A common theme while completing tasks the past 6 months has been that everything takes longer than expected. Dave and I have completed numerous home projects over the years. When I ask him how long he thinks a project will take, I’ve learned it’s best to double the amount. In daily life I am typically…
Fearing the Unknown and Sleepless Nights
Counting Down the Days We leave in less than a month and there are a lot of emotions swirling around our house. If problems were solved by over-thinking at 2am, I would be a professional problem solver. We are all excited for the adventure ahead. However, we have created a life here that will be…
Gap Year Preparations
There have been few experiences in our life that have required this type of extensive planning. Our abundance of spreadsheets and lists would make all you other Type A’s out there proud! Here is a breakdown. These are some of the major items we had to check off our list to make this year a…
Exploring the World: A Family Gap Year Journey
Welcome to Adventures Awakened, our family gap year blog! Here you will find updates on our year of travel and adventure. Starting at the end of June 2025, our family will set out on an international journey for one year. We will be spending a month or two at a time in different countries all…