Day 1 of Journey

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1050pm, sitting in hotel room digesting the awesome indian dinner we had tonight after a long day of shopping. My sister Olivia and her Mom Sherry and I left Grand Forks about 9am this morning, grabbed some sugar free muffins from the Bakery by Flexus, and hit the road. Played some slots at Chewelah, broke even, got my eye brows waxed for just $8 (yessssssss! not $15!), did some shopping, ate dinner, and here we are. I'm getting the airport shuttle tomorrow morning at 830am to start the flight portion of the journey.

It was very sad leaving Jasmine this morning, as I knew it would be. I will miss her so much - we are one and the same. I have asked all the horses and my angels to watch over her too till I return.

I couldn't have asked for today to be any better - great to spend time with friends before the 30hr trek to Oz. I'll have to pick up some red slippers on the way. :)

I must say that Grand Forks is full of special people. All my girlfriends, guyfriends, family, ladies at Curves, neighbors, the Paquets, and everyone else in between. I hope that when I feel sad or lonely I can be clear enough to think of all of you and find the strength to smile and carry on. Thank you for all your lessons, inspiration, fun times, stories, support, luck, and blessings. It wouldn't be the same without you all in my life.

Glad I finally had a chance to sit down and write this - I've been feeling pretty emotionally drained trying not to forget anything! I will write soon of the excitement and details of my upcoming adventures!!! xoxoxo

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  1. KIMY KMarch 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    LADYBeLLLaa your doin IIt!!
    :-D
    LOL I waxed my upper lip today so out of the ordinary for me haha prolly feelin your wax vibe!! AHH I Love you girly! :)
    xoxo
    ur so special and have been a blessing and a good friend to me!!
    Glad you had a wonderfull day!!!
    I hold your heart in mine as you fly over the ocean today and down under to oz.
    I'm sure jazzy will miss you but is happy for you to meet your dreams and the angels heard you to watch over her!
    :)
    Looking forward to hear your good times and send you virtual hugs when you need some love!!
    XOXOX ride the wave
    ~ Kimmie

    The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page. -Saint Augustine

    (Virtual hug;) !)

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