Half-way around the world

Mapchina My mom is going to China tomorrow. (CHINA!!!!) Halfway around the world. She’s freaking out. She signed up for the thing in a moment of 1.) adventurous spirit and 2.) peer pressure. And she’s kind of regretting it. She doesn’t even tell people she’s going because she will have to talk about it and she just can’t talk about it because it makes her too nervous. If you knew my mom…you’d be surprised she’s got the guts to do this. Choosing the right shampoo can be a decision that makes her nervous…paying too much for car insurance makes her very nervous…traveling halfway around the world is something that is off the nervous meter for her. Poor mom. I think (hope!!) she’s going to have a great time. She’ll enjoy herself in spite of herself. She’s going with two good friends, teaching for two weeks and touring for two. Bought herself a digital camera which I am INSISTING she use at full resolution. She’ll only do this once and have only pictures to show for it, I’m really hoping she takes advantage of the picture situation. Anyway…. Please send Mom your non-stress-have-fun-be-safe-halfway-around-the-world vibes. She could really use them!!

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17 Comments

  1. Becky T. said . . .

    Sounds like a very exciting adventure! I hope she has a safe and wonderful time!

    Posted June 28, 2005 at 9:26 pm | Permalink
  2. Renee said . . .

    OH fun!! Wishing your mom a month of stress-free fun!!

    Posted June 28, 2005 at 10:15 pm | Permalink
  3. amirah said . . .

    talk about a summer adventure!! i am sure she will have a blast!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 3:01 am | Permalink
  4. traci said . . .

    I’m sure it will be a completely amazing adventure! As Nic always tells me when I’m about to do something I don’t feel comfortable with…”but the Hobbits never want to start out on their adventures either, but they always have a good time.” (Here’s hoping your mom doesn’t run into any Orcs.) :P

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 5:06 am | Permalink
  5. Joanna said . . .

    Wow! how awesome!! I hope she has a wonderful, safe, enjoyable time!!!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 5:52 am | Permalink
  6. Heather said . . .

    Good for your mom! I hope her trip is amazing! ;)

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 6:04 am | Permalink
  7. Julia said . . .

    OH! Forgot to write you back about this - I know she’s nervous, but it is such a fun trip!! It doesn’t sound like she’s traveled internationally or on such a long flight before. I’ll write separately giving “Julia’s tips for China travel” - I bet she’s going to have a great time tho!! :)

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 9:24 am | Permalink
  8. Hilary Erickson said . . .

    GOOD LUCK MOM… I hear you on the shampoo, or the car insurance. Frankly, those are larger decisions. :)

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 9:50 am | Permalink
  9. tracy said . . .

    I immediately thought of Julia — so glad to hear she’s going to send tips for your mom! Hope Mom has an amazing time in China!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 10:09 am | Permalink
  10. AmyG said . . .

    how exciting. I’ve always wanted to travel to asia.

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 10:20 am | Permalink
  11. Heather said . . .

    Cracking up on the high resolution thing - I can’t tell you how many people I’ve heard say that same thing about their parents!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 12:46 pm | Permalink
  12. Amber said . . .

    Good luck to your mama! I’m sure she will have a blast!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 3:39 pm | Permalink
  13. Shelley said . . .

    Have a safe, non stressful relaxing time Shannon’s mom! I am sure you will have an amazing time. You will never regret it. Good for you!!!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 4:00 pm | Permalink
  14. Melissa said . . .

    What an amazing adventure!!!! Hope she enjoys herself - and takes lots and lots of great pics!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 5:22 pm | Permalink
  15. Tia said . . .

    wow. i admire her guts.
    hope she has a memorable, wonderful time!

    Posted June 29, 2005 at 5:49 pm | Permalink
  16. Carrie Owens said . . .

    how fun! My dad is leaving for China on Monday for a week. He’s going there for work…I’ll send them both happy travel vibes :)

    Posted June 30, 2005 at 3:29 pm | Permalink
  17. Lisa BC said . . .

    How fun! I am sure that she will have an amazing time once she gets there. :)

    Posted July 3, 2005 at 1:25 pm | Permalink

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