Well, we have officially surpassed our one year mark, from when we left our jobs last year to travel. This last year has flown by so quickly, that I have a hard time remembering everything that has happened. This year has been filled with so many obstacles and struggles that I would have to say, it is the hardest year that I have gone through yet, but I could not have ever made it through everything without my husband. Even after coming home to all of our creature comforts, the desire to leave and travel still lingers. I feel like we were cheated out of our year off for travel time that we had worked so hard toward. I feel like what was meant to be a magical year off, turned into one of the hardest years of my life, struggling with medical issues, and depression. I feel like this last year has just been a cyclone mess of uncertainties, struggling to adapt back into a “regular lifestyle“. Even with everything that has been thrown at us in the last year that was meant to put us down and out, has only made us stronger. I truly feel like we can do anything together and we will never stop pushing for what we want the most in life. We may be grounded for now, but mark my words, the travel and vagabond spirit is rooted deeply into the both of us and we will find our way getting lost in the world again.
As we attempted to settle into day-to-day life again this past year, we came to the realization, that when you work day-in and day-out, your life passes you by so quickly, and you forget to treasure every precious moment. We are learning to be better at treasuring those little moments while at home, but there is just something about traveling and opening your heart and soul to the world that changes you as a person and slows down time. My wish, is that everyone who has ever dreamed of traveling and exploring the corners of the earth is able to do so. Nothing should ever hold you back from your dreams. Because of this, I am working on a small project that will hopefully help to inspire others to travel and overcome some obstacles standing in their way. Stay patient with me, but I will have some big announcements coming up soon. Until then, remember, “It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus….
Also, you know, be silly and have fun
Love you both! Keep chasing those dreams and reaching for the stars.