July 18, 2012

My post on Sophia’s Toy Stories got a lot of feedback from you. I think it struck a chord in many  of us. Thanks for sharing your stories in the comment section.

Here’s something from the same child who said, “It’s my childhood. Don’t give it away.” A major travel bucket list. Places to go before she’s married. Because… does no one travel after they’re married? Haha.

I shared this on Instagram before but it only showed the top half then.

Even as a toddler she’s always been fascinated by the world around her. It started with monuments, then maps, then she learned how to read. And it became unlimited. Here, she was 7 years old, telling little Lily about the world.

She not only wants to travel. She plans to save the world.

The globe was one of her favourite toys.

And when the Japan earthquake happened, she did this.

She has seen a teeny part of the world. Here’s a picture from one of our trips to Niagara Falls.

She’s the appreciator of wide open spaces. Whether in Canada…

Or just an hour away from our house.

I recently had to give a list of my Perfect 10 destinations. I had some trouble filling it up. Could it be because I’m already married? Just kidding. And so I just borrowed from Sophia’s. I will share my list once the link is up. I have to add that the reason she has this mindset is because I shared with her the story of her Lola, my mom. My mom did a lot of traveling before she married my dad. She always told us to “see the world first, before you get married.” I’m glad I did.

How about you? Where are the places you want to go to? And what’s your deadline?

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