I realized the other day that Thomas and I are getting married in less than 7 months! The pure thought of that seems so crazy to me! My life is going to change dramatically in 7 months. I’m happy, scared, nervous, over joyed…it’s definitely a mix of emotions.
I got to thinking that not only does 7 months signify the countdown to my wedding, it also signifies the amount of time I have left in Texas before I have to move! I’ve surprised even myself this past year with my growing love for a state I never before wanted to claim, let alone stay in the rest of my adult life. Now that I know I’m moving away, and probably never coming back to live, I find I’m clinging even harder to the Lone Star State.
With a mere 7 months to go, and because I love making lists, I’ve decided to compile a list of the top 7 things I want to in Texas BEFORE I move away. I’ve come up with the first 4, but I’m open to any suggestions anyone wants to toss my way. Here’s what I have so far:
- Go to the State Fair of Texas. I’ve lived in Texas for 20 years and I’ve never been to the State Fair and neither has Thomas. This year we are going!
- Make the road trip from DFW to San Antonio one last time. I made this trip all the time when I was in my first years in college. I don’t know why I want to do this again, but I do. Gatorade, Funyuns and Skittles…here I come!
- Go to a Dallas Mavericks game. I LOVE watching basketball when I have to watch a sport. I also love cheering the Mavs on and have only been to one game ever. It was actually a great time because I got to watch it from a suite and it was right behind one of the goals. As much as I enjoyed getting spoiled that way, I’d also love to watch it from a poor-man’s seat!
- Go to the Paper Bear in San Marcos. This was a cute stationary and Texas-sized gift shop I used to go to back when I was in high school. I loved this store and I’d love to go back now to see if it’s just like I remembered it.
After your comments and suggestions, I’ve added the final 3, 4… 5:
- The Spring Blooms exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Thanks, Bex!
- Fiesta San Antonio at the end of April. Thanks, Mel!
- The Texas state capitol in Austin. I can’t believe I’ve never been there! Thanks for the inspiration, Nadia!
- Big Bend National Park. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do this. In fact, several years back Jes and I planned to go there on a roommate road trip but we never made it. I realize this is QUITE a stretch, especially since I’m working now and probably can’t get enough time off to go all the way out there. So in lieu of this, I would settle for Possum Kingdom. I’ve always thought that was a funny name, but I hear it’s beautiful and it’s less than 75 miles west of Ft Worth – totally do-able!
- Go to one last first Monday in Canton. This is something I actually hope I can do with all my bridesmaids
