Here is the recount of my journey from Nashville to Sweden via Facebook posts:
@ 7:00am Sweden time, 12:00am Nashville time, November 7, 2012
"'Merica: I can hear the cheers from Sweden! It's almost 7am here, which means midnight in Nashville. My heart is happy, and everyone I have encountered here in Europe has just gained a massive new dose of respect for our country!
Cheers!"
@ 7:14pm Sweden time, 12:14pm Nashville time, November 6, 2012
"Almost to T-Bone's house. In a cab with a Iranian driver, listening to American pop, driving through beautiful and COLD Stockholm at twilight. Made a friend from Romania on the plane. Now, en route, can't stop weeping. Such a dream come true! I have wanted this for so long, but was held back in so many ways. No more! Cathartic! SUCH an emo girl right now.... Love to you all.... Big night for the US.
@7:18pm Sweden time......
P.s. Thank y'all for all the love notes! :)"
@ 6:39pm Sweden time, 11:39am Nashville time, November 6, 2012
"Stockholm!!!!!! So cold, and yet SO HOT!!!! Love it already!"
@ 4:47pm Sweden time, 9:47am Nashville time, November 6, 2012
"Copenhagen rules. Something about it makes me feel immediately at home. The people are happy and healthy and kind thus far."
@ 1:57pm Sweden time, 6:57am Nashville time, November 6, 2012
"Despite doing things all wrong, I am somehow on a plane destined for Copenhagen and then Stockholm. When I arrive it will be a total of 31 hours of travel to get to my first destination. This is why I am ordinarily a mega-detailed planner - to avoid such fiascos. Somehow, amidst the confusion, I had a shower, a nap, some food/drink, and a stern lecture from a guy with a fabulous English accent. And I survived. Love..."
@ 7:18am Sweden time, 12:18am Nashville time, November 6, 2012
"Heyyyyyy UK! How YOU doin'?"
@ 8:28pm Sweden time, 1:28pm Nashville/Houston time, November 5, 2012
"This day took an unexpected turn for the better. Had an emo morning (read previous post) but became a crying warrior. Now, in Houston, had one drink, which feels like 3 post-surgery, in the international wing waiting for my London flight, and surrounded by international men my age or older. ;). Just had oysters at Pappadeaux (fave restaurant in the area), and feeling pret-ty good. Might start sexting myself.... Ha!"
@ 9:25am Nashville time, November 5, 2012
"Fiasco already. Got to airport 3 hours early and realized how heavy my pack was. Re-packed and redefined "necessity." 45lbs to 35lbs. Better. Airport wouldn't mail it, so I had to take a cab back home and back. Security twice.
Emoment: lady at airport asked if I had anyone to come pick up my extras for me. I shook my head and started to cry. Still new to "alone." This is only the beginning. Divorce is hard."
@ 8:30pm Nashville time, November 4, 2012
"Tomorrow I leave for this journey:
Nov. 6-10: Stockholm
Nov. 10-13: Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov. 13-16: Berlin, Germany
Nov. 16-24: Prague, Czech Republic (!!!!)
Nov. 24-27: Athens, Greece
Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Barcelona, Spain
Dec. 1-3: Cognac, France
Dec. 3-6: Paris, France
Dec. 6-10: London, UK
Dec. 10: Nashville, TN
I am terrified, and that is awesome! When I feel irrational fear, it is something I overcome. So, rawr!!!! This is going to be amazing, I have no doubt. Pray for me, cast spells, etc.? I need to find my zen, my clarity in all things, and decide on a definitive direction for my life. Also, I have always wanted to do this and life kept me from it, this is my one opportunity where the stars are aligning. Seizing the day.
Oh, and if the election makes stuff turn cray-cray, y'all are welcome to join me! :) Lots of love and peace to EVERYBODY!
~Jilly"
October 30, 2012
"Friends: I need prayers, good thoughts, positive vibes, etc.
I am going on an epic European journey. I will be wandering agenda-less through Europe, and for everyone who knows me (for the last 15 years anyway), you know that I am a planner, an organizer, a (default) leader, and usually have full command of my every moment, direction and goals. But for now, I am going off that grid.
My goals now are such:
*Take pictures
*Write songs
*See friends that are there
*See some crazy cool stuff
*Capture and seize inspiration
I need your help in praying, or meditating, or casting spells for CLARITY for me. I am at a huge, powerful, inspiring crossroads and have somehow managed to clear my schedule for a month (wha?). I am seeking clarity in all areas: matters of the heart, career direction, living situation, health, etc. Basically I am starting from scratch and pressing a reset button on my life, so I need clarity to make my next moves when I return to my Nashville life. Can you help me in this?
Sending lovin' to all....."
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