The Wanderlust Cookie

Wanderlust: A strong, innate desire to travel

Hey there fellow wanderlust!

Since starting this blog, I have been asked multiple times where the name comes from and what it means. So here goes.

Wanderlust is a noun. It’s definition is as stated above. A strong desire to travel. When using it in a sentence, it is correct to say “she is consumed by wanderlust”.

I have such a heart for travel. I literally want to see the world before I die. I love to travel tropical, and hope to extend my trips to Europe, India, Africa, Australia, literally everywhere. I am so blessed to work in an industry that allows me to take time off to travel. I am incredibly blessed with the clients that I have who ask me, “where are we headed next?” Instead of feeling any kind of dismay about me leaving. I have the best clients in the world guys. Seriously. They are amazing and I am so grateful for each and every one of them. They make my heart for travel not just a dream, but a reality.

So where does Cookie come from? That’s a more endearing story.

My nephew had some trouble saying my name when he started to talk. Courtney, as it seems, is hard for toddlers to say. After a few less fortunate names, such as, “Titty” (really not sure about that one, Mitch and Samantha?!?”) and “Cokie” (again…ugh!) he muttered, “cookie”. I RAN with it. Y’all, I didn’t even think twice. I was so happy it was something that wasn’t offensive, I was ALL about this name. Wait, was he pointing at the cookies on the counter behind me? I don’t care, I’m seizing the opportunity. If Courtney was too hard to say, Cookie was fine by me. Who doesn’t love a cookie?!

And so, 13 years later, Gavin has successfully dubbed me “Aunt Cookie” and the rest of my family has followed suit. I have been formally renamed Cookie.

Hence, ‘The Wanderlust Cookie’.

I hope you all have enjoyed reading my stories about life and love and will continue to enjoy the ones to come.

As always,

Until next time, keep traveling wanderlust!