........and we're off!

7:28 am - hit the open road, but not before stopping by the poker chips and arch to take the last pictures I will ever take as a resident of Reno. Getting up was the roughest part....four hours of sleep will do that to a girl :\



What's the first thing I see outside of Reno?


nothing but me and the open road


Welcome to Death Valley. I can't even begin to explain how wonderful it was to not have ANY cell phone reception.




who thought this would be a good idea in the middle of the hot Nevada desert?


driving past Area 51....I think? and passing a bunch of hummers


Vegas at last! Anyone who uses google maps, listen up: their directions are WRONG! I got lost trying to find my hotel because google told me to take exit 76A instead of 76B, then met a handful of people who also got lost using the same directions. Driving through Vegas traffic on a Friday at 5pm is not. fun. at. all.

I stayed at the Primm Valley Resort just outside of Vegas and rode their awesome rollercoaster.



the strip at night

friends never say goodbye

With just one more day left in Reno, I can't help but reflect on my time spent here. I've learned a lot about myself and the type of person I want to be in the future. I'm grateful for all the friends I have made over the past few years, as well as the people I've had a chance to reconnect with. Friends whom I cherish and will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you to everyone who had a part in this chapter of my life, but it's time for me to embark on a new journey. Please keep in touch.

Love,
Wendy

T-minus 2 days

I had a 2nd lovely farewell dinner at Santa Fe restaurant which is known for its family style Basque dining. I had no idea what Basque food was before moving to Reno, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorites!!






Thank you to everyone who came and wished me a safe trip!

T-Minus 3 days

Our poor living/dining room has been turned into a disaster zone :( I'm about 90% packed, waiting for Thursday to roll around so I can load my car. In the meantime I've resorted to creating some interesting concoctions with all of my left over food. Anyone up for cabbage and broccoli soup? MMM MMM good!

Goodbye Dinner #1

We need a Claim Jumper in Texas!!! We're known for "bigger is better" and what's bigger than a plate of Claim Jumper ribs or their massive chocolate cake?? It's only a matter of time...

Dinner was a fantastic success, although dancing probably should have been cut off a little earlier lol. Thanks to all the girls for coming out and bidding me farewell on Saturday. You are all precious friends who will be missed dearly.