Ontario

          This week I’ve been feeling homesick. In all my travels, this longing to be home has never particularly overwhelmed me like it has now. However, I am grateful that I’m not totally alone. I’m immensely glad to have Charlie with me. I don’t know what I’d do without him, I don’t believe that I could do this alone. It’s amazing how much company an animal can provide. The moments in which I’m playing with him, catering to him, and doting on him, I often think to myself ‘alternatively, what would I be doing instead if he weren’t here?’. If I spend too long in bed he wakes me up with a million kisses or grabs the nearest toy and shoves it in my face. I’d say it’s a rude awakening, but it’s far too adorable. Justin gave him the nickname ‘Sweet Bean’ and it has stuck since then. Words can’t describe how much I adore him.

          I’ve spent many hours, and days this week driving through Ontario. In three days I’ve made it from Winnipeg to Parry Sound, Ontario. With the majority of Ontario behind me, I am finally feeling relieved, excited, but also intimidated. Intimidated because there is still so much to see and a lot of driving ahead of me. I also know that the farther I go, the farther I am from home, security, and safety. I didn’t quit my job, pack up my car, and leave to feel a sense of security though. The sense of adventure outweighs the sense of fear. I refuse to let fear take a front seat in my life. I will never let fear be a driving force. How else would I turn my dreams into reality? Tomorrow we’ll be off to see Niagara Falls! Something I’ve always wanted to see, but have never had the chance. Until now.

Ontario

Terry Fox Monument, Thunder Bay, ON

Lake Superior, ON