...Frozen spoiler alert...

Some adventures don't go as planned. On this particular day I envisioned a positive outcome to our adventure, that I would regale you with hopeful stories of our future, but that simply isn't the case. In fact, I walked away reminded that this isn't a story I ever wanted to be living. It's not been a great day...

As we drove away from the office, Andy asked me if I wanted to see a movie. I asked him to decide as I was unable, unwilling, uninterested. He is a good companion. Faithful, courageous, stoic, unchanging in the face of misfortune. He is my Samwise. Should I fall, I am convinced he would pick me up and carry me to our destination. So he decided that we should buy two slices of cheesecake and sneak them into an afternoon showing of Disney's Frozen.

If you have not seen Frozen, one, go see it right away! Completely worth the time and cost. Two, do not read on any further...I mean it...don't you do it! If you have seen Frozen, please read on.

In every way, this animated film was just a pleasure to watch.  My husband and I both loved it, and we're both pretty picky about movies. The actors were superb in their characterizations, and the story was moving. I cried through most of it, though I'm not sure if that was because of the movie or because of the news we had received.

*SPOILER* When Anna receives a blow of ice to her heart, from none other than her sister, she and her companions are told that only an act of true love can thaw her heart and save her life. Her friends (one of whom is a hilarious snowman played by Josh Gad) seek to get her to the one who will give her true love's kiss and break the spell. At the climax, Anna chooses to sacrifice herself so her sister won't be killed, and this is the act of true love that breaks the curse.

It was a wonderful twist, and I was struck that she broke the spell by performing an act of true love, not receiving an act of true love. It made me consider how unfulfilling my journey will be if it's only to please myself. Now I'm asking, how will I sacrifice myself and my desires this year? Who can I bless on this journey?

The hardest part about committing yourself to an adventure a day? Finding new and exciting adventures! If you have any ideas for adventures I can go on this year, I'd appreciate your input!