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Myrtle Beach?! A Conundrum for Sure...


“I’m going on a nomadic adventure,” my bestie explained. “You should join me in Myrtle Beach from July 31st through August 5th!”. I was excited for the prospect of getting the rock out of Dodge while crashing a true adventure…for about 30 seconds. That is, until I allowed this very sparkly idea she threw my way to be all but snuffed out with my emotional pain and big, grown-up responsibilities. Oh, and my own family vacation just the week prior. It seemed a ridiculous thought, but with not much more to do than book my flight and pack, a little bit of sparkle remained around this girlie trip to Myrtle Beach. Who knows?! It could just be the most fun!

And as serendipity would have it, my perceived obstacles were all taken care of without me having to do a damned thing! Flight prices went down from my first serious searches, a family commitment I needed to be in WI for was now scheduled the day after my return. My awesome pet care-takers agreed to stay on another week. I was crashing my friend’s soul journey in a place we’ve talked about visiting together for decades. Hot damn, everything really is working out for me!

Worried my emotional state would bring down the vibe of this party, I prepared myself as best I could to have a good time…or at least not a bad one. I set sparkly intentions, asked for help from the Universe, sent reiki to myself and everyone who would be involved on our journey. Like many, I enjoy paying special attention and offering gratitude for the good stuff in life. This is especially useful when going through a “Dark Night of the Soul” kind of experience, and to keep myself afloat during those times, I mentally jot down all the goodness I encounter throughout my day. Usually, we share those as a family with our nightly “Gratefuls”, but right now my soul requires I just record them in the present moment. Baby steps.

So, although I had to leave my kiddos much too early after having just returned home from our family vacation, my travel day to Myrtle Beach was stellar! I had a soulful conversation with a dear friend on the way to the airport, it was gorgeous sunroof-open kind of weather, I enjoyed my solo road-trip listening to inspirational content and MUSIC! I was walkin’ on air when I arrived at Terminal 2, and blew right through the TSA checkpoint and to my gate…with my to-be-checked bag still in hand! And full of all the liquids not allowed in carry-ons. Hmmmm… But yes, even that was solved without a hitch. My airline simply switched the fee I paid to check my bag to carry-on status, as it was small enough. All taken care of, and no baggage to wait for ‘round the carousel in Myrtle Beach!

I messaged my bestie that I was out at the curb and she was there in a flash, ready to start our adventure! My achin’ heart (and back – that’s another story), sent a little twinge through my being for a brief moment, but I was so relieved to be able to set that down and go with the flow of our first night in Myrtle Beach. I was slightly nervous to ask, but my soul already knew the answer – Yes! She would write in tandem with me about our shared experiences on this trip. Truth be told, that was the only sparkly idea that got me to book my flight in the first place. I knew I needed help to find myself – my writer self, and because there are no coincidences, I have the gift of a best friend who has been writing for years and hasn’t stopped. Ask and It is Given, for reals.

While our trip was one full of memories and experiences I am so grateful to have shared with my dear friend, it is doing this that is turning out to be the most fun. From my toenails to my crown, thank you, Lisa K. Adams of Haven’t Done Anything Yet. Thank you for letting me lean on you when I was too weak to stand on my own. Thank you for showing me the way. Thank you for witnessing me as I am now. Thank you for your sage advice and patience as I am becoming…ME! And that’s all I’m asking for…each and every day!

If you haven't already, please check out my friend's Myrtle Beach experience for her take on this co-creation of a trip!

My Dark Night of the Soul Journey here at That's All I'm Asking For...was necessary to reach where I am today. While I am still working through the residue of a lifetime of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve me, I am so grateful to be the most authentic version of myself I have ever known. If you're curious, please join me as I continue this adventure of me. It has been a journey worth taking, for sure!
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Location: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

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