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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

backup plan

Unfortunately the San Francisco road trip was canceled due to age, of all things. We were unable to book a hotel room because none of us are 21! I thought of a million other reasons why the trip would be canceled, but age never entered my mind. Don't believe people when they tell you that you are legally an adult at 18...anyways I managed to make other plans, seeing as I had all the time off work.

My grandparents came down from Idaho to visit for a couple weeks and the idea hit me to just go home with them and visit family for a week in Idaho. I was, fortunately, able to get a seat on the flight they had booked home. Although it was heartbreaking when we stopped in Oakland to change flights and on takeoff I had a perfect view of the bay bridge.

I stayed a week and I think this trip ended up meaning a whole lot more than San Francisco ever could have. This trip ended up being very sentimental and something I'll always remember. I got to spend a lot of one on one time with my grandparents and it was amazing. The love they have for each other after so long is amazing and anybody could see it in their daily activities. I can only hope I find some to cherish as I have seen in my grandparents example.

I also got to help my aunt out with my three beautiful little cousins, as she has gone back to school. She's doing amazing and I admire her for making that decision with three kids at home. My cousins are getting so big! It's hard to be so far away from family, and I didn't want to come home, but back to reality and responsibility.


kylie, ciara, syd