This morning I got up at a ridiculous hour because I couldn’t get back to sleep.
Although I did go to bed before most 3-year-olds probably had to.
Instead of using my time to tweak my new budget (maybe I’ll write a finance blog when it doesn’t make me want to throw up), or to even plan out a schedule for my hectic week I chose to look at pictures from a friend’s recent trip. It was definitely more fulfilling than penciling in a run after work on Wednesday.
My friend went to London and Wales. Although my travel list mainly includes places such as India, Moscow, Africa and Haiti (aka places most Americans wouldn’t dream of going because of limited access to a Coke) I still really want to go to London. Even though I have never been I have a feeling it’s just one of those places you are forced by nature to fall in love with. In fact, I’d probably move there today given the slightest bit of opportunity to do so.
While in Paris I had the opportunity to go to London with a couple of friends, but decided not to go for several reasons. It’s one of those moments I look back on and wish I could slap Past-Hayley in the face for being an idiot. I was still learning how to travel and the bug hadn’t fully bitten me yet.
It definitely has now.
I hope I can go to London soon, as well as many other places. I feel deep down that traveling is something that will play a major role in my life….or at least I hope it does. Being from Kentucky means I am surrounded daily by people who have no desire to leave their neighborhood, much less the country. I’d like to make it a personal mission of mine to travel as much as possible and use my experiences to inspire/encourage those around me to do the same.
It’s a shame to have all this world around you and never experience another part of it.
Meanwhile, if anyone would like to make a donation to the “Hayley Traveling for a Cause Fund” please feel free to send cash or check to me. Any amount is greatly appreciated 
The title of this blog is from a Dave Matthews Band song (quit rolling your eyes, he’s not so bad) entitled “Baby”. He talks about being a ship in a bottle and setting sail. Sometimes I feel like a ship in a bottle. I have all the desire and capability to get out, but can’t quite catch the winds. However, I can still dream while waiting for the winds. I’d recommend listening to this song for a little inspiration every now and then!
