It's a really bittersweet day today. On one hand I'm really happy with how far I've come, but on the other, I wish I was still in DC. Actually, I wish I was in DC on both hands, but nevertheless, I'm happy. For those wondering, today is the one year anniversary of when I went to Washington DC and everything inside me kind of changed.
As you may remember, I'm a Professional Scared Person, so imagine my surprise when I jumped into a five day trip to the capital with little to no thought. I mean, I had had a bad couple of weeks. I wasn't getting to where I wanted to be despite working as hard as I could. My grades weren't really the best. I was having issues with one of my friends. Life was becoming overwhelming, and I didn't know what to do. I needed an escape, and I found one.
Seemingly out of nowhere, one of my friends from high school, with whom I had spoken only a handful of times in the previous two years or so, messaged me on Facebook. She told me that she wanted to take a trip to DC and that I should go with her. Maybe an hour later my flight was booked. Now, some people may call it irresponsible, but I call it something that I had to do. I needed to get out of my comfort zone, and I needed to get out of Orlando.
So here we are. On this day, a year ago, I was on a plane to the best trip of my life. I learned so much about myself. Turns out the friend I went with didn't exactly have the same agenda (whoops), so I got to explore a lot of the city by myself! It was a ton of fun. I'm not going to go into exact specifics because I could do that for days, but it was amazing.
I feel like the real change occurred when I returned to Orlando, though. I wasn't really putting up with people the way I used to. I realized that if I wasn't being treated the way I wanted to be treated, I could leave. I felt rejuvenated at school. I was more motivated to work toward my future than ever. Everything was falling into place.
And now it's a year later. There have been a few speed bumps along the road, but I'm still moving forward. I'm not feeling like I'm in such a rut anymore. I have people in my life that mean the most to me. I'm trying to make strides in my hopeful career. I mean, I might even be applying to grad school this fall! I'm not apologetic for the things I like, and I'm happier than ever with the direction in which I am moving.
It's crazy to think that it's been a year since I got on that plane, but it also feels like it's been five years. Taking that spontaneous trip taught me that there are bigger and better things out there, and that I can go get them if only I take a leap of faith. I shouldn't let being scared hold me back.
I can't believe how much has happened this past year, but I'm even more excited about this next one. I already know it's going to be better than ever and I can't wait.
As you may remember, I'm a Professional Scared Person, so imagine my surprise when I jumped into a five day trip to the capital with little to no thought. I mean, I had had a bad couple of weeks. I wasn't getting to where I wanted to be despite working as hard as I could. My grades weren't really the best. I was having issues with one of my friends. Life was becoming overwhelming, and I didn't know what to do. I needed an escape, and I found one.
Seemingly out of nowhere, one of my friends from high school, with whom I had spoken only a handful of times in the previous two years or so, messaged me on Facebook. She told me that she wanted to take a trip to DC and that I should go with her. Maybe an hour later my flight was booked. Now, some people may call it irresponsible, but I call it something that I had to do. I needed to get out of my comfort zone, and I needed to get out of Orlando.
So here we are. On this day, a year ago, I was on a plane to the best trip of my life. I learned so much about myself. Turns out the friend I went with didn't exactly have the same agenda (whoops), so I got to explore a lot of the city by myself! It was a ton of fun. I'm not going to go into exact specifics because I could do that for days, but it was amazing.
I feel like the real change occurred when I returned to Orlando, though. I wasn't really putting up with people the way I used to. I realized that if I wasn't being treated the way I wanted to be treated, I could leave. I felt rejuvenated at school. I was more motivated to work toward my future than ever. Everything was falling into place.
It's crazy to think that it's been a year since I got on that plane, but it also feels like it's been five years. Taking that spontaneous trip taught me that there are bigger and better things out there, and that I can go get them if only I take a leap of faith. I shouldn't let being scared hold me back.
I can't believe how much has happened this past year, but I'm even more excited about this next one. I already know it's going to be better than ever and I can't wait.
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