Time is flying! A few lofty to-do list items made for a busy busy June and July. I’m thrilled and satisfied to check these off the list before hitting the road!

– Ann Arbor Marathon complete

– GREs FINALLY done & scores are good

– Started Crossfit — still in my third week of on-ramp classes but I’ll be able to finish by the end of the month

— Two weeks notice at work

This week I wind down most of my commitments in New Haven: CitySeed, New Haven Farms, Breathing Room. So many memorable days, nights, and weekends spent with wonderful people at each of these places. Sad to have to leave them behind.

It’s hard to fathom that in two weeks I’ll basically be homeless and unemployed by choice. I’ve been soaking in these last days in my lovely apartment — the quiet mornings with fresh juice and the New York Times (I can’t fit a juicer in my travel gear, can I?) and lazy nights in bed with Netflix. I’ll miss these things for sure, but it’s time to trade in some comforts for adventure.

A glimpse into the first leg of the trip!