaving in 66 days. I will most likely lose my job when I leave. I am writing a book about my weird relationship with St. Francis (yeah, sometimes I call him Frankie), and what he shows me on the Camino. I’m going to come back, finish the book, dive into my origami, and hope that the Universe catches me.

Holy crap, this is so real.

One response to “Me & Frankie On The Way”

sagebodyworktherapy

August 2, 2015

You DO IT baby!

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I’m Nova

I have no “personal brand.” I’m not a girl boss, I’m not an influencer, and I don’t aspire to be powerful, inspiring, or rich. I probably can’t teach you anything, and there’s a good chance that there’s nothing at all of interest or use to you here. This is just where I come to talk about the random bits and pieces that make up my quiet life as a sober woman in her 40s. I’m engaged to the love of my life, have six (yes, SIX) indoor pets, and spend a lot of time gardening and hunting for thrift treasures. I also study classical voice (I’m a lyric coloratura soprano) and am deeply interested in all things spiritual and paranormal. Right now I’m trying to recover from career burnout and even out my personal energy, but my eventual goal is to become a medium and shamanic healer, using music to remind humans of the things that actually matter: connection, community, and loving all living things as though they were our own children. I may or may not talk about all of these things here (and sometimes all at once). Welcome!

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