Yes! I am a mere days away from my road trip move to California from Arizona/New Mexico. I am excited but sad. Excited to be back to the place I was brought up in, my children and friends I grew up with. Sad, because I am leaving behind a lot of really great people and friends that I have made in the last nearly two years of living in New Mexico.
Am I ready? Emotionally....yes. But at the same time, there is so much unprepared. However, time isn't on my side and like it or not, I must go.
I am happy that I will have my little brother with me. He's been staying with family out here and I'll be taking him back home. So at least I'll have some company...lets hope I don't end up leaving him on the side of the road somewhere ey?
Its a BIG, LONG trip! Just thinking about all the drive time and "sit" time it makes my back ache and cringe! 832 miles to be exact!
That's 12 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Not including stopping for bathrooms, food and of course fuel. I am not looking forward to that part of the trip either! According to Mapquest's calculations, giving my car a safe estimate of 32 miles per gallon. It estimated me to spend around $83 in fuel...considering gas prices are around $3/gallon I am not surprised!
I don't even have my pay check yet and it's already spent! All complaining aside though...I will be so thrilled to be back in Modesto!
I am hoping and praying that I land a good job opportunity soon! I got a call today to come in for an interview, I had to tell them that unfortunately I won't be available until next week. I hate hearing that change in tone in their voice...I hope that they come to find out what my friends are telling me; that I am worth waiting for.
My trip starts at 0500 hours on Saturday, January 29th! Any prayers for safe travels and a smooth trip are much welcomed! I'll do my best to keep all my FB buddies updated with the status of my trip via my BlackBerry (aka my new best friend).
Until next time...
Yes, do keep us updated and let us know that you are safe! And that you haven't deserted your brother somewhere in those 832 miles! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Will do.
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