Here, There, and Everywhere!

Since this is my first post on this blog, I figured I should share a little bit about me! I currently live in Kentucky.  I am married with two littles.  I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Louisville.  I love to write.  I am passionate about working out and eating healthy.  I also love sports. All.  The.  Sports.  Annnnnnd I have a little bit of gypsy in me.  I haven't always been this way.  In fact, I used to be scared of change.  I used to be scared of new places and new adventures.  Then I got older and my fears dissipated and my heart filled with anticipation of seeing the world.

I say that I was scared of change.  I was.  I was scared to travel. But I always wanted to go to New York City.  So there's that.  I used to dream of what life must be like there.  I wanted to be there, to be a part of the city that never sleeps.  I knew I would love it there.  I also knew it was expensive and it would be something I had to save for. I finally got my first opportunity to go there as a chaperone with my friend's high school chorus group.  Guess what?  I loved New York City just as bit as much (possibly more) as I thought (KNEW) I would.  I've been back at least once a year since that first trip in May of 2013.  Never been?  GO!  Like start planning right now!!!!!!!

Another thing?  I don't like flying.  That is something that hasn't changed.  I don't like flying....not one single bit.  But I make myself get on that plane because I know it will be worth it.  It always is. Anyone else out there scared of flying?  Might I suggest conquering that fear so that you can see the things the world has to offer?

Where have I been and where do I want to go? I have been to MOST of the states here in the good ol' USA. Get me to the East Coast and I can knock the last few states out (Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, I'm coming for you).  I also need to go to Alaska and Hawaii. I've been to Costa Rica (swoon).  It's beautiful there. I've been to Europe (Ireland, England, Germany, Austria, France).  I've been to Australia.  I. Must. Go. Back.  It is THAT amazing.  I promise.  And because I made that 16.5 hour direct flight from LA, I'm now convinced that I can go ANYWHERE!  I have a few trips lined up in the upcoming months, but until those happen, I will be blogging about my past adventures.  I promise I will make it worth your time.

Where do I want to go?  All.  The.  Places.  Legit.  Well, some places are still scary to me (Africa, Israel, Egypt).  I was born in the Philippines but moved when I was a baby.  I want to go back.  I want to go to Dubai (definitely need lots of money for that trip).  I want to see the rest of Europe.  Islands? Oh heck yeah.  Fiji, Tahiti, Maldives, Canary Islands.  I have a list as long as my arm of places I want to go.  So I will stop the list there.  But it's so fun to have a bucket list of all the places you want to go.  Don't have one? MAKE ONE!

I want to share all of my adventures with you.  I want to share the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Need a hotel suggestion?  I can share my experiences.  Restaurant in Salzburg?  I've got you covered! Have questions?  You can ask in the comment section or you can email me.  I'm so excited about this blog.  I'm excited about life, in general.  What a beautiful life it is!  I'm excited to LIVE....to see the beauty that is this WHOLE wide world!  I can assure you that some things I've seen didn't even seem real.  It was THAT amazing.  Travel is in my soul.  I am always longing for more.  If you can't take your own trip just yet, you can come along on mine! ;)

Pictures from my very first trip to NYC are found below!