2472 miles. That is the final distance I drove from Logan Utah to Newport News Virginia. Of course I had a couple of pit stops along the way but that is what my odometer ticked out at. I honestly don't feel that far away but I'm honestly in the other side of the country. But I have to say that I sure like it here!
So I left bright and early the morning of September 2nd. I was driving all the way through to Omaha Nebraska to stay with an "older sister" of mine who is going to law school out there. It was a long boring ride in which there was nothing to look at. But I made it late that night without a hiccup. I was going to stay the next day to spend with Alisa and then head out and keep driving on the day after.
The day after arriving Alisa had school so I spent the morning at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. It was amazing! After working in the animal field you go to zoos with a different outlook and this zoo blew me away! After spending most of the day there I headed back to Alisa's place. After she got home from school she took me and showed me around her school campus, "the sights" of the city, and the Omaha lds temple and visitor center! We then went to eat at an amazing Bohemian cafe and then home for a movie. It was so good to see Alisa and to see where she is living. I wish I could have stayed longer but I was on a mission and was super excited to get there so back to the car the next morning.
So I left bright and early the morning of September 2nd. I was driving all the way through to Omaha Nebraska to stay with an "older sister" of mine who is going to law school out there. It was a long boring ride in which there was nothing to look at. But I made it late that night without a hiccup. I was going to stay the next day to spend with Alisa and then head out and keep driving on the day after.
The day after arriving Alisa had school so I spent the morning at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. It was amazing! After working in the animal field you go to zoos with a different outlook and this zoo blew me away! After spending most of the day there I headed back to Alisa's place. After she got home from school she took me and showed me around her school campus, "the sights" of the city, and the Omaha lds temple and visitor center! We then went to eat at an amazing Bohemian cafe and then home for a movie. It was so good to see Alisa and to see where she is living. I wish I could have stayed longer but I was on a mission and was super excited to get there so back to the car the next morning.
Driving the next day was pretty uneventful but it was the longest day I had. I was driving to a hotel in Ohio. I got there, got checked in and got back in my car to go fill up gas so I wouldn't have to do it in the morning. When I pulled back into the hotel parking lot I noticed my check engine light was on. Shoot! Things were going so well and I wad in the middle of nowhere! I called my dad to see what he had to say about it. After a chat and checking all the different fluid levels, we decided it was probably nothing and to keep plugging on. It was nice to sleep in a hotel but I think ludicrous was more happy about it then I was. Honestly I think he was just happy not to be in the car.
Friday morning I got up and couldn't wait to get driving! I was headed to Perkasie Pennsylvania. And I was going to stay with family that I miss so much and I could hardly hold in the excitement!
When I was close to the house I text my grandma's saying to watch for me. I kinda expected them to be outside waiting or looking out the windows or something. But when I pulled up to the house I didn't see anyone. So I parked my car, got out and walked up to the front door. Still no sign of anyone. I went to open the door and it was locked! Now I'm sure that I had the right house. So I rang the doorbell. It was that moment that I'll never forget. I hear screaming and yelling from the other side of the door. Ha then the noise of feet running to the door! I was then swallowed in hugs! It was the best greeting ever!
