People have asked me about my best experiences, what has changed about me, whether I got homesick, whether I am ready for it to be over, etc.
The best experiences/sights that will remain with me forever have been...the sunrises in Florinopolis & Machu Picchu, challenging myself with ziplines in Ecuador & Inca trail hiking & biking down the deadliest road, visiting Christ the Reedemer in Rio which has been a dream of mine for some time and the Silver Mines in Bolivia, eating some of the best food ever in Buenos Aires with my Mom. But the true beauty of the trip was all the people I met. So many different stories, experiences, outlooks, ambitions, and interests.
I got homesick twice. The day before my birthday as I was missing an incredible beach volleyball tournament back home and on the 4th of July.
I haven't so much changed as much as I have simply realized things about myself. A friend of mine has always been irked by my seemingly innate ability/ambition to invite as many people possible to events or car rides or trips because, well, why not??? Well, I think this ability, for better or worse, has only grown! I am still impatient as ever, but really tried working on it. The good thing about this trip was that nobody else had to feel the wrath of this bad trait of mine. I know many of my friends and the people that have been closest to me know exactly what I am talking about.
Ready for it to be over?? Who would want traveling to exciting and different places to end??? But, I am excited to begin the next step of my life, which is attending USC!!!
It has been the best experience of my life and wish I would have done it sooner.
A couple quotes that have always been in my head and even more so during the past months...
"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around"
"Thy lot, or portion of life, is seeking after thee, therefore, be at rest from seeking after it"
Thank you everyone for all your love and support. See you soon.
Good Things.
TB
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