oh boy!

So as part of my Living Audaciously project, I wanted (ok, needed) to take a vacation that was mine alone. I love traveling, and the past few years I've been taking vacations with my parents. I love my parents. And I love traveling with my parents. No really, I do! (Remind me to write about Lord of the Rings marathons). We have a great trips up north to God's Country (Up Nort' dere, ya know) and the best time playing board games, cribbage and just general hanging out.  But there is always something about traveling with your parents that makes you feel like you've gone back in time about 15 years.

I've realized that I need to have my own adventure. I have tired several times in the past to go somewhere, anywhere, but something come up and plans have to be canceled. I almost made it to Twins Spring Training in Florida this year, but waited too long to book the trip. Next year, as God as my witness I will go, pending any unforeseen emergency (just have to add that disclaimer).

Which brings me to the point of this post.

I did it. I finally did it.

I pressed the "Purchase Ticket Now" button, not just once, but twice and I am now committed.

I felt panicky thinking about the money I just spent, but there was also a sudden rush of euphoria and giddiness. I am traveling to Montana. Sure not the hot vacation destination many would want, but its what I want and what I need. Fresh air and some breathing space.

Not only will my time there be an adventure, but my mode of trasportation will be too. I am taking the Amtrak, another LA project, to Whitefish, MT and visit friends before I find myself in Big Sky visiting my aunt whom I haven't seen in awhile. Seems like I can't get away from family. (ha!) Then I'm flying home. It will be a 10 day trip that will be amazing even if it's cloudy, rains, snows and there is a chance to rabid squirrel attack.

Now the hardest decision I have is, What on earth am I going to wear?!

- Audacious