Wrong. First of all, one side of the earth sees a totally different side of the moon than another. So if you've ever been comforted about looking up at the same moon as your lover/significant other/whoever is on the other side of the world its kind of a false hope. Yes, technically it IS in fact the same rock, but if someone is on the other side of the world, I'll tell ya one thing... different time zones. And you're not looking at it at the same time. But I'm not here to dispel that myth and rain on everybodys parade. I'm actually here to tell you about a celestial body. Mine in fact.
While I was in Lailibella, Ethiopia, we were able to see a bright sky that was lacking in something that we have in a huge abundance in the states. Light pollution. Now during certain seasons you can in fact get a glimpse of your favorite astrological sign or greek myth in the sky, but this one for me has kind of been a life long attempt. It only took until I was on the other side of the planet... So which one am I referring to? What do I keep alluding to? Will I ever just shut up and tell you? Of course.
I got to see Scorpio. Blazing bright in the sky. The sign I was barely born under and "rules" my actions. Pluto, which is no longer a planet, guides my emotions and water is my element. Here in North America the few times that Scorpio does pop up into the sky its usually at the horizon level and during dawn or dusk so basically there is no chance of me ever seeing it. I've tried. Many times. And failed every single one. So finally getting to see it high in the sky and straight on in front of me was really quite amazing. I'm so happy that I got to experience it because I feel like no matter how much I believe or disbelieve in astrology that's a part of the sky I can call my own. That's my chunk of space way out there, where no man or woman has gone before. In that place probably lies paradise.
But when I was in Ethiopia the sky was clear and I wasn't looking up. My friend had to point it out to me. Which was odd that I wasn't looking up. Usually that's all I do. I can't help but look up because the sky and the heavens above me give me hope. I don't know in what, but it always makes me feel better and my life isn't that bad. It's actually quite nice.
So I might as well round up my "final" thoughts on the trip to Ethiopia now. As I've been home for a week I've given myself enough time to come back to reality and put my memories and experiences behind me. I'm back in the states.
The ride back here was fairly uneventful and the steward called me out on my fear of turbulance. I really didn't want to come all the way back to Texas as I feel I have the world left to explore. But there is still so much left for me to see! Even in my own backyard. Of all my friends I rank pretty low on the Explore Austin knowledge so while I can't travel outside of the city/state most of the time I will do my best to entertain you with my Adventures domestically.
Until we meet again my friends, do yourself a favor and go on an adventure.
While I was in Lailibella, Ethiopia, we were able to see a bright sky that was lacking in something that we have in a huge abundance in the states. Light pollution. Now during certain seasons you can in fact get a glimpse of your favorite astrological sign or greek myth in the sky, but this one for me has kind of been a life long attempt. It only took until I was on the other side of the planet... So which one am I referring to? What do I keep alluding to? Will I ever just shut up and tell you? Of course.
I got to see Scorpio. Blazing bright in the sky. The sign I was barely born under and "rules" my actions. Pluto, which is no longer a planet, guides my emotions and water is my element. Here in North America the few times that Scorpio does pop up into the sky its usually at the horizon level and during dawn or dusk so basically there is no chance of me ever seeing it. I've tried. Many times. And failed every single one. So finally getting to see it high in the sky and straight on in front of me was really quite amazing. I'm so happy that I got to experience it because I feel like no matter how much I believe or disbelieve in astrology that's a part of the sky I can call my own. That's my chunk of space way out there, where no man or woman has gone before. In that place probably lies paradise.
But when I was in Ethiopia the sky was clear and I wasn't looking up. My friend had to point it out to me. Which was odd that I wasn't looking up. Usually that's all I do. I can't help but look up because the sky and the heavens above me give me hope. I don't know in what, but it always makes me feel better and my life isn't that bad. It's actually quite nice.
So I might as well round up my "final" thoughts on the trip to Ethiopia now. As I've been home for a week I've given myself enough time to come back to reality and put my memories and experiences behind me. I'm back in the states.
The ride back here was fairly uneventful and the steward called me out on my fear of turbulance. I really didn't want to come all the way back to Texas as I feel I have the world left to explore. But there is still so much left for me to see! Even in my own backyard. Of all my friends I rank pretty low on the Explore Austin knowledge so while I can't travel outside of the city/state most of the time I will do my best to entertain you with my Adventures domestically.
Until we meet again my friends, do yourself a favor and go on an adventure.
No comments:
Post a Comment