Today, I shut my laptop for the next 7 weeks. No emails. No teams messages. No decks. No zoom meetings. No lululemon.
But, YES adventure. YES running. YES friendship. YES exploration. YES family. YES self love.
And I believe the best way to start this 7 week travel blog, is with a special guest.
You’ll be introduced to her tomorrow, but until then, I’m honored that she agreed to start this little literary adventure of mine. Enjoy.
She was FIRE. Passionate, spicy, maybe a little ego flare. But who could blame her. She was interviewing with the person who got the role she wanted. Probably a role she deserved. Definitely one she knew better than I did.
Lindsey and I could not have been any more different, but when I met her in 2018 after a 6 month parenthood leave there was something about her that drew me in. I knew she’d push me. I knew she’d challenge me. I knew she’d give it a shot regardless. She made me feel comfortable. Confident. And suffice it to say…she was pretty funny.
You see, over the course of the last 5 years we haven’t just been co-workers or peers or leaders together. She’s been my friend, a confidant. She trusted me when she’d never hugged me. She valued what our friendship was without ever having seen me in the flesh. We passed work back and forth. She let my kids rummage around in her bed when she really enjoys her personal space. We disagree in the most agreeable way.
5 years later – I got to spend her last week at “work” before she heads out to live what I know is her best life. She really likes her personal space, ya’ll. So as I spent my last week with her in this crazy job we have – I was so proud to watch her allow new folks into her space. For her to surrender control on a really big job she’s been carrying. BUT MORE THAN THAT – I loved every moment of her sharing her wild dreams with those around her.
Here’s to your adventures my friend.
To running your last
To exploring new places
To sisterly love
To cherry blossoms
To deserty dirt
To returning when it’s right for you.
Thanks for always inspiring. Thanks for always loving. Thanks for the fire. – Christina
a NOLA girl in a Big world 
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