We’re flying to New Mexico this weekend, arriving Saturday and coming back Tuesday. It’s been on the calendar for weeks — we’re going out there for a belated memorial service for Matt’s grandparents, who lived in Albuquerque and both passed away in the last couple of years. Matt’s parents and brothers and other relatives are flying out there as well, so it will a big family weekend. We’ll be spending time in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Despite the solemn reason for the trip, I’m excited about going to New Mexico. I’ve never been there, and I love adding another state to my list of places visited. I don’t think I’ve been outside of New York or New Jersey since late 2007, unless I’m totally forgetting about something. So we’re loooong overdue for a trip.

I’m psyched.