This weekend I'm in western Pennsylvania for a little winter vacation. Some might think I'm crazy, given that I'd leave the 70-degree weather of Phoenix for a cold dose of frigid temps, but honestly, the warm gets old after awhile and I was ready for a break. The Pittsburgh area might not be everyone's idea of a go-to vacation spot, but I have family in the area, have actually been here once before, and love all the trees and open spaces.
This is the view outside my cousin's front door--isn't it great? Yesterday morning I went out for a short walk--enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the cool (well, more like really REALLY COLD!) morning air.
I recently decided that I need to start traveling more and to do so, I'm starting a trip-a-month club. So far I'm the only member, and this is my first trip (I got a slow start and January was a bust), but I have several adventures in the works and feel confident that I'm already on the right track.
As for this weekend, I'm having a great time. Its been wonderful to be with people that I love (but don't get to see that often), to share stories and life and plans for the future. And though it's just a quick weekend trip, the change of scenery (in more ways than one) has been refreshing for my soul.
(Update--just looked outside and it's snowing--woohoo!!!! Though I'm probably more excited about this than anyone else in the region!)
1 comment:
I would like to join your club! As I'm sure you know, I have the same condition. (I call it can't-stay-in-one-place-itis.) Joel and I love to load up the car and head to various destinations. Most of our journeys are limited to locales within driving distance (alas 4 plane tickets are way more $$ than 1) but we've enjoyed some wonderful trips within that 450 mile radius.
Glad you had fun!
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