Where We Go

Life is such an amazing ride. Everyday brings somethings different. Even the people who are planners. The ones that try to have every day planned out. The ones who don’t like surprises or changes to their plans have to bend because the day changes as we go through it. Luckily for me I have never really been a planner. I have also been a dreamer and a goal setter but I would definitely not call myself a planner. I enjoy waking up and seeing where the day ends up. I like the mystery in it. I think that’s why this journey that I am on works so great for me. I can wake up in the morning have an idea of what needs to get done that day and the check of an app, text or call can total change it. It can send me back on the road enjoying this amazing country that I get to live in. March was definitely a month of random road trips and more memories. We got some of the girls together and celebrated Erica’s birthday at Sierra Nevada in Chico.

Along with working softball season was in full swing. The girls were practicing and learning the game. I was blessed to grow up playing this awesome sport. I played up until middle school and do to an injury I didn’t play in high school which looking back now I wish I would’ve continued. But for me that’s one of the things about this sport is even when you have the opportunity to coach it brings back all the love you forgot you had for it. Getting to watch the girls find their love for the sport is one of my favorite parts. I truly enjoy getting to coach the girls.

I am a fan of colder weather. For me there is nothing better than snuggling up in a sweatshirt with a beanie on. I love how the grass turns green in March and I love that I still get to wear my beanie and sweatshirts. March also brings my favorite holiday. Saint Patrick’s Day comes around and I get excited. St. Patrick’s day for me means the tradition of corned beef and cabbage, drinks and usually a night out with some of my friends. I usually always try to have a crazy outfit to wear and then I see where the night takes us. This years St.Patrick’s day was a fun one with a much-needed girls night with Callie, Shianne and Alicia. We had a blast and of course laughed.

The end of March brought a trip to Salt Lake City to pick up a horse trailer for a friend. And then the bigger trip back to the Midwest. I was super excited for the trip out because a lady I have known my whole life was going with me. I had a road trip partner that liked to travel and didn’t mind putting in hours on the road.

We left Red Bluff on a Saturday afternoon and we were planning on driving straight through to Indiana. Well God had a different plan. In the middle of Nevada we got caught in a white out snow storm so we decided to sleep for the night in Elko. The next day we made our journey across. We crossed Utah, cut down to highway 70 and drove into Colorado, Nebraska, across Iowa, Illinois and finally made it to Indiana. We made it to Indiana on Monday afternoon. Got to spend a little bit of time with Jenny and Martin that night. We got a good nights sleep and back on the road we went. This time we took a trailer up to Pennsylvania. Up until that trip I had never been to Pennsylvania so I was happy to check off another state off the list. We got the trailer dropped and went up to Williamsport where we got to tour the Little League World Series Museum. The museum was really neat to see and it was cool to learn the history of the Little League.

Back to Indiana we went this time we were trying to get a trailer to haul as close to Florida as possible. A trailer to Myrtle Beach came up and we booked it. I had never been to Myrtle Beach and it was only a few hours away from where Jens daughter lives so it was perfect. Taylor and her friend came up and met us in Myrtle Beach. We had a great time. Dinner at Senor Frogs and then we ended the night at the karaoke bar listening to some actually good karaoke.

Saturday I said good-bye to Jen and Taylor and headed back to Indiana. Easter was on that sunday and I wanted to spend it with Jenny, Martin and the family. Easter was great. Dinner was awesome and we enjoyed spending the day at the lake house. Monday I decided to take as another rest day. Just a reset from the driving. Jenny talked me into making a drop in Utah which is where she was headed. So off to Utah we went. On the way back from Utah we loaded my truck up onto her semi so we could enjoy the trip together. I always enjoy my time spent with Jenny. I’m definitely thankful to have her in my life. I was back in Indiana for a day when a load home popped up. So I said my good byes and headed home to California. After a few stops I made it to Sacramento in time to drop the trailer and even made it home for the softball game that night.

March and the beginning of April were awesome. Another road trip across the country checking off a few more states and spending time just enjoying the sights. Once I was home I spent four days at home. Those four days included softball, marrying a couple, and spending time with my family.

Before I knew it I was headed to Coeur d’Alene Idaho with some furniture for a friend. That trip allowed me to stop in Kennewick Washington and visit some friends that live there. I love getting to catch up with friends while I am on the road. I got the furniture dropped off and was able to grab lunch with a childhood friend. It was so great to see Sarah and catch up. I went back to Kennewick to spend one more night with my friends there. The next morning I was up early and headed to Caldwell Idaho to pick a horse up for another friend that lives close to home.

I was home once again and it was that time of year that brings the Red Bluff Round Up. It is one of the busiest times in Red Bluff. People travel from near and far for this rodeo. It is always a great time. Normally Saturday is the day were myself and a few friends let our hair down and just have a great time. But this year was different. Callie and I had to go to a bridal shower in Yreka saturday of Round Up and our friends that normally go were out-of-town. So saturday once I got home I was just the DD for a few other friends and home at a decent hour which was kind of strange. Sunday is the day my family goes. We always bet on the horse races and watch the rodeo together. It always great to see everyone and just enjoy the rodeo.

There is nothing better than time with friends and family and April brought a lot of time with both.