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Today marks another birthday for me. In the last year alone, I’ve gotten to travel from coast-to-coast, through 32 states and five Canadian Provinces. Seriously, in just one calendar year I’ve been to places like Big Cypress Swamp, Cumberland Island, Great Sand Dunes, Overland Expo in Arizona, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Death Valley.
That’s in addition to exploring all over my usual haunts—my home state of Georgia and the Great Smoky Mountains. I’ve gotten to see things like John Adams’ tomb, the Liberty Bell, the Cady-Stanton House, the Pacific Ocean, the CN Tower, and Walden Pond just to name a few. When I stop to consider it all at once, it’s overwhelming.
Pretty amazing and fortunate, yes?
Perspective
The thing is, I know I’m fortunate. Yes, I work hard. Yes, travel is my top priority and I make choices that make it happen. And no, it’s not all rainbows and daffodils. This lifestyle isn’t always easy (none is!) but it is what I want out of life at this point.
I’ve also had 42 years to work with so far and I know that’s a privilege many don’t get.
Because of that, what I’d like to do with my birthday post today is keep it simple and encourage to you to donate to a cause that helps people who probably won’t have the privilege of decades of life.
There are countless diseases and conditions that need support, especially for kids. Find one that hits close to home for you and make a donation.
Cheers, friends! Share the love.
The Birthday Series
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