Iceland

So, while perusing through Facebook a few months I came across a delightful little post from Travelzoo, one of my favorite travel deal finders. It was a ridiculously low price for a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland.
I sent it to my aunt, having just retired she is always looking for new adventures. Her response? "Let's go!"

So with a few months of planning we finally made it to LAX. We sat and waited for our flight. The tour was going to be 8 days in Iceland. Hotel, flights, breakfast and northern lights tour all included. My Aunt decided that we needed a few more tours though so we were signed up for the Golden Circle, Game of Thrones, Blue Lagoon and she added the Glacier Lagoon when we got to the hotel. I can't take any credit for picking the tours, my aunt did all that, but I can write about them! She picked all great tours, we saw beautiful things and places and took way too many pictures.

Reykjavik was a great city. We had a blast. And I will tell you more! But you will have to wait for my other blog posts.

However, if you want to book your Iceland adventure in the meantime, check Travelzoo's Iceland deals out:

https://www.travelzoo.com/deals/vacations-iceland/?ctfId=3&locationId=1115&pageType=ResultsList&ga_s=Vacations%3B%20Iceland&search_type=destination

I Got Tired of It

I got home a few days ago from spending 4 months working in Skagway, Alaska. Driving down familiar streets makes me think of why I left 7 months ago . I got tired of it. Not the place, California is my home. The weather, the scenery and culture of California is something I love. My family is here and it is so important to be close to them, over the time I was gone I often had hour long phone calls with them but it was so nice to see them again. I got tired of who I was and the life I was living. I was working a job I hated and in a relationship that was not beneficial to either of us. I went to work, went home slept, and occasionally shared a meal. I could just bearly pay my bills, but hey, it was a consistent pay check.  I was in a position where I could survive but not thrive. I was living at home with family with no hope of every moving out. Now I know that a lot of people would be thankful to be in the position I was in and the privileges and blessing that I enjoyed have not gone unrecognized. But I was ready for more, for a change.

Que my little sister calling and saying that she could "use some help" in Texas. Her request was kind of true, but mostly a lie. She just wanted me to get out of the hamster wheel I was living in. I put in my two weeks and made a plan to roadtrip to Texas. I spent about 6 weeks with my sis, I got a part-time job, used my days off to explore Dallas and take little roadtrips. I spent more time with my sister than I had in a long time and we had fun. When it was time to go home I detoured to New Orleans. Three days in the Cresent City was great then the Long trip home. Over the two days driving home I had more energy drinks than I have ever had but it was great to get home.
After two weeks home to pack and celebrate my dad's birthday, I was off to Skagway. Flight,  taxi, ferry, Skagway. I was home, watching the little city that I have missed to much get closer, I felt an amazing mixture of peace and happiness. The summer was amazing. I met new friends, met up with old friends and explored as much as I could. The job I came to town for was fun, engaging, stressful and I loved it. Campfires, camping, northern lights and some great friends are what defined my summer.
Now that I'm home I'm not ready to settle yet. I have no job, very little savings, plenty of bills but I am happy. I don't know where or when my next job will be but it will be an adventure and adventure is what I seek. This summer was mine, for my soul to recover and grow but I'll make sure I keep you in the loop for my next adventure.