Nicole (accent over the i) has a blog.

Yes, I am that important.

This is my attempt to stay in touch with everyone while I embark on this 10 week journey across the rough terrain of Europe. Or, for lack of better explanation, to keep my parents happy so that they have proof that I am alive and well.

I would like to start this first post by saying THANK YOU to everyone that has been incredibly supportive in making this decision and leap into the unknown. My parents especially, who have been nothing but supportive, when deep down I know they are worried about me and wish I would just stay right here in the STL where they can have a close watch over me. I love ya both to the end of the earth and just know that if you had not raised me to be a strong independent woman I never would have had the courage to even do this - so in some ways it's your fault - JUST KIDDING. :)

All that's left that's keeping me here is a day of shopping and mani's with Kiley, a date with my boy, a wedding, and a kickball game. And then I am off.

So, if you are interested in knowing what's going on, stop by from time to time and I will try to make it as interesting as possible.

I land in Paris on April 1.

Let the journey begin!