Forty First Stop: Burbank, Ca

 I have made it to Burbank!  It was a very long night of traveling with a 6-hour layover in Seattle.  I completely forgot about my friends that live in Seattle to see if I could get a tour of the city at 2 o clock in the morning, but I made the most of it by crocheting and meeting new people that were in for the long wait as well.  

     I am normally good about sleeping on planes and/or for layovers, but I think the unknown... and being back in a "BIG" city, kept my mind from getting sleepy because I did not sleep at all.  8 o'clock (a.m.) came rather quickly and I was ready to start the last flight for the start of this trip. 

     Arriving to the beautiful Burbank'  I was able to see my little sister Alyssa.  She and I were able to catch up all day and cause havic in Burbank.  I, surprisingly, was adjusting ok.  Driving on the freeway made me a little nervous and I may have closed my eyes at parts, but other than that it felt good to be back.  

     We were doing some shopping in the mall and I was  so excited to see a Target!!  This was my favorite store back in Fresno.   It was my go-to for shopping or if I  just needed to distract myself after a long day.  The Burbank Target is not your typical Target either... it is 3 floors!!!  I was in awe standing on the third floor just soaking in how epic this was.  

     After running around, it was great meeting up with the rest of my Jucksch family.  It was so great being able to spend some time and not just do a 5-minute drive-by to or from Fresno...Even though hours later I was leaving to make my way back to my Fresno peeps.  

     One the way to Fresno, I rode up with my Aunt.  After living in Fresno for 9 years, we finally were able to make this work.  Loved spending time chatting about Alaska and teaching theories.  Was able to get some great feedback and "Aunt" advice which I am forever greatful for and look forward to incorporating it when I work with my kiddo.  

      Arriving at the house where I would be staying was one of the many amazing moments of the trip.  It was so great to see Duda, Joe, and Christy.  Could not believe the time was upon us for Joe and Christy to get married.  Seemed like they just got engaged. These two are the reason for the trip and I cannot wait to be able to share their day with them.  

     After functioning on an hours sleep, it was so great to curl up on a real bed and know that waking up was going to start so many wonderful adventures that waited ahead of me.