Kelly,
What a treat to find your blog. Patrice and I have always loved what a beautiful family you belong to and one only needs to read some of the messages here to confirm that.
We sure miss you guys, wish we could have one of those big reunions again.
Sounds like you're on the adventure of a lifetime. It's just great that you have the opportunity and motivation, you'll never forget it.
What would you say the feeling is toward America as you travel the world?
Stay safe and I can tell I don't need to say "have fun". We'll keep up with your adventure and look forward to seeing you when you get home.
Love,
Michael and Patrice
Scott Wilkins
Hey Kelli-
What awesome pictures and you being able to bring it all to life with your blog entries! We can only day dream at this point that we were in your shoes, if only for a moment. It really brings me there. So happy that you're living the reality, and we're checking on you often! Stay safe and in check. Your pals back at the office miss you!! Scott Wilkins....
Roy & Jean
WE HAD A PARTY LAST NIGHT, ALL THE USUAL.IT WAS A LEAVING PARTY FOR ROSE, SHE SOLD HER PLACE AND IS MOVING TO IRVINE. YOUR GRANDMA WAS HERE AND SHE IS LONELY. SEND HER A CARD. SO THEY PLAY ANY GOLF IN TIALAND CAMBODIA OR NAM?
Peggy
Hi Kelly,
It was nice to hear your voice on Christmas Day. Grandma was giddy with excitement, but spending the day trying to explain video phone to her was a bit, well, interesting. The family was very excited to hear from you as well. Oh yeah, Grandmas read your blog as well, so if you think the conversation about video phone was interesting, you should have seen the look on her face and the conversation that follwed after she read that!!!! But, she only "likes" to remember the parts that are her "Kelly Boy" so all is good. What an experience you are having Kelly I'm so happy for you, just stay safe. Looking forward to your next blog of "Where in the World is Kelly McGowan"? Love you, Peggy, Bret and Molly (Oh yeah, Brendan and Blair say hi as well)
Jan Walker
Happy New Year Kelly! Jeremy and I have a quiet evening planned--maybe we'll make it to midnight.... Haven't seen much of the neighbors since Christmas--probably all recuperating from the craziness and commercialism of the season! Just spent the afternoon reading your blog--a wonderful reminder of how easily we get caught up in so much stuff that's not important--especially here in O.C. Happy Travels!
Megan
Thomas Paine was a deist. Be glad you got to miss the masses flocking to the malls this year to buy more and more s***. Makes me want to blow my f***ing brains out. Your car battery is holding the charge just fine so as long as mom takes it out every now and again it should be fine until you get back... presuming you come back as planned ;). Enjoy the rest of Asia!
Kate
hey remember me? its quiet around work today so i have been checking out your blog and photos. amazing. you are my hero. you are missed around here. just not the same without your laugh!
MO
your alive!
merry christmas!
MO
jesse and i went up the grand canyon last friday. i was all excited because i thought it would snow. it didn't snow (but it was still f***ing cold), it only rained, but it was awesome anyway. and i didn't get to see the canyon after all because it was filled up with fog like a balloon that fills with air. but it made me miss yosemite like a son of a b****. all i talked about the whole time was "last year, in yosemite...!" nothing like camping in a place like that in the snow. that's one of the best memories of my life. can't wait till we can do it all over again. i'll send you pics. by the way. yosemite kicks the grand canyon's ass. i still want to hike it anyway. sounds like things are going well. miss you. :)
Mike
Hey Kelly,
I caught up on your pics and blogs today. They are pretty funny and yet have some serious lessons that we can all take to heart in them. Unfortunately, I still get told what to do, where to do it, and when to get it done by the Navy. Luckily they leave the how up to me some of the time. Your trip sounds awesome so far. Let me know where you're off to next. Are you still heading to Australia? I hope you are well. I miss you man. Later, Mike.
Caitlin
Kelly-
Just caught up on your blog posts. That bit about the fanny pack had me laughing out loud in my room. I read it to my room mate and called Krista to read it to her, too. Awesome. :)
I am re-reading A Walk Across America, and Peter Jenkins reminds me alot of you. Not just because he traveled just like you are, but his character and perspective mirror you in alot of ways. It is hard to read it sometimes because I get so caught up thinking about you and where in the world you are. I hope you are learning new things about people and the world you didn't know before, and most importantly, I hope your journey is awakening your True Self and connecting you to that being.
Christmas will be lonely without you :( We didn't make cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving because you are the only one who likes it ;) Haha.
I am trying to figure out Skype. I guess I need to buy a microphone, but my room mate will be helping me this week because she uses it alot.
Please continue to have fun but be safe dammit! I look forward to your next insightful blog post and continue to keep you in my thoughts and in my heart.
I love you and miss you!
*Caitlin
MO
That's what friends are for. We remind each other of the good when we are too far inside the tunnel to see the light at the other end. A lesson I still learn over and over again! :)