If you haven't already, please read my last post… it's titled "extremely important plea" for a reason. 🙂 It explains much of where I'm at right now in this entire preparation process.

regardless of what happens in or outside of this trip… regardless of where I go, what I do, and who I meet along the way… "Life's about the journey, not the destination!" I'm so thankful to those that have always been there to support me, regardless of the form of their support. My friends and family mean the world to me! They always have and they always will! I'm also very thankful to be part of such an awesome, ever-growing squad! For people that I've yet to meet, u guys are all so supportive, encouraging, amazing, etc. 

I know everything happens for a reason and we sometimes need to wait to understand those reasons…

Now, enjoy some Tom Petty: "I Won't Back Down"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA