If I were to measure my year in smiles, I would say it was a fairly big year. Today marks the day I left to begin my journey abroad exactly one year ago.
When I close my eyes and let the memories from my trip wash over me, many things come to mind. Laughter. Adventure. Train rides. Red wine (and purple lips…). Sunsets. Friendship. Couch surfing. Dancing. Kissing. Salty Mediterranean waves.
In theory, I suppose you can say that I changed. I was no longer safe, I was bold. I stopped thinking and started acting. But when I think about it further, I realize that I really just found the person I have always been; the person I never got the chance to be before. I have always been someone full of life and curiosity, I just simply never had the opportunity to express it.
After spending the first half of the year finding myself, I spent the second half of the year in reflection. And now, I suppose you can say my reflection is coming to an end and I am beginning a new chapter called “How to Further Yourself” (hence my blog to track my progress). Now that I know who I am (mostly), my job is to continue growing. So really, my journey abroad was just the beginning of my next journey into adulthood.
And so my new adventure begins…
Per my title, today holds another anniversary for me: The half way mark of my 30 Day Yoga Challenge. I began this challenge in effort to become more physically and emotionally flexible. After spending 15 days stretching myself beyond my limits, I have discovered a few things about myself: (1) I actually can commit. I was always a “dabbler”and never consistently practiced. Now, I officially understand how to flow through poses (and through life). (2) I am flexible. Who knew? And finally, (3) I will mostly likely never ever be able to do the splits… and I am okay with that.
Heres to another year! Adventure on. -KB