Solo road trip

At some point before new job starts I'm planning on a solo road trip.  probably through Nebraska and into South Dakota, before turning south through Colorado.... not really sure of the route or any stops along the way.  Planning on taking a tent and minimal camping gear.  I can even sleep in my car if I need to. 
There's a couple places on the list to visit, but plans are far from solid.  I just want to go and see stuff and take pictures and have the experience.  I don't have work right now, and things at home will continue to function just fine without me.  I think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. 
I'm not trying to "find myself" or trying to escape from anything.  I just think having this kind of time off and the financial means to travel for a week or two, is an opportunity I really can't or shouldn't pass up.
Might I just "find myself" while I'm roaming?  Maybe.  I don't particularly think I'm lost, but I may just learn new things about myself.  Or I may be miserable and sad after a few days and abort the trip and come home early.
I think I'll come out of this missing the folks at home, and with some really great pictures, and maybe a rewarding experience.  Maybe it'll be the trip of a lifetime for me. 
Any ideas, places I absolutely must see?  I'm definitely open to suggestions.
Planning on staying north and west of home, but not as far as California or as far north as Canada.
More details when they become available.

What's up with the lawyers?!!

For those that don't know, there are several ongoing legal issues in my life.  (All of you get your mind out of the bad place... It's not like THAT!)

Trying to finalize a divorce that's been in progress since December of 2012.  Per the last conversation with my lawyer all I need is to sign one piece of paper and get it back to him.  Problem is, I can't get him to call me back or send it to me.  I've been leaving increasingly urgent and decreasingly friendly messages for him to call me back for the last 2 weeks.  I'm so ready for the entire process to be over.  

The other is revolving around my late grandfathers estate.  Long story short: family drama abounds.  There is a property sale involved, and not only does this aforementioned family drama keep me from finalizing the estate and bring rid of these offending family members forever, the buyer of said property is now left hanging.  Totally unfair to her.  I wish people would heal themselves of their rectal cranial inversion, and stop being so hateful.  The lawyer handling this also seems to have broken fingers or has his jaw wired shut, because he hadn't seen fit to call me back after several unhappy messages in the last few weeks either.

So here I am.  Stuck with a very large amount of time off, and nothing to do but wait.  

And for anyone who knows me... I'm not exactly known for my patience.

So everyone please say a prayer to whoever or whatever you pray to, stick pins in your voodoo dolls with these lawyers in mind, cast spells or wave your magic wands in hopes that all this gets handled before I lose what's left of my mind, and before BFB and GFB need to find somewhere to hide my body.

Better things

I've gotten lucky again on the job front.  Was offered and accepted a nursing job for Uncle Sam.  I'll be starting at the end(ish) of September.

So glad I get to come home and stay at the end of August.

Missing BFB and GFB a lot.  GFB was out of town with family this weekend.

BFB and I spent some time alone. We did shopping and some lunch out.  Found some unfindable ammo.

We all went out together last night as a group to meet some of GFB's ref friends.  Think we all had a good time.  

It's funny how some things sneak up on you.  I'm realizing today how much I've changed in the past 18 months.  Aside from the obvious location change, I've become more independent and more confident.  More confident about my abilities, and about myself.  I've done things I never would have imagined, and overcome quite a few obstacles this past year, and I'm realizing that I'm a better, happier person for it. I thank my grandparents for making me realize what mattered, and for always believing in me, and loving me unconditionally like no one else ever has, or likely will.  And now I thank the two most important people in my life for loving me, trusting me, believing in me and supporting me.  

I love you more than I ever thought possible.  Thank you for making my life amazing.

Day 7.

Thankful for good friends, especially one I can call anytime, and she can be a bright spot in what's turning out to be a shitty day.  Grateful she can understand me through my tears and snot over the phone, and help me pull myself together  when everything else seems to be falling apart.  

Also grateful for the sun that I am currently baking under in an effort to forget the currently shitty day.

365 grateful day #6

Grateful for the man whose brain so wonderfully matches mine, and for the kiddie pool full of cold water for our feets and the cooler full of beer and ice.  Kisses.

Yeah, I forgot again. Sue me.

Apparently I've forgotten a couple days. Sorry, I've been busy sleeping, and working..

So day 3....

Grateful for my amazing coworkers and thankful for tympanic mSking me feel welcome.  

Day 4....

Fearful for the hot water in the shower

Day 5...

Grateful for the two people who love me, and being able to snuggle them both, and for getting some fantastic sleep.

365 grateful day 2

Thankful for the wonderful man in my life who didn't need to be up this morning so early but was anyway to wish me good luck on my first day before going back to bed.  I love you.