Yes everyone, I’m talking about my upcoming trip to California again…LOL! I know, you’re probably getting sick of hearing about it, but I honestly can’t help myself! See, you have to understand a little something about my life to understand why I’m so excited about this trip!
The last real vacation I took was when my husband and I went on our honeymoon in May of 1992. Prior to that, the last vacation I took on my own was in 1985, and the last time I was on an airplane was in 1980. Yes, I know, I lead a very sad life, but I’ve always been a home body! And as a parent I’ve always felt that it was my “job” to be there for my children. And since we don’t have a wad of cash hidden between the mattresses, well, a “real” family vacation is something that has just never happened. On top of that, I’ve been so extremely stressed out lately that I sometimes wonder if I’m just completely losing it!
And honestly, for as long as I can remember, going to California and seeing the Golden Gate Bridge has been my dream! I think that’s what makes this whole trip seem so surreal to me. Have you ever had a goal for you life, something that you set WAY up there, knowing that the chances of it ever happening were slim to none? This was that goal for me. Honestly, I never thought this was something that would ever become reality! And now, here it is, just a few short days away from happening!
And the week ahead of me, OMG, it’s going to be INSANE! I’ve got to start going through things and making an attempt to find some clothes that not only are appropriate weather wise, but that also fit me. Being a housewife and mother for the past umpteen years, I have a VERY sad wardrobe! I am the last person that I buy for! The last time I bought summer clothes for myself was like maybe 3 years ago. And I wore the same pair of sandals for 5 summers…LOL! The only reason I won’t be wearing them this summer is because at the end of last summer one of the dogs got ahold of one and chewed it up. And I’ve searched and searched, both online and off, and have only found one pair of sandals that were similar to those, and they were online. So I’m hoping that I can order them tomorrow, pay for super expedited shipping and have them here before I leave…LOL!
I’m excited, but I’m nervous. I’m a completely unselfish person and I feel so very selfish for doing this…LOL! Plus I think I’m worried that I’ll find out that my family will function better without me here 