Companions

The other day when we were on one of our drives, I was trying to brainstorm all of the classic examples of companionship we have seen in pop culture. I managed to come up with Frodo and Sam, Sunny and Cher, Thelma and Louise, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, Huck Finn and Jim, Romeo and Juliet, etc. The list could go on longer but it is late and I want to get to the point.

I have been so fortunate to have a great travel buddy/companion for the first half of this excursion across the country. Over the past 10 days, my sister and I have spent approximately 240 hours together, mostly just the two of us, traveled well over 3000 miles, and, perhaps even more shocking, 10 whole days of bathroom sharing. I would be lying if I said that all of that time and all of that distance was rosy and peaceful. If you know anything about my sister and I, you would know that Republicans and Democrats have a slightly better track record than we do.

However, with all of that said, I have appreciated her on this excursion and perhaps even understand her just a smidgen more than I did before we left (It is a large smidgen, however). I thank her for spending the money, (our parents can keep those comments to themselves). I appreciate her spending the time. I appreciate her conversations. I appreciate my sister. Thank you for coming and tagging along. It has been great.

Now, enough of that sentimental stuff.

I also want to thank my dear friend Megan Hughes for coming in and taking Erica's place as my travel buddy for the last week. Megan and I work together but she is more than just a great co-worker. She is a phenomenal friend and I am grateful to her for spending her money and precious summer vacation time to explore San Francisco with me. Thanks Megan! I am looking forward to it.

Things are changing. Shift happens. Glad I have some great compadres.