Pacific Coast Highway
I stopped at Morro Bay and checked out Hearst Castle. The drive along the coast was breathtaking, like something out of a post card.
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Cat on a Plane
I took my cat on an airplane from LA to Missouri. She was able to stay in her carrier under the seat in front of me. Overall, she did really well.
Life Back in Los Angeles
I was back in LA after traveling for four months. I caught up with friends, doctor appointments, and adjusted to my new normal.
A Typical Los Angeles Adventure
I returned to Los Angeles and stayed at the house of a rock star – Ryan Shuck. Then I went to a party on a boat and ended at a mansion.
Feeling Strange
I was returning back to Los Angeles after traveling for four months. It felt strange because I no longer had a house to return to. My life was different now. I was a single woman with no home now.
Back to the U.S.
I found out that my doctor passed away, which was very upsetting. I went for a hike to reflect. The next day, I took the ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles and returned to the U.S.
Day 1: Merced, California
In that moment of loading up my car at this crappy 2-star hotel, I thought, “Is this what my life has become? Is this my new normal? Oh no.”
Leaving Los Angeles (Part 2)
I sat there eating in silence, crying. A feeling came over me that felt like I just slid back in life. I spent 15 years building a life; found and married my husband, bought and sold a condo, bought a house, and built a great career. Now it was all gone.
Leaving Los Angeles (Part 1)
I still couldn’t process anything. It’s a weird feeling knowing you should be feeling something, but you just can’t. I had lots to do from finishing projects at work, packing, and throwing a fantastic going-away party!
How I Decided to Ditch My Life and Become a World Explorer
In 2016, I separated from my husband of almost ten years. I hiked the John Muir Trail that year, solo, which gave me the strength I needed to move forward. In 2018, I decided to sell my house, quit my corporate job, and travel full-time around the world.
