You Can’t Get There From Here

home insemination Kit

My fiancé, Alex, and I were in the midst of a big move, cramming two households, one kid, two dogs, and an old, well-loved truck into a massive U-Haul. We were bound for Arkansas, leaving behind the chaos of North Carolina—ex-spouses and all that drama. I was excited for my parents to visit us once summer rolled around.

As we cruised down I-40, I took diligent notes on all the construction zones and suggested alternate routes to avoid traffic. When we reached Hot Springs, I meticulously documented every turn and the distance between roads, even specifying what to do at the end of our street (which was simply: stop!). I mailed them my detailed notes, underlining the essential parts and highlighting some great spots to grab a bite along the way. I even included a map—because, let’s be honest, who would think to buy one in North Carolina? Back in those days, calling was costly, so I had to get creative.

This was before GPS, smartphones, and social media. We had to rely on paper maps and our sense of direction, often getting lost, and hoping we’d eventually find our way. There were no “estimated arrival times” or “turn-by-turn directions” to guide us.

My parents were seasoned travelers, having explored every corner of the United States, both before I came along and after. They had that wanderlust spirit, always looking for the next adventure. I still remember sitting in the back of our camper, peeking through a cut-out hole to see where we were headed as we crossed the country. We spent nights in parking lots and rest areas, with roadside picnics featuring watermelon. We visited iconic sites like the Grand Canyon and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, stopping for photos at every “Welcome to” sign. That was an incredible adventure!

So when my parents received my overly detailed map and notes, they didn’t call to chuckle at my precautions. Instead, they simply replied with a quick note saying, “Thanks, we’ll see you in two weeks.” When they finally rolled into my driveway, I felt proud of all the effort I put into those directions.

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In summary, moving can be a big adventure filled with excitement and a bit of chaos. Sometimes, it’s those little details that make it all worthwhile.