ENTRY #6 - T-Minus 3 days

The time is almost here, just under three full days and I'll be in Lima, Peru. I am filled with a million different feelings, some good, some scary. I am looking forward to getting on the plane Saturday night and letting the adventure begin. I am well on the way to being fully packed and have no idea how I ended up needing so much stuff. Holy cow.

This trip could not come at a better time. I am desperately in need of an escape from everything, from the stress of life, stress of people, stress of work. I need a reset button. I wake up every morning sad and not knowing who I am. I feel so alive when Spencer is around and so dead to the world the rest of the time. I love knowing that I will come back home with a million stories to share with Spencer now, and for the rest of our lives.

I plan to keep this blog updated as much as possible, and send emails to let people know that I am okay. But, for the most part, this trip is a chance for me to explore the world and me. If you don't hear from me, please don't worry and don't be hurt. I need this time to understand things a little better. Wish me luck, and let the adventure begin. I am scared poopless :)

One last thought regarding my grandma and grandpa. I know if you were both here now, you'd be saying "you're doing what??????". Yes grandma, I will do my best to stay out of trouble and stay away from bad people and yes, grandpa, I will protect my money like it's my first born. I think it may be harder than "just catching a cab" as grandma might suggest, or wiring me money like grandpa would offer if an emergency arose. I'm sure they might ask why I'm doing something so crazy, and unfortunately I can't tell them it's because they gave me the opportunity. So, thank you and don't worry too much (even though they would).