Just a little inspirational quote to start off the weekend right...

Thanks to ALL of my amazing followers and friends who support me.
Dream big!!!

LOTS of love,
-- Becky xo

Hi Friends,

Happy Weekend! I am not feeling 100% today so I decided to stay in and medicate myself the best way I know how.

Sleep.
Soup.
Sweatpants.
Stories.

I received another great book during the holidays - The Canada Chronicles. A Four-Year Hitchhiking Odyssey - it was written by Matthew Jackson, a Canadian journalist who quit his job and thumbed his way across Canada for four years (1997 - 2000). 

Has anyone else heard about this before? Or read it?

I am a hundred pages in and am enjoying it so far. He has some pretty hilarious stories to share about his adventure, and some heart-warming ones as well. I used to dream about hitchhiking but as a 'young woman' (& admittedly naive), I haven't ever taken the leap. Maybe one day when I have some kind of partner in crime to come with.....or not? (Don't worry Dad!) Haha. Either way, his book is really adding to my excitement for my own trip which is only 6ish months away. As a solo traveller (unless you would like to join me) there is a little bit of nervousness and apprehension about the whole experience - will people be friendly, welcoming and helpful? OR will they be uninterested and just plain mean?! Hah!

I highly doubt that I will come across that kind of attitude very often. This week alone I have been contacted by total strangers offering me suggestions on not-for-profits in their communities, things to do, places to eat and even their couches to sleep on! Thank you twitter!

I wanted to share a little excerpt from the book with you. It comes from Chapter 3, titled " Crossroads", just as he is finished giving his backstory and his about to hit the

"Ultimately, my decision to follow an unlikely dream has resulted in this book, eight years after the idea was first conceived. My primary hope is that it may restore some of that essential faith we seem to have lost in humanity, something we are in great need of right now, especially as the world's media seems bent on dissecting only the details of tragedy. Moreover, I hope that you will enjoy the book for its stories about Canadians, as well as for its humour, adventure and candour, and that it may inspire some of you to pursue your own passions.

Dare to dream big. Dare to laugh hard. At some point in life we, like Robert Frost, must all face a path diverging at the edge of a wood. May you choose your path wisely and may it make all the difference in your own life."

That is all for now! If you haven't already, please feel free to 'like' our journey on Facebook or join our e-mailing list...

Happy trails & travels,
-- Becky xo

One of my very best friends gave me a little book called 'Go Girl' for Christmas. "Go Girl! Risk, dream, make a new start. Above all, believe in yourself. Have courage and grab at like - it's all there for the taking." It is filled with inspirational quotes and I love love love it! What a great gift.

As I was reading through it today I came across this quote...

Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can.
I am determined to make my life canvas a SERIOUS piece of art this year. Bring on the paintbrush! 

Happy New Year!!

-- Becky xo

 

Hi Friends,

Now that I have you here on this website of mine, I would just like to express my EXCITEMENT for this huge project I am about to undertake. I am feeling so positive about the feedback I have received thus far, and I cannot wait to see this little project of mine (hopefully) grow into what I know it has the potential to be.

Thank you so much, already, for the amazing support and love. A special THANK YOU must be given to my lovely pal, Sara Farnell (a brilliant graphic designer in the making), who created the Roadtrip with Reason logo for me. What a gem!! 

Oh, goodness! So much excitement in the air. I cannot wait to hit the road....(in 9ish months). Heh!

Please check back here often for developments...as there will (soon) be a ton! You can also sign up to be on the e-mailing list here, where i will provide updates and reminders as the roadtrip planning progresses.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does."
                                                                                                                                                --Margaret Mead

Happy trails & travels,
-- Becky xo