The Most Satisfying Part...

 ...of a list, is crossing things off. It actually releases dopamine, which not only feels good, but motivates you to do more. So, I may well indeed, be a dope(amine) addict! I have a confession to make. This is just between us... If I have a big list, and do something not on the list, I will write it on, just to cross it off!

I managed to find a map of Canada, with all the National Parks, covered in gold foil. You scratch it off like an Adventure Lottery Ticket as you visit places. It' so "Me"! This may be one of the coolest/nerdiest things I have ever seen in my life! This one is too precious to travel, so I will still take my National Parks Bingo card that Gavin and I worked so hard on! I may make another one with Provincial Parks.

This is hanging in the hall outside my bedroom. I will see it every night before bed. Sweet dreams!



However, I can't have just one method. I have a map of Canada to highlight routes on, and a map of Alberta. I will get maps of all the provinces and territories as I visit them. You have no idea the endorphins I get from this!!


As a teenager, I had an Alberta map hanging in my room.
I highlighted roads I travelled, and put a star on places my friends lived.


There may be more that one National Park and some Provincial Parks in my upcoming adventure!

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