Wednesday November 4th!

Tomorrow is November 5th. I have spent thirty-two of them oblivious to how significant this day would become to me in 2009. You see, it's not the birthday of anyone I know (I should really double check that before I upset someone), nor is it a holiday. Maybe it's someone's anniversary, but I have never celebrated it. But this year, it is a milestone for me.

For those of you that I have not had the chance to call personally, I want to introduce you to my next big adventure. I have begun calling it my "Epic Trip". It is the kind of adventure that any person would be lucky to experience. Tomorrow I leave DIA for Cabo, Mexico. This is the first stop on my travels through Central and South America for the next three months. And this blog is my way to share with you all my stories along the way.

"Why are you going on this trip?" someone asked me the other day. The best answer to sum it all up is "Because I can!" Because I can experience. Because I can learn. Because I can grow. Because I can help. All of which are things I am very passionate about. The other thing I am passionate about is you. Not only am I lucky because I get to take this trip of a lifetime, but I am lucky because I have you to share it with. I know every day that I am blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. I want to thank each and every one of you for your love and support in my life.

Now, let's take a trip together.......