...I thought I'd pass along the link to my Flickr account for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Lesley
9.24.2009
Pail List #14
In a recent post I talked about my "bucket list". My friend KP decided that a more appropriate term for this list of goals would be "Pail List" and I'm preparing to embark on #14 of my own list - the solo vacation.
A solo trip is something I've wanted to do for a long time. I'm a firm believer that there are some things everyone should experience as an individual. Sometimes you need to experience the adventure and beauty of life on your own terms whether that be dining out, taking in a movie, going to the park or yes, taking a trip. So next week I'm off to Savannah, Georgia. Alone.
I'm definitely excited and a little bit nervous & anxious but looking forward to some nice weather, a little bit of history and ghost hunting, the opportunity to put my new camera to use and the personal satisfaction that comes from knowing I've accomplished something that will help me grow as a person.
Wish me luck and look for pictures and updates when I return! :)
A solo trip is something I've wanted to do for a long time. I'm a firm believer that there are some things everyone should experience as an individual. Sometimes you need to experience the adventure and beauty of life on your own terms whether that be dining out, taking in a movie, going to the park or yes, taking a trip. So next week I'm off to Savannah, Georgia. Alone.
I'm definitely excited and a little bit nervous & anxious but looking forward to some nice weather, a little bit of history and ghost hunting, the opportunity to put my new camera to use and the personal satisfaction that comes from knowing I've accomplished something that will help me grow as a person.
Wish me luck and look for pictures and updates when I return! :)
8.31.2009
Growing Up is Overrated
In my relatively short life, I've had to deal with a lot of things that someone in their early 30s should not including the loss of many family members including my mom. One of the last things I promised was that I would take care of my aunts - her older sisters - who were unmarried and without children.
Earlier this year one of my aunts passed on and up until recently my other seemed to be doing well. Now that is all changing and changing fast. Broken kneecap, sprained back and now it seems her mind is beginning to fail her. Yesterday I went for a vist and my other aunt & uncle stopped by and I learned that she had an incident this weekend while driving her car. Long story short - she has been told by the police that she is unable to drive until evaluated by the Secretary of State. For the next two weeks, I am the only one close enough to help if she needs something or has an emergency. While I wouldn't hesitate for one second to drop everything for her because she has always been there for me, I cannot help but feel the weight of this on my shoulders.
I probably sound horribly selfish but I long for the days when I was too young to be this responsible. Being a grown-up is overrated.
Earlier this year one of my aunts passed on and up until recently my other seemed to be doing well. Now that is all changing and changing fast. Broken kneecap, sprained back and now it seems her mind is beginning to fail her. Yesterday I went for a vist and my other aunt & uncle stopped by and I learned that she had an incident this weekend while driving her car. Long story short - she has been told by the police that she is unable to drive until evaluated by the Secretary of State. For the next two weeks, I am the only one close enough to help if she needs something or has an emergency. While I wouldn't hesitate for one second to drop everything for her because she has always been there for me, I cannot help but feel the weight of this on my shoulders.
I probably sound horribly selfish but I long for the days when I was too young to be this responsible. Being a grown-up is overrated.
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