Anyone who knows me knows that I love to plan. I think planning is at least half the fun of anything – especially when it comes to traveling. And this may be my biggest trip yet. Two months (I think) on the road. I so want to get started – but I’m trying to hold myself back and savour my London time. Live in the moment, not in the future. So I’m compromising with myself – I can’t buy any US travel books (unless I see them in a charity shop and they’re really cheap) or map out any routes until I step on US soil – but I can make lists. Like who I’m going to visit along the way. And famous sites I’ve always wanted to visit. And National Parks I can’t miss. And songs I must have on my ipod to keep me company (and awake) along the way. I’m even balancing these with London lists like all the things I still need to see, do and buy before I leave. And of course there are the packing lists: what goes in the six week shipment, what goes in the two week shipment, what goes to France with Nick, what goes home in my suitcases. And the other moving lists like who to change my address with and what magazines and memberships to cancel and … my head is spinning. And I think I need a new notebook.
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What a fabulous journey ahead of you…I wish I could just pick up and do what you’re doing, it sounds amazing!
You’re going to have the trip of a lifetime doing one of the most important things you could ever do….Find you. I can’t wait to read all about where you’ve been!
Wishing you lots of fun in the planning stages and the beginning of something very beautiful….the open road, good tunes and FUN!
Heather 🙂
Thanks Heather. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do this. That’s why I know I can’t let the opportunity pass me by. I hope to be productive along the way, applying to jobs, writing and taking photographs, and ultimately I hope it helps me figure me out!
The mountains of NC ARE INDEED very beautiful. You aimin’ to hit all 48???
Nah, I don’t want to do any real gimmicks or put hard and fast rules on myself – I more want to go where I want to go and see who I want to see. I want it to be as free and easy as I will actually let it be! Actually, my one hard and fast rule is I must be home for Thanksgiving with my family and friends! That was probably the most difficult day to be in London each year.
Hi amy,
I truly hope you can stop in NC when you are on the road. I would love to see you. I live out side of Wilmington,NC. We also have a place in Boone, NC that you can use if it is not rented. We usually rent it but I am not sure we will this year. The mountain area in north Carolina is beautiful. Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to take pictures.
I would love to be doing what you are doing. I was not very adventurous when I was younger but now love to travel. I get the feeling we are kindred spirits. I am taking a photgraphy course online and love to take pictures when i am traveling. Well, have fun planning your trip. Annemarie
North Carolina is definitely on the agenda -isn’t that where all the Nicholas Sparks books are based? 🙂 I will be posting lots of pictures along the way, probably just not many before I get on the road as so much of it is more about what’s going on in my mind – and no one wants a picture of that! I’m really looking forward to seeing you again Annemarie, just wish mom could join us!