25 in 25

When Schmem came to visit back in January/February, we were talking a lot about travel. I started counting (in my head) how many states I have been to. So I decided to do what any normal adult would do to get an accurate count: COLOR A MAP.

Some provisions for the count: I had to have stayed overnight in the state for the visit to count. Connections in airports definitely do not count and after some deliberation, simply driving through a state (hollaatchya, Wisconsin, West Virginia, & Georgia) does not count.

The Grand Total: 19. 

Isn't my map pretty!?

The question is: can I travel to six more states in ten months? FUN FACT: Two of those trips are already planned/paid for. It seems the question really is, can I get to four more states in ten months!?

So friends, near and far, do you want someone to come visit you in the next ten months? Hit me up. Do you want to go on an adventure? Really hit me up. (Guys, seriously, Santa Fe is like a 5 hour drive south. Road trip??)

Bam, 25 in 25, consider yourself added to the bucket list. 

PS: MOM DID I GO TO ANY STATES AS A CHILD THAT I DON'T REMEMBER!?

#2 - Swim with Dolphins

I have wanted to do this my ENTIRE LIFE, so I was SO EXCITED when my mom said we could do this when we were in Mexico.

I was THIS EXCITED all day long.

Minus getting ridiculously burnt (we were not allowed to wear sunscreen. dumb), I could have stayed out there all day and watched the dolphins swim around. It was amazing to see the relationship these animals have built with their trainers. The trainers knew the personality of each dolphin. 

The best part was when my mom got in trouble for petting the baby dolphin. 

Just kidding. 

The actual best part was when we got to hold onto the flippers of the dolphins and they swam around on their backs with us hanging on. 

Best day ever. Seriously.