Holy Mother of God

Me, Lena, the girl who hasn't had a vacation in what I realized today in 14 years is GOING ON VACATION!  I am going to see my friend J and his lovely girlfriend D in Tucson.  I haven't been there in 18 years when I finished cosmetology school.  I got my first tattoo there because for me to go somewhere far away, by myself, with panic attacks was a huge thing.  This time, I am going because I want to see J and he is #3 on my list of things to accomplish after I lost weight.  I have to hike with J.  THe last time I was there I couldn't, and this time, though I am a bit out of shape since I haven't been training, I am going to Tucson to hike with J, mark that off my list and have the most fantastic time with them. 

I've missed him so and I found a round trip ticket for less than $250 and I'll be staying with him so this is going to be fabulous.  I am going to come back completely ready to take on the world and maybe knock off the rest of the few things I haven't done on my list.  They are also checking into the best tattoo artist in Tucson because I believe it's about time for another one since I hit the 199 milestone.  I want a lotus flower, but I want it to be incredible and I want to hide a few things inside it if possible.  Maybe I can even draw it.  We'll see.

Anyway, I AM GOING ON VACATION PEOPLE!!!!   WHEEEEEEEEE!  What a wonderful new life I have!!!