Day 1

Well, it has started. Kina and I got into Chicago this morning and the adventure has begun. Tomorrow we will go to a kickoff event and then start our traveling. Like most things, it is not going as smoothly as we would have liked but we are taking this as well as we can. We found out that our schedule will be completely self produced, we ended up only booking one hotel room, we struggled to find a spot to park the GTV, we don't get to go to some of the markets that we were looking forward to, and my day was clouded by thoughts of an old friend that passed away today.
The idea of death has never been present for me, but today while trying to prepare for this new position it is all I can think about. My thoughts are in Saint Louis with my St. Joan of Arc community and with the West family.

On a lighter note, we are both getting used driving the GTV again and getting back into the swing of things. (a couple of clipped curbs already on my part!) We will be updating this as often as possible with stories of our adventures and mishaps, which will more than likely be plentiful, and hopefully keep everyone updated and entertained!

Oh yeah, we have decided that we are living stress free for this trip and are looking for some sort of catch phrase that we can utter with every issue that will make us laugh or bring us back to our carefree state. We are opening this up to suggestions! haha

We love everyone and cant wait to see our friends and family again but are so looking forward to what lies ahead.

peace and spaceships,
Allison