Here I am

The plane shook but my nerves shook harder.

I've never been very good on planes, but I love to travel. I love to find myself in the most random of locations.

And this is where I am right now, somewhere random.

Lethbridge, Alberta isn't necessarily a travel destination for many, apart from avid golfing enthusiasts. But, I decided on a late February morning back in Toronto that it would be where I carried out my internship for CTV.

I arrived a week early so my mom, sister and I could make a mini holiday out of it. Yesterday was the day we were to rendezvous. We all flew in from different directions: Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto and met up in the Calgary airport. Mildly drugged (this is how I have to fly) it felt so good to embrace in the jovial family group hug. I hadn't seen my sister in so long and we haven't had a family getaway in forever!

My mom, as she is so good at doing, took the reins and plopped my sister and I into our pre ordered rental car. This woman is the most organized human being on the face of this planet. I kid you not.

We flew off down the highway, at the speed of an Albertan driver, to Canmore for the night.

This is where we would come through all seasons when I was small for a weekend getaway when we lived in Calgary with my dad. This place has changed so much, but it still holds so many memories for me.

This morning we were up early and heading out onto the open road with our choice Starbucks beverage in hand.

An overwhelmingly intense thunderstorm showered us throughout the two-hour duration the whole way south. But, there was a clear sky over Lethbridge (was this a sign?).

I've never been here before and didn't quite no what to expect. It's a mid sized town with all of the amenities. It's arid with wind that would mess even the most shellacked 'do' and so far the air smells like manure, maybe it's the season.

At this moment I'm settled into the lobby of the golfing resort we're staying at. I needed a short break from the estrogen packed condo. I love my family. But man, we all make such a big deal out of nothing.

But we're set for a great week together. There's a plentiful supply of wine, groceries and a stack of movies and books awaiting my attention.