That Little Extra Push

These last couple weeks have been a whirlwind but I’m finally writing the post for you. So with two weeks until the departure date I was asked to go to Florida with my boyfriend for a wedding. I’m not sure if you know how expensive plane tickets are less than 2 weeks before leaving but they definitely aren’t cheap. I thought I wanted to go but came up with about half a dozen other excuses about why I couldn’t go (my puppy, work, money, packing…). Then I looked down and saw you, there on my wristband, and instantly said yes. Whatever the cost, whatever the inconvenience I’d go and do it for the story. I remember us talking about New Zealand before you went and I mentioned that of course you picked one of the most expensive countries to travel too, but you told me cost wasn’t a consideration it was where you wanted to go, and you’d make it work. You taught me that there was no price too high for an experience or adventure. Florida was an adventure and I’d make it work.

It was such an amazing week! We started off in Sarasota with just his parents and sister and got a couple good days on the beach (I didn’t get sunburned!). We then made our way down to Captiva where we checked into the Resort and started the wedding festivities. I went for a long run on the beach one morning and couldn’t stop thinking about you, thanks for keeping me company. Later that day turned into another good beach day before a storm hit and we played beach volleyball for a good 2 hours, I kept thinking about you and that one summer you were OBSESSED with beach volleyball. The next day was the wedding and because of the storm it got rained out and had to be inside but in the end it didn’t matter, it was a beautiful wedding full of happy people. Besides, none of the good stories are about everything that goes perfect, it is the last minute changes and uncontrollable surprises that make the best stories. I got to spend some much needed time with Travis and meet his family, they are a riot. I instantly felt comfortable and like I was exactly where I should be. Thanks for giving me that extra little push to buy that ticket.

                               Love always, 

                                  Amanda