The Eve of Awesome!

So, I haven't had a real vacation in quite some time.  I usually acrue my vacation time for World Changers and spend my vacation with my amazing teenagers in a different state doing hard labor.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE World Changers and am lookiong forward to going back this year, but I am also very excited to be going on a lazy vacation.
For those who know me, I am a planner.  I have extensive iteneraries that plan trips to the minute with little wiggle room.  I print menus for resteraunts beforehand so everyone knows what they want when we get there so there is no wasted time.  I have a binder with reservations and color coded plans.  However, this year is my fearless year, so not only am I taking my first trip solo, but I am flying with minimal planning.  At least for now.  As the night progresses that may change, but I am hoping to be fearless and adventerous!
I am at the age where my friends are moving on and taking different paths for their lives.  I couldnt be more happy for them, but it means seeing them is rare, so on this trip I am reuniting with some great friends I have made since college. 
First up, Nashville! Heart of the music world, home of anyone who's anyone including my buddy Laura.  She is a major role model.  Deciding God was calling her to be a musician she moved to Nashville to make it on her own.  She is getting there is with a pretty popular band!  I couldnt be more proud, but her touring means I havent seen her in eternity! So from Sunday to Tuesday it's just the 2 of us ready to paint the town Red!! Monday we will be going to the Nashville Zoo! Please pray it doesnt rain so we can embrace our kid side and ride the carosel!  Sunday, depending on when I arrive, we may go see the parthenon! That's right be jealous! It's going to be great!
Tuesday, I get to head to Louisville, Kentucky! I get to mark another state off my list and see my dear friend Melissa!  I haven't seen her in almost three years I believe and those three years have been HUGE for her! The last time I saw her she was marrying Will (a great guy), but since then they have adopted a sweet little girl (who I can't wait to meet and blow glow in the dark bubbles with!) and have had a little boy who is 4 months old! I am pretty stoked! I am so excited for all the things God is doing in their lives.  Before I meet up with them, I am going to the Louisville Slugger Museum.  It's like the Coca-Cola museum, but bats and you get a mini bat at the end! Then I get to see Kristen dance! Yay! I've never been to a dance recital so I'm really excited! At some point during the visit we are also going to the Louisville Zoo, famous for their polar bears, which as you know I love! Not sure what else, but there is a Women's Conference Melissa and I are going to to conclude our visit! From there who knows what will happen as I head back to Athens. 
Life changes in the blink of an eye, the last thing I want is to regret not taking chances.  If that means an unscheduled stop to see the worlds largest ball of yarn, then bring it! I won't be cured overnight, but without jumping on faith you may miss an even more amazing adventure that God has been preparing.

So, here I sit on the eve of Awesome and I am a child, too excited to sit still longer than five minutes as my mind wanders with possibilities! I will post the adventure as it happens, not sure if it will be in story form or recounting, but I am too excited to reunite with some dear Godly women and have some awesome fun!!