Luggage, Laughs, and Life Lessons: Our Wild Journey on the Road Together!

Traveling sounds glamorous, but here’s the scoop: it's equal parts adventure and serious heavy lifting! Steve (bless him) does the bulk of the bag-hauling, but let’s be real—there’s always a bit of anxiety when it’s time to haul those beasts out of the car and into the airport. But once we’re through security and I’m sitting down at the gate, that’s my Zen moment… until I start checking the board for delays or cancellations! We’ve been lucky with only a few canceled flights in our 11 years together on the road, so fingers crossed we keep the streak alive!

Then there’s the classic hotel conundrum: which way to go when we step out of the room. I know, it should be simple. Left? Right? Every time, Steve holds back a quiet laugh as I pause, mentally mapping my way out. And let’s not even talk about navigating the room inside. Trying to find the bathroom in a new hotel each night turns into a game of “Door Roulette.” Closet? Nope. Balcony? Definitely not. Some nights, I just stand there, completely disoriented and half-asleep. 😂

Mornings usually bring a quick hotel breakfast (hello, trusty bagels) that Steve thoughtfully brings back to the room if we’re pressed for time. It’s quick and tasty, but yeah, not exactly the height of nutrition. And as for downtime, well, there’s no such thing as a quiet mind when you’re juggling new lesson plans, blog ideas, videos, emails… the list goes on. Here’s hoping our "Changed for Good" campaign helps fund an intern to give me a bit of breathing room (and maybe a little nap!).

But really, the best part of traveling? We get to see beautiful places, together. We meet incredible people from all walks of life, share in the diversity of cultures, and gain new perspectives on life every day. Hectic? Absolutely. Worth every moment? Completely. Here’s to more adventures, more beautiful sights, and the joy of discovering new places together! 🌍❤️