Not-So-Single Gal on Safari

Submitted by Lisa Steadman on June 11, 2008 - 7:24 pm

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The very first breakup story I ever wrote was about the importance of traveling as a way to heal your heart. After my big breakup I went to Greece, hoping to get over Mr. Ex in a very Shirley Valentine way. What ended up happening is a different story. Mr. XY and I reconciled upon my return.

After our final breakup, I traveled to Montana for the summer, rediscovered who I really was, and changed my life forever. I even briefly wrote a blog entitled Single Gal On Safari chronicling my Montana adventures as a savvy single gal. Needless to say, I’m a big believer in the healing power of travel.

Now that there are no more breakups in my future, travel has other meanings. It fulfills my thirst for adventure, expands my mind and my comfort level, and is something that I happily share with my fellow adventure junkie Mr. XY. Which sort of explains why as I write this I’m staring out at a breathtaking view of the harbor in Wellington, New Zealand. Mr. XY is here on business and I’m here to finish my next book, The Breakup Workbook.

Surprisingly, being away from friends and family is tough. Trying to stick to my brand new food rotation diet to weed out food sensitivities is even tougher. Fortunately, we have a little kitchen in our hotel room which will make things easier. Needless to say, on Day #3 of my adventure, this not-so-single gal on safari feels out of her element. Thank God there’s no language barrier. I’d really be in trouble then!

I did discover a little piece of home earlier today when I found my book It’s A Breakup, Not A Breakdown at Borders. I had no idea my book was in other countries! Admittedly, I got a little choked up carrying my book to the register as I offered to autograph it. Tears were short lived, as the clerk told me not to sign the book until she’d looked it up to see if copies were selling well. I had to laugh — not even in cold hearted Los Angeles do they say that to your face. But I get it. If I sign the book and it doesn’t sell, they can’t return it. Fortunately for me, four copies of my book have sold in the last two weeks. Which is pretty good, considering the book’s been out for a year now. Maybe my royalty check won’t be so laughable next time. Here’s hoping…

Stay tuned for my ongoing adventures. For now, it’s back to the book writing. G’day, Mates!