Going Away.....

A big part of my pre-adventure planning included spending time with all of my friends and family before departure. In my opinion, one of the hardest parts of leaving home for an extended period of time is missing out on all the fun times and get-togethers with my friends and family. Thanks so much to all of our friends who had going away parties for us! I really enjoyed them all. It is awesome to have such a wonderful support group of friends back home. With such loving family members as the root and supportive friends as the stem, I feel like a flower that could endlessly grow and explore without limitations.