One Month and 4 Minutes

In exactly 1 month plus 4 minutes I will be heading down the runway in a plane bound for Iceland.

In 1 month I'll begin a 10 day trip in the place that I've missed every day since I was there last.

It's our only vacation this year, and it's much needed.

I know I've let my summer slip away while waiting, but who cares? I've still been able to go to concerts, have friends over, have a yardsale, play with neighbors, go swimming, ride my bike, go to the beach, watch the sunset, take a summer grad class, make mojitos, celebrate birthdays, welcome best friends for the first visit in 3 years, and read. So I scrambled towards the future, and a chunk of time off from work.

And during that time a lot changed. My role at work changed. I joined a phography group. I got a B in a grad class that I was pretty sure I did not even pass. I saw my grandmother for the first time since Thanksgiving.

I had lunch today with a co-worker and friend of mine. Hearing her speak of her family troubles (and me of mine) just put it all in perspective. There's worse places to be.

So 1 month and 1 minute left.

Iceland, I hope the morning of September 8 dawns a beautiful, geothermally heated and delightful day. No e-mail. No fax. No cell phones. Just us. 

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About the author: Leah G. is a photographer, avid reader, geocacher, and true Western Mass girl at heart. She has an off-the-grid vacation home and loves growing her own organic veggies. Leah's day job is working in client service for Working Advantage (a source for discount entertainment tickets, shopping and more!). Currently Leah is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Framingham State College.