Why I do what I do....

I do some crazy shit...that's for sure...sleeping out on the street in New York City, traveling halfway across the country for the weekend a movie is released on DVD, sitting in the sun for 10 hours at the State Fair...(yes, you'll hear all of these stories later - and many, many more).

What the hell am I thinking?

You know what I'm thinking?  I'm thinking that I might never have the chance to do these things again.  I'm thinking that I love my friends and I want to spend as much time with them as I can.  I'm thinking that I'm 28, and soon will likely have other responsibilities that keep me more tethered to home.  I'm thinking I CAN do these things, and what more do I need to know?

I'm at the point in my life where I have a job - and maybe a tiny bit of expendable income for the time being - and can actually do some of the things I want to do.  So, I'm going to go out and do them, because I never want to regret not having accomplished something I want to.

I also have a supportive husband who let's my crazy go and just tends to go with the flow - which is more than I could have ever dreamed.

Also, I'm doing things for ME.  I'm not trying to be a "good daughter" or someone's friend or someone's girlfriend or whatever roles I've played (and continue to play - just on different terms) in my life.  I'm doing things to make myself happy and that has made all the difference.  Because when I'm happy with my life, I can be a better friend, daughter, wife, etc.

I do all the crazy things that I do because I can do them and for that I will be forever grateful - that I live in a place where I'm allowed to do what I want - to be an independent woman.  And to live in a time where it's ok for women to want to do things for themselves.

I hope you enjoy the journey with me.

My big adventure...travels galore...

Friends.  Fun.  Travel.  Adventure.

Do it while you're young, right?  Well, so they say.  So I am.

I'm off on adventures and you're coming with me - some are in the past - like years ago and I'll share my reminiscing with you...some are more of the present, and I'll share my fun...some are in the future, and I'll share the planning.  At any rate - I hope you're in for a hell of a ride - we'll try to keep as much smooth sailing as possible!