Here’s to planning?

I think the Camino sparked a lot of things for me. It made me realize just how capable I was of doing things on my own and being alone in general. I used to be the girl who sat in the car while verifying the person I was meeting had already arrived. Occasionally that girl still resurfaces, but it’s few and far between these days.  In the past year I have been lucky enough to find a few more people that I feel comfortable being unapologetically myself around. In the past few months I’ve learned a lot about myself too. I’ve found just how much my life was missing adventure and how much I’d rather be outdoors than in these days. Maybe the Camino changed me in other ways? Maybe it brought out the inner outdoorsy girl that had long been lost? I have more than just self reflection to thank for that, and I’ll forever be grateful for the one who unknowingly opened my eyes. 

I started planning for Europe last August. And if you know me well enough by now you know that once I set my mind to something I don’t really let up. In my head I had extraordinary plans to do and see it all. Did I budget and plan all the expenses.. nope. Maybe that the problem with having big dreams. It’ll all work out in the end even if we have to eat ramen for a while when I get back.😉 At this point we have all the countries picked, hotels and trains and planes booked, Leah and I are going to touch base and see about potentially adding some final touches Thursday but at this point I’ll be happily content exploring anywhere and everywhere. 

In only a week we’re off for what I’m sure will be an adventure of a lifetime. As I did with the Camino I plan on taking a picture of Angie with me. After all none of this would’ve happened without her and I’m sure she’s looking down on me happy that I’m finally getting to see Paris  like we planned, though I wish it was with her by my side. She would’ve been a hoot to vacation with. Maybe I’ll do a better job at blogging or maybe it will be like the Camino and I’ll make it 4 days, have a few journal entries on my phone and never actually get back to it. I should’ve written more down because I wish I could remember each day as vividly now as I did then. Either way it’s time to enjoy the ride. Let’s do this!


-Kelsey 

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