2 Weeks!

I thought it would be fun to write a few posts before we embark on our big European adventure. In two hours it will be the two week mark! This trip has always been something that seemed so far in the future, and now it is only two weeks away. Man how time flys when you are working over 50 hours a week! As Justin says, "If you know your Why, you can deal with the How," which is what I've been telling myself since December. I'm going to get almost 4 months off from work, so I'm working my butt off right now. Every few hours I work is the train fare to a new city or a splurge on a hostel with only 2 beds instead of 10 and private bathroom!

Our initial arrangements are falling into place. We have booked a hostel in London, so we have a place to crash after our long journey, a plane into Dublin on March 14th so we can kick off St. Patrick's Day Irish style and a hostel to crawl back to after pub hopping with the million other people who will be there to celebrate with us. After that, who knows what's next...that's the most exciting part. I must say that the anticipation is killing me! Although I know the next two weeks will fly by, it seems like it just won't come soon enough. I can't wait to see what happens in the next few months. Not only will it be a once in a lifetime experience that will create life-long memories and stories that Justin and I will share and reminisce about till we're old, it will also be an opportunity for personal growth and discovery for both of us.

I hope our family and friends enjoy reading about our experiences and following along with our travels. Although we will be busy and distracted, we will miss you all very much and will do our best to keep in touch.

~Michelle