12.13.2009

Moxie girl...




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.





65 comments:

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Oh lucky, lucky Kasey! Can I carry your bags for you?

mimi charmante said...

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

Martha said...

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!

Sheila said...

Well, well, well are'nt you a LUCKY GIRL??? I hope you are having an amazing weekend :)

Sheila

Mary said...

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~

Nancy said...

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

Anita said...

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

Julie Harward said...

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

{jaclyn} said...

oh! i am so excited for you. i will look forward to pictures!

The Little Red Shop said...

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??

Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage Chic said...

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

Simply Me Art said...

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

Leah C said...

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:)

maura said...

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!

Amanda said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Jboo said...

Such exciting news! Looking forward to your trip will get you right through winter easily, won't it!

Janet

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

That will be an amazing trip for sure! Happy saving, it will be well worth it in the end.
~Michelle

brockey said...

What a great Christmas gift. I just don't know if I could give into walmarts :)

LuLu said...

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

Unknown said...

Oh you luck girl!

Preppy Mama said...

Amazing! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

bethchien said...

awww girl!! that is so awesome! Congrats!
B

Chez Zizi said...

You are going to have an amazing time. PLease give Simone a kiss for me, well two kisses one on each cheek.

Zizette

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour Kasey! So glad you have a chance to visit France - April is such a lovely time. You will love it!

T said...

Lucky duck!

Brenna LaPray said...

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!

Jen from WR wishing she was going to France! said...

SHUTUP!! I am SO jealous! You lucky girl!
PS-love the photo!

Florence said...

You are so lucky, I will have to just keep dreaming. Florence

Kristin said...

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...

Rachel said...

I'm so jealous! You are a lucky girl! Are you going for fun??

Serena Thompson (The Farm Chicks) said...

Happy for you!

It' an Evolution said...

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

Sarah said...

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! :)

Cathi said...

what a fabulous gift...I am so green with envy, but very very excited for you! AWESOME! :)

Anne Marie said...

spring in Paris....

nothing more to say

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

that is amazing! you lucky girl!

traci said...

oh kasey that is wonderful. how exciting!!! i am a wee bit jealous. Maybe add Aldi to your savings stores too.

Susan said...

screaming for joy with you!!!
Susan

FEDERICA said...

How exciting Kasey!!! Yeah!!

Wendy said...

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!

Wendy said...

Okay, that was supposed to say "my sitter asked me where she could buy my Lola B's CD" not my sister. ;-)

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

Sweet plans! Precious husband... Happy anticipating!

paige said...

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

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

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 :)

Gussy Sews said...

wow! how incredibly sweet of your hubbs to gift you with this :)

happy dreaming until you wake in your dream :)

Kacey said...

You lucky girl! What an amazing gift!

Brandie said...

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!!!

Amy said...

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! :)

The Flying Bee said...

so happy for you.

you are living my dream!

xo,
Adrienne

Laurel said...

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.

Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower Creative said...

Oh how very lucky you are!! :) I know you'll have a fab time! I look forward to the pics. ;)

Smiles,
rachel

Anonymous said...

such a lovely blog!! i hope you have a fabulous time on your trip (:

virgina bed and breakfast said...

I wish you to enjoy this trip and make much fun and pleasure together
with your close friends.Have a nice
trip.

littlebyrd said...

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!!!!

vintagebejoyful said...

my dream as well..........aaaaah I can't wait to see it through your eyes! I'm happy for you Kasey!


Tracey

Tracy ~Seeking Refinement~ said...

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

Jennifer said...

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

Mary (Mary's Musicology) said...

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!

iheartkiwi said...

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.

Jerri said...

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

RACHELLE said...

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so happy for you!

i hope to be in those footsteps in the next 4 years!!!!

have a wonderful time!!!!!!!

One Woman's Thoughts said...

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

Unknown said...

I love reading your blog. Thanks so much for sharing.