I am going to be traveling.
Not right now..mind you. But i am headed somewhere in April....
and i can hardly stand to wait.
You see...this place where i am headed is a place
that i have been yearning to go....
dreaming.....
and now it's really happening...
We are so tight on funds....but my sweet husband told me....
i want you to be able to go.....it's an early christmas gift.
Don't worry...he was well thanked.
Even though i wish it was him that i was traveling
with...to experience this place with....to peruse...
there is just no way that we can both afford to go...
so i shall travel alone.
Alright...not really alone.....
because i plan on meeting up with some wonderful girls.
I will meet up with Kimberly in the South ....and
finally meeting Simone.....and hopefuly...
my fingers are crossed...
the lovely Vicki...
My family will be eating ramen noodles every night for the next
few months.....
and the nice people at walmart will get to know me by name...
yes..you read that right....
walmart...here i come.....
and i will be brewing my own coffee....
because i will be saving my pennies for a real
latte .....
sorry my beloved starbucks.....
i shall miss my daily skinny vanilla's.
...my dream is not a dream anymore....
I am heading to France.
xo
p.s. if you happen to have a second home in france...that needs to be
fluffed....the windows opened....then call me....i'd be happy to help!
..and the new song playing..."fly me away" by Annie little.
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Oh lucky, lucky Kasey! Can I carry your bags for you?
so so so very excited and counting the days... I think it will feel more *real* when we have our tickets booked!
a little break from anthro will be so very worth it when we are perusing the markets in the south of france!
xx
Oh how exciting Kasey!!! I thought a trip may be in store...but when you painted your bathroom I thought you may be saying you were moving to the farmhouse...and saving your pennies for that...but a trip to France...that is so worth it...and how fun that will be for you...can't wait to see all the wonderful treasures you bring home...well if you can okay extra baggage charges right? just kidding I know the pictures will be fab and can't wait to see the beautiful pictures!
Well, well, well are'nt you a LUCKY GIRL??? I hope you are having an amazing weekend :)
Sheila
Oh you are so lucky...you are going to love it! Both times I have been to France...I have left swearing it would not be long until I return, but life got in the way. Someday, I guess...but until then I will have to look at your photos and dream. ;o) So happy for you...~mary~
I am so happy for you,such a blessing. I have no doubt you will treasure every moment. Frace is made for you and vice versa. YOu should set up a countdown clock or something. I fell like we will all be on this journey with you.
XOXO
Nancy
Hey Kasey- Awesome! Are you going with the Red Shed girls? I am leading a trip for Sisters Garden in Iowa....we head out in April; for one week too....Let me know if you need a trip to go with- ours is really reasonable, includes all meals and airfare....and of course my translation and guide services :)
Anita
What a joy..what a blessing...what an unselfish husband...you truly are blessed! How long will you be staying? I want to hear more!!!So excited for you! Hope the happiness grows and grows! Come say hi :D
oh! i am so excited for you. i will look forward to pictures!
Oh la! What fun! I'm so happy for you, Kasey. Just make sure your camera works! My brother gave me a camera, years ago, for my trip to Europe...and only 1 of the pictures turned out! You are going to have so much fun!
: )
Julie M.
ps Will you see Corey??
Kasey,
What a wonderful gift...a trip to France in the spring! Oh, la, la!
If you're serious about an apartment to stay in while in Paris (4 nite minimum) at a fantastic price, visit
http://www.chloes-paris-apartment.com/ It comes highly recommended by a friend (Lee - My French Chateau in Atlanta).
Cheers,
Cheryl
Lucky, Lucky Girl! France is Beautiful and in the Spring! Yippeee, I was there in May and it was Divine... Start Saving and Saving and Saving...xo
Oh lucky you...April in Paris! Isn't there a movie by that name?
I bet your floating on clouds just thinking about your trip:)
YEAH for you! You are one lucky girl! all the scrimping and saving will be worth it in the end! I hope you take lots of photos, find lots of treasures, and post them all on your blog. So that all of us can enjoy your trip almost as much as you did!
I am SO excited for you! You'll have to share your details as you figure them out! Hooray for lovely, sweet hubs who is sending you on your way- amazing!
You lucky girl! But I knew you would... Sent you a little someting this week, for sending my dress - however, it will help keep you in skinny vanilla's for a couple more days. Happy to help! Enjoy my friend.
Jill
Such exciting news! Looking forward to your trip will get you right through winter easily, won't it!
Janet
That will be an amazing trip for sure! Happy saving, it will be well worth it in the end.
~Michelle
What a great Christmas gift. I just don't know if I could give into walmarts :)
A trip worth saving for!!! That is such exciting news and I look forward to seeing it through your eyes and hear it from your wonderful way with words,
xo,
LuLu
Oh you luck girl!
Amazing! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
awww girl!! that is so awesome! Congrats!
B
You are going to have an amazing time. PLease give Simone a kiss for me, well two kisses one on each cheek.
Zizette
Bonjour Kasey! So glad you have a chance to visit France - April is such a lovely time. You will love it!
Lucky duck!
Are you kidding me...you really are going to France? I can't wait to hear how he told you and what you will be doing while you're there. I love France!
SHUTUP!! I am SO jealous! You lucky girl!
PS-love the photo!
You are so lucky, I will have to just keep dreaming. Florence
shut up! jumping up and down with JoY for you! so very jealous right about now...sigh...if you decide you realllyyyy don't want to go i am getting a lovely crock pot from wal-mart for Christmas, i could probably trade you for your trip! ;0)
do you think your husband could talk with mine?!?! i think he needs a little guidance...
I'm so jealous! You are a lucky girl! Are you going for fun??
Happy for you!
I am so happy for you...it is amazing when your dreams come true.
Fly away and enjoy every minute of the process in getting there.
Janet
Oh how fabulous! You will love it! I went in high school, I am dying to take Ken there, it is on our list! You could check craigslist for a house swap or rental just like The Holiday..they have them! Oooh springtime in Paris, there is a reason it is a song! :)
Such a wonderful husband! :)
what a fabulous gift...I am so green with envy, but very very excited for you! AWESOME! :)
spring in Paris....
nothing more to say
OOOOOHHHHH....this was EXACTLY what I needed to read about this morning!!!!! Yippee!!
I honestly cannot even tell you how excited I am to be meeting up with you two GORGEOUS girls....it is going to be amazing.
I need to start saving my pennies rightaway, glad you reminded me :)
Simone xoxo
that is amazing! you lucky girl!
oh kasey that is wonderful. how exciting!!! i am a wee bit jealous. Maybe add Aldi to your savings stores too.
screaming for joy with you!!!
Susan
How exciting Kasey!!! Yeah!!
Congratulations my dear! And you're going to love this...my l'il sis Holly is friend with Annie Little. Yep! Went to high school with her. They're tight. Well, maybe not tight, but they are friends. So now I'm famous, right?
oh, and that reminds me, I had a sitter Saturday while we went to see my Princess in her Nutcracker debut, and when I got back my sister asked me where she could buy my Lola B's CD because it was so great! You don't suppose I could get one for her.
And I'm very jealous of your Christmas gift, by the way!
Okay, that was supposed to say "my sitter asked me where she could buy my Lola B's CD" not my sister. ;-)
Sweet plans! Precious husband... Happy anticipating!
well he certainly is lover boy of the year!!!!
yeah for you dearie!!
i hope you come back home though...figuring you might just hide away in a little chateau?
xo
Well, Kasey, that must be your best Christmas present ever! I'm so happy and excited for you! p.s. I have the same travel case (well it is my favourite colour :)
wow! how incredibly sweet of your hubbs to gift you with this :)
happy dreaming until you wake in your dream :)
You lucky girl! What an amazing gift!
Oh Kasey, you'll have to tell me all of the great little out of the way places that you find becuase guess what, my dream is coming true too!!! My sister told me on Friday that her and my mom will be taking me to Paris for my birthday next year. My birthday is in July but we are planning on going in June. I am soo excited I feel as if I might spontaneously combust!!!
Sounds wonderful!
You must hate Walmart as much as I do...its so directionally challenged. ugh. But I would definitely LIVE there if it meant a trip to France!
Congrats! :)
so happy for you.
you are living my dream!
xo,
Adrienne
Um....I just squeeled when I read this. Yes, I squeeled and loudly.
You lucky lucky girl.
I would give up my starbucks for that for sure. Not forever but for a few months I could do it.
I'm so excited for you.
Oh how very lucky you are!! :) I know you'll have a fab time! I look forward to the pics. ;)
Smiles,
rachel
such a lovely blog!! i hope you have a fabulous time on your trip (:
I wish you to enjoy this trip and make much fun and pleasure together
with your close friends.Have a nice
trip.
I can't believe you are going without meet! lol! At least one of gets to go. You are going to have an AMAZING time and I am so so happy for you!!!!
my dream as well..........aaaaah I can't wait to see it through your eyes! I'm happy for you Kasey!
Tracey
shut. up. HOW EXCITING!!!!
where are you going? Provence? Paris?
Let me know - I lived in the south of France for 6 weeks after I graduated college. I also spent a week in Paris! I've got oodles of information if you need.
BIIIG hugs to you - and what an exciting adventure you're going to go on!
xoxo
We only pass this way once - I blinked my eyes and my son was married 12/5, I'm a Cancer survivor, I'm married for the 2nd time and it's 10 years of happiness, I blog - So You Go Girl!!!! Jennifer
I'm so excited you are going! France is amazing! You have to go to Chateau country and rent a car. You will have a wonderful time!
what a sweet sweet husband you have!
kiwi and i are headed to paris next week for our honeymoon.
i will scope out some lovely spots for you to visit.
Kasey I am so happy and excited for you!...and that Brian, what a doll!...and yep you need to get "the" trip out of the way because once you buy the FARM, I doubt there will be too many far away trips or maybe there will be...who knows???
xo
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so happy for you!
i hope to be in those footsteps in the next 4 years!!!!
have a wonderful time!!!!!!!
I am obsessed with things French at the moment. It all seems so delightfully sensual, romantic and of small indulges. Blessings to your husband, he will be traveloing with you, in love, he is always in your heart, so as you go, he goes.
Have a wonderful time and please share upon your return.
Katharina
I love reading your blog. Thanks so much for sharing.
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