So I had every intention of announcing this big news of mine tomorrow.
Reason being...I hadn't yet announced this news at work and the big day was going to be Friday!
{And trust me, it has been extremely difficult not talking about this on my blog!!!}
But, lucky you, somehow this news got leaked early at work and now it's safe to confirm any rumors!
But first, here are the results of all your guesses:
So you thought I got engaged, huh?
Nope!
And only a mere 14 of you thought I was preggers, eh?
Good call. Motherhood is not on this agenda of mine!
So...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls...
I am proud to announce that:
Yep! You heard me!
We're getting out of here!
Sayanara! Finito! So Long Suckas!
So... Here are the facts:
1. We're selling everything, and I mean everything, except for a suitcase each.
2. We purchased one way tickets and have no plans on when we'll be back.
3. We leave the country November 18.
4. First 80 days have been booked and paid:
SPAIN - 30 days, ITALY - 20 days, THAILAND - 30 days.
5. After that...who the eff knows.
It sounds crazy. It sounds random. It sounds spontaneous.
It sounds so UNLIKE me.
But, after our trip to Korea last May, we got that itch. That travel itch.
We figured this: We don't have kids and we don't have a mortgage.
So one day we decided why the hell not.
It's been crazy and I can't wait to finally be able to talk about this exciting thing that's about to happen.
If any of you are interested, we started up a travel blog called Filling in the Dots.
Feel free to read more on how we came to this decision and places we've booked so far. :)
Otherwise, I'll definitely be keeping you all posted! :)
Yee-haw!!
xoxo
What an exciting journey! I am so happy for the both of you and that you get to experience this together. I can't wait to read about all of your adventures! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for you to spill the beans on the blog too so I can finally hear more about your plans! Heading over to the other site now!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!!!!! That is soooo exciting!!!! Seriously, most people don't have the balls to do that. I am soooooooooooo thrilled for y'all! Gah! Going to be some amazing adventures, good and bad. Will def be following along :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing in every single way! If anybody can pull this off, it's you guys! Good luck with everything :) and I will be following along on the other blog as well! You go girl :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!! i was hoping it would be this!! I moved from Ireland to Australia a year and a half ago so if you guys are heading to oz drop me an email (ashleycupples@hotmail.com) and I'll fill you in all the hot spots to go to! some of the obvious touristy places arent all they are cracked up to be and my aussie mates have taken me to some serious wee gems of places!
ReplyDeleteso jealous your doing this on such a big scale!!!!!! your gonna have soooooooo much fun and so many good memoriees :)
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more people should have the guts to do this. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteCome and visit me in London! Seriously. Do it!
ReplyDeleteYayyyyyy :)! You better visit me. Or else. and Im in love with your reveal pictures.
ReplyDeleteAhhh so exciting! If I didn't have a mortgage I would totally want to do the same thing. This is what I love about blogging, we get to live through people who are more exciting than we are! I can't wait to see where you go.
ReplyDeletewow, that is awesome!!! what an amazing adventure!! you're going to have an amazing time! (also, love the cat in the bag)
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I totally guessed you guys were engaged. But this? Insanity! The good kind, of course. This is really awesome and I wish you guys safe travels. I'll be following along on your travel blog, obviously.
I can't believe it!! I never thought this would be it. I am so jealous right now. You're so daring to do this but I know it will be an experience you never forget. Congratulations, Michelle!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealoussssss, and so glad you are not engaged (so says the bitter girl)!! You are going to have an amazing time. This will be a much better work out then the gym :)
ReplyDeleteThat is just AWESOME!!! Love the idea! Can't wait to follow your adventures ;)
ReplyDeleteAHHH MISH!!! This is so exciting!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOH MY LANTA!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei am living through you!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC MISHY!!! i am so jealous and excited for you both and cannot wait to follow alllll along with y'all!!!
ahhh seriously SO happy you two are taking advantage of the sans mortgage and kids and DOING THIS! i would love to do something like this one day!
EEEEEEEEEEE cannot wait for more deeeets!! going to your travel blog right now!!
xoxox
Holy crap, this is awesome!!! :) SO exciting. One question, though - HOW do you do it? Like, financially, and everything? Seriously, not asking to be nosey. I would LOVE to do this one day, but we don't really have the extra money to quit working and travel. I can't wait to read all about your travels! Keep us updated! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I so want to do that! I've talked to my husband about taking a LOA at work for awhile and just travel. I think it'd be awesome! So cool!
ReplyDeletethat's amazing! i would absolutely love to do this - so adventurous! can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I'm jealous ;) I can't wait to hear about your journey!
ReplyDelete- ashley
afterninetofive.net
wow wow wow! I'm heading over to your new site now and will definitely follow you the whole way! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteTara
http://tarabelle-adropofink.blogspot.com/
Oh. My. Goodness.
ReplyDeleteNow this is EXCITING news. And also, jealous-making news.
I'm assuming you *accidentally* missed London/ the UK off your list...?
How can you resist a visit? Rain, wellies, jumpers, TEA?
Come on, people...
HOLY MOLY THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! I am so beyond jealous right now. I don't know if I could ever get up the balls to sell everything and travel the world, but for now I will live through your adventures! Good luck with everything!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I would LOVE to be able to do that!! I hope you will be keeping the blog so we can travel along with you guys! Woohoo!
ReplyDeletexo
Now THAT was totally unexpected but so VERY COOL. I think it takes lots of guts to quit your jobs, sell your things, and then makes plans for the MONTHS to come. To me, 30 days in a foreign land, at first, sounds daunting, but then I begin to imagine all the CULTURE, LANGUAGE, FOOD, EXPERIENCES, you'll both have and I CONGRATULATE you on the decision. You're right -- you're young, you have no other responsibilities except yourselves, and this is the time of your lives to explore the world. You will be SO DIFFERENT because of this trip. You'll appreciate others more. You'll learn so much about yourselves too. Good luck, guys! I'm rooting for you and can't wait to see how you grow through this experience!
ReplyDeleteOk, you are now officially my hero! Go forth and do amazing things =)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Oh my gosh!!!! How crazy and exciting!!
ReplyDeleteHow will you do it financially? Not to be nosey, but I'd love to travel like that one day but have no idea how I'd afford it! Lol
SO exciting! Congrats! Can't wait to read more about this!
ReplyDeletesounds awesome! we're moving overseas soon too. maybe our paths will cross. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! You guys are going to never regret this! I look forward to reading about your adventures :)
ReplyDeleteAHHHHH THAT'S SO EXCITING I'M GOING TO READ YOUR NEW BLOG NOW!
ReplyDeleteOh em gee.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you on the big decision!!! I get so excited and happy whenever I read about people making decisions like this one - totally spontaneous and WORTHWHILE! I can't wait to follow along :) What an experience this will be!
ReplyDeleteI have the biggest smile on my face, how exciting! I can not wait to "Travel" along with you!!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously?!!! That is amazing! I guess I was way off with my first vote of you getting a new job. But actually it is a new job - traveling the world and sharing it all with us! I am beyond excited for you.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!!!! I can't wait to follow along and see pictures from your adventures. Now is the best time to do something like that. No regrets!! Have an amazing time.
ReplyDeleteI AM DYINGGGGGGGGG, I just read your other blog in it's entirety. This is seriously a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I'm so glad you guys are going for it! I can't wait to live vicariously through you :-)
ReplyDeleteYESSS!!!!!! I am going to live vicariously through you like crazy! THIS IS SO EXCITING!!! Document everything (silly advice to a blogger)!!!
ReplyDelete(and ps. that was my guess on what you big news was so I've got a spring in my step what with the feeling like a smarty pants and all)
OMG GIRL, you are CRAZY and AWESOME!!!! Mostly awesome. I am SO excited for you two!! This is going to be the adventure of a lifetime! Can't wait to read all about it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so amazing! I cannot wait to follow along.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kara
@HeidiNae
WOW!!!! That is so amazing, you guys are going to have so many awesome adventures! :)
ReplyDeleteSO crazy! I am so jealous of you. That takes guts. I actually just found your blog and am a new follower... can't wait to read about all your adventures!! Hope you'll stop by my way :)
ReplyDeleteChampagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
i was really hoping this would be the big news, since this is pretty much the coolest thing ever. i can't wait to hear more, and steal your tips since i want to do this too. is it weird that i am doing a happy dance for you? because this is freaking AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So exciting!!
ReplyDeleteI.AM.SPEECHLESS. this is amazing!!! i'm following your travel blog and can't wait to see what adventures you two get into!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I will definitely follow your travel blog, if nothing else but to live vicariously through your adventures. This is going to be so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteOH HELL YES this is SO much better than any of the other options. I CANNOT wait to see where this takes you guys!! Best of luck! xox
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!!!! Ya'll stop in London around Christmas and we'll have a cup of tea! I should be there by then :) Yay!!!!!! ...Shame your not a CIA agent though
ReplyDeleteOmgggg that is SO exciting!!! I totally thought you had a new job and when you said the news was leaked at work I thought I called it. WRONG! How exciting and spontaneous!! Can't wait to follow along :)
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! Right as we move back to the States...
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best to be happy for you ;) and I will DEFINITELY stay tuned for lots of updates, new places to add to my "future travels" list, and all the other stuff in between!!
WOW!
Michele I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo damn jealous!!! I can't wait to follow your blog and follow you around the country. Live vicariously through you. So jealous. FOR REAL!!!!!! ahhh I am seriously green with envy right now. UGH!
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Damn Mish, I was looking forward to that mixed baby you were having in 8 months. But I did vote for the San Francisco one in hopes you could be a mere 2 hours away so we could meet and hold hands. Creepy much? Anyhoot, excited for you the Diz!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you and dizzy! That's so exciting! This is great to do before babies and settling down. This is a great adventure for you guys and I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS SO AWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! I am so jealous. you will be living my dream!! I read so many round the world traveler blogs. you guys might want to check out so-many-places.com ( I think that's what it's called, you'll find it!) they just left last month for their trip. sold everything they owned and took off! I cannot wait to follow you on your adventures!!!
ReplyDeleteFreakin' AWESOME!! I wish I had the balls to do that! Can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. That is crazy amazing and so gutsy!! What a wonderful, wonderful adventure.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo excited and so happy for y'all! It's my dream that I haven't been gutsy enough to pursue. I can't wait to read all about it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome!!!! I would love to just pack up and go somewhere! I'm sure you guys will have such an incredible time! Whoo hoo for you!
ReplyDeleteHoly amazing experience!!! I can't wait to hear all about your trip. What an adventure!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! ;D I've been following your blog for a while now and I thought you were moving! Well, if you guys ever decide to come to the Amazon - Brazil (a place that should definitely be in your route if you're travelling the world) I can give you some nice tips on places to stay and I can even show you around! (Yes, us Brazilians are like this!)
ReplyDeleteI'm heading to your new blog for sure!!
Good luck on your plans!
Becca
I feel so proud of myself that I guessed right! Wooo! Maybe our paths will cross on this wild adventure you have planned!! Hubs & I are hoping to hit up Japan in February and who knows where else! So exciting!!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty shit..
ReplyDeleteI'm joking, ha I just wanted to be different.
I am uber proud and uber happy for you/of you guys! I'm sure it will be super amazing and to say I am jealous is an understatement!
Can't wait to read all about it :) xx
So exciting! Looking forward to all future posts :)
ReplyDeleteJELLY TO THE MAX.
ReplyDeleteEspecially Thailand! I really want to see the wild, beautiful elephants and the scenery, so.... ENJOY EVERY MOMENT! For me? Thanks! ;)
Can't wait for you guys to start this adventure!
:)
I.Could.Not.Be.More.Jealous.
ReplyDeleteSeriously?!?! SO JEALOUS!
This is my dream!....now I just have to find someone crazy enough to do this with me...one day...one day!!
Gah! You lucky peeps!
Oh wow! I am so incredibly jealous. This has been one of my dreams. Can't wait to read about your travels!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH cool news!! I can't wait to read about your travels!!! Do you read La Mia Vita? Niky just moved to Madrid. And do you read The Boot Blog? There are so many international bloggers that you could easily have friends to see along the way!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! Super, super exciting!
ReplyDeleteyay so so amazing and exciting. Here are some tips from living in sicily for the past 2 years (coming home to cali in 2 weeks hallelujah!!)
ReplyDelete- do not attempt to go to the coliseum in rome on a wednesday. This is the busiest day, this is when the pope comes out on his tower thing...so EVERYONE is trying to get there. Way too crowded.
- Everyday most businesses/restaurants etc are closed from around 1pm-5pm, they take an afternoon rest/lunch break. Many times have we attempted to go grab lunch somewhere but forgot about everything being closed....be prepared to eat late dinners and maybe no lunch!!
- Drivers. are. bad. they really have no regard for signals...as most crossways are made with roundabouts...whenever there is a rare signal light/crossing be very careful, make sure it is clear...because people really just drive right through the red lights.
-make sure you carry small euro with you, they don't like getting paid with huge bills...we usually kept a stash of euro coins to take with us.
- all gas stations are pretty much little restaurants inside...with the best gas station food ever, like panini and espresso bar and gelato...italy is probably one of the best places to road trip just because the rest stops have so much goodies!!
if i think of anything else i will let you know...this is so exciting for you guys!! yay!!
holy balls! i'm away from the internet for a few weeks and i come back to you guys travelling the world?! could you get any cooler! i am so excited for you, so envious, and so happy you'll be sharing your journey with us all :) if you guys are still travelling in a year, i'll be moving back to germany and you can totes stay with me for free fiddy free :) ahhh so excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteOh my GAH!! How freaking exciting!! Why cant all of us have the guts?! I’d loooove to travel the world before kids become part of the Ventura clan!!
ReplyDeleteBut for now I will MOST deff live though you guys.. already started following your travel blog! Seriously cant wait!!!
S H U T U P!!! OMG... this is great!!! You guys truely inspire me to eff work right now and GO!!! I alwayssss say what you said.. no mortgage or babies so why not!!! Why not move where we wanna move right now.. .why not leave?! But travel like you guys?? OMG I'd love it!! You MUST fill us in the deets and I"m def gonna check out Filling In the Dots!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you girlie!!! Keep inspiring us all ;)
this sounds amazing! I am jealous, and can't believe you are making this dream come true on behalf of so many people out there! Have an amazing time. You should post items that you are selling on here!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely found your blog a few days ago on vickichristine...and then you commented on my blog...which btw was so sweet. THANK YOU :). SO...wanna swap buttons? :) and maybe give me a few blogging tips? I'm a tad new to this.
ReplyDeleteon a side note: i wish i had your guts. school needs to happen first i guess...then i can travel the world :)
OMG! I am so so so jealous! So here you are, saying that you're in San Diego and it's hot and YOU'RE ABOUT TO TRAVEL THE EFFING WORLD?! I don't think you get to complain... lol. Sounds super fun, hope you keep blogging while you're away!
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