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 I've been thinking about the two types of exploration we discussed in class as well. I, too, consider myself a "far explorer" who's more likely to venture into many new territories than the "steep/deep explorer," who examines the familiar closely and from many angles. Having said that, the discoveries we make along the way should help us to view our histories/familiarities in new ways. So, I'm not sure that leaving certain things "unfinished" is a bad thing. Sometimes we don't have the tools or desires for conclusions, and it's better to leave things as "works in progress." Especially relationships. That's not to say up-and-leave town without saying goodbye, but rather that our relationships evolve with us. As we change, they necessarily change. Sometimes that means we drift apart from our loved ones as our perspectives and priorities diverge from theirs. Yet sometimes it means that we gain new insights to share in our relationships, and we get to change our perspectives and priorities in convergence with our loved ones. Besides which, leaving doesn't necessarily mean leaving forever. So yes, I think it is okay to leave the familiar with some loose ends still in play. Depending of course on what those loose ends are (unpaid bills should probably be settled before skipping town!).