Where in the World is Dakota?

Holy crap! I’m doing it!!
I’m on my first flight on my way to moving to freaking Italy. Like… what?! Who am I, and what the hell am I thinking?! LOL.

If I weren’t the one physically sitting here, I’d say this was a joke or a dream. I also can’t believe I’m still awake. I only slept about 20 minutes—30 if I’m lucky—before Elizabeth picked me up. I’ve nodded off a few times, but I’m REALLY pushing myself to stay awake until tonight’s flight.

Getting all of my luggage through DIA was quite comical, if I do say so myself. The strap I used to hold my two large black bags together was SO helpful. I would’ve been a complete disaster without it. The new security updates DIA implemented were smooth—no issues at all. Well, except both my carry-on and personal item were flagged… for my squishy cube and makeup remover wipes. Strange—but nothing wrong!

We just officially flew over Toronto—first time seeing Canada! Woo!

I met a kind stranger while boarding, and we had a casual conversation about why we were each flying. He was… not floored, but maybe astonished, that I’m just getting on a plane and moving to Italy. Never been there, just doing it. I guess it really is astonishing—or stupid—one of the two. :)

But really, I’m just walking in obedience to where I’ve been led and called to go.

This stranger also suggested I should write a book—knowing I’m doing this blog. Maybe I will… actually use that master’s degree I paid for, haha. Funny enough, he isn’t the first person—someone who knows nothing about me—to say that. Maybe they’ve all been messengers from the Big Man Himself. I know this man would be one person to buy my book—1 is better than none!

I don’t think any of this felt truly real until the plane actually took off. Up until that moment, I was pretty terrified and questioning if I was doing the right thing. But deep down, I know I am. I also know God didn’t stay behind at DIA—He’s right here with me, and He’s already in all the tomorrows I can’t see yet.

As someone wise once told me: One day at a time.

Let the adventure begin!

Goodbye Colorado!