Time for travel

I have reached the point in the preparations of traveling that I can't stand.  It is now about 36 hours til I get on a train and head to the fabled spot of Huntington Utah.  A small quaint arid town at the foot of a beautiful mountain range, made famous by mining for the mystic emery county coal.  I said that I can not stand this part of the preparations and now I get to explain why.

First:  Work, I have one more day of work and I already know the hardship that comes with the last day before an extended break (people working for the schools do get these every now and again, but definitely more often then those not employed by the schools).  The kids will be a little on edge due to the great week off called thanksgiving break.  One of the few breaks that actually has a holiday name in it by the way. 

Second:  House-  this one is strange because there is so much to do.  I must pack and clean all that I have expanded into.  The basement currently looks like a donation center store room with no organization due to the expansion of clothes, books, gadgets, electronics, and magazines that have found their way out of my room and into living room, laundry room, store room, and bathroom (don't ask).  This leaves me only tonight and tomorrow night to get these things in order and finish all packing before the big travel day.

Third:  The travel day.  I don't know why but I get very anxious about travel.  I know that modes of transport today are safe and that really isn't the problem, it is the idea that I have to get out of my comfort zone and make my way to a new destination.  One day I will be okay with changes in my norm but today is not the day.  Not to mention that we get to take the train.  A great way to travel through some of the most beautiful country in the United States, but 13+ hours on a train with many strange and fascinating people.  It is a long time for somebody that has self diagnosed ADD to stand.  There are only so many computer games that one can play before boredom sets in, as well as so many pages of a book that one can read before they lose interest.  I am blessed with the ability to not sleep or get comfortable in confined spaces and as such usually have a hard time traveling for long distances in anything. 

There is my apprehensions for Saturday.  I am excited however to see family and friends.  Yes I am friends with my family, as strange as that may sound.  The best part about traveling is reaching your destination and getting to enjoy the company of good people that you know and trust.