Mary and the Wanderlust

Andrew and I had a flashback to 2019 when we were in ORD for an inordinately long time. Luckily today we have a couple United Lounge passes so we can spend the time relaxing in the lounge. I'm working on getting this blog up and together to more easily document our travel as we do it - because once we get home, I always fall behind with sharing photos and remembering things! The view from the United Lounge I never get tired of watching airplanes! Andrew's cute New shoes that are like comfy socks Convinced Andrew to take a photo of me :) Pretending I'm cooler than I am We still have several hours to go through and while I think I've figured out a good editing/posting setup between Google Photos and Blogger, we will see how it goes. Our flight to Auckland will be in premium economy - I'm really looking forward to the added legroom and space to help us sleep and hopefully avoid being too jet lagged. We have half a day in Wellington after we arrive, and then the followi...

Today we leave for two weeks in New Zealand. It has been over fifteen years since I’ve been there, and I’m excited and nervous.  My time there was formative in both good and bad ways. It’s where my depression and anxiety really spiraled out of control, and rather than face it head on, I allowed it to derail me. I was too scared to ask for help.  I’m so different now. I’m excited to see it again through an older and wiser perspective and also to check off some bucket list things I didn’t get the chance to conquer the last time I was there.