Let the Journey begin...

So, it is now officially 12:06 on Feb 21st and it is go time!  I thought that this day would feel so different but in a lot of ways I feel like this day just snuck up on me and is now here to greet me with its presence.  I kind of feel numb in a way, which probably doesn't make a lot of sense to most of you considering that most people would be off the walls (okay normal Chantelle before a trip would be this way) ridiculously excited for a trip of a lifetime but instead I feel like this is just what I need to do right now!  I feel like I have never been so confident in a decision I have made.  I am not sure what situations I will encounter or what people I will meet, but I know that there is something huge waiting for me on this journey. I just feel like the fact that I am going to a place where I literally have no plans... like none ( Of course I plan on seeing certain places that people have told me about but nothing concrete) says a lot about the state of where I am at!  I feel that there is something exciting in not having plans and just being willing and able to see what I want to see, when I want to see it.

I thought I was a pretty lucky girl, but now I know I am a lucky girl. I know I have a couple of angels up in heaven who are looking out for me.   I have amazing parents who have basically made this journey possible for me!  I have an amazing family who I was lucky enough to share a great send-off dinner with with.  I forgot how hilarious we all are - I seriously think we are so much like the family on the T.V. show Brothers and Sisters (okay well my mom said that, but I agree). The whole gang was there: Mom, Dad, Papa, Ashley, Andrew, Sean, Jess, and kristy ....Even Kaitlyn was there via skype!  My Cousins Greg and Katie came over this morning with their new baby girl, Leighton, and I got to hold her for like an hour which I have to say was a-m-a-z-i-n-g - she is absolutely beautiful and perfect and I can't wait to hold her again when I am back!!!  My cousin Andrea dropped by just to give me a hug and wish me well on my trip.  I have amazing friends who have shown me so much love and kindness.  I can't imagine my life without all of the wonderful people in it and you all make a difference in  my life and I hope you all know that! Now Let the journey BEGIN


Love you all,
xoxo C.