Road trip

We're setting off on Day 2 of our road trip adventure. We woke up in Needles, CA this morning around 6, had delicious continental breakfast at a place called the Giggling Cactus, and were on our way. Right now we are in Arizona, surrounded by an arid yet mountainous desert. Though it's not the most comfortable situation possible, I love being in the van. I love watching all the different landscapes pass me by. I love how I can feel myself getting even closer to my team. I love how we performed an acapella version of Someone Like You last night while I was driving and all our phones had died. I love being absolutely nowhere in particular.
 Today, we're stopping at the Grand Canyon. I get to see the Grand Canyon! How amazing is that. I feel as though all these tiny little coincidences keep lining up in a beautiful way, and I don't know if I've ever felt freer. Thank you universe, for continuously blessing me with more beauty than I ever imagined was possible in everyone and everything (or at least the ability to see this beauty)

~V

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