I went away this past weekend... totally unplanned, unprepared, and last minute on everything... and it was wonderful. I came home Sat morning and told the kids... lets go out of town... we packed up... and left. I usually map out my road trips and plan stops for gas, food and such... I make sure directions are given on how to get anywhere I am off to, and this time, I didn't. We just got in the car and took off. I only knew that I take 85S to 65S to 10E and had no idea how far on any of these roads I go. Which exits were where I need to get off... no idea what exits may be good to stop at for gas, food and bathroom breaks... and I just did all this for the sake of sanity to get out... me and the kids.
We stayed at Keesler AFB and watched movies that night after eating pizza. Sunday morning we got up and got a late start as we were going to New Orleans... (the price of the room... was way better than I could have gotten in New Orleans... drove in... and then realized I had no IDEA that the Sugar Bowl (LSU vs OSU) was going on. Glad I made the choice of staying in Mississippi. Parking was horrible... but we found it. Went to the Aquarium, went on the Riverwalk and then went into the French Quarter. My daughter and I got beads (unearned by French Quarter standards) my son got a couple of footballs tossed down at him.. hehe... LSU colors.. but it was cool.
Had an awesome Tour Guide (you were awesome!!!) and now... my kids and I want to go back for a more planned visit and to go on the Ghost and Spirits Walking Tour. My daughter loves that stuff!!! So do I. My son, he would have been ok with it. :)
We can't wait.
While I was there, as difficult as it seemed to do any soul searching, and to do any thinking of the past year and all that has happened in my life. I was able to do a lot of it. I figured out some things about me. About my life. About what needs to change and what stays the same. I know who I am. I know what I want. I know what I need. As against New Years Resolutions as I am... since I am a procrastinator to the highest level... I have made one for this year. My kids and I will, and I mean WILL travel and vacation a lot. Even if for weekend getaways... we will. We have already started planning "cheap and affordable" weekend getaways in decent driving distance. Savannah, New Orleans, St. Louis, Tennessee, North Carolina, We will travel the SouthEast... All Year Long!!
If anyone has any suggestions of awesome places to visit within about 400-500 miles of Atlanta... let me know... Maybe we can check it out!
Love you all... Take care and be happy! Life is short and we all need to ENJOY IT!!!
~AngL~ 
