Hawaii.

Sunshine, blue skies, salty hair, pina coladas, sandy toes, love, and lots of smiles. 

This trip to Hawaii really helped me realize how happy this place makes me.

The last few weeks have been chaotic to say the least... I often close my eyes and transport back to the sun filled days laying on the beach and find peace in these memories. The next three months hold so much weight, and the pressure is already settling in. I am working to take things one day at a time, and let the stars align for me. I am so thankful for the confidence, compassion, sense of adventure, and lessons that college has taught me. I am also thankful for the passion I can feel inside of me and the opportunities that I will encounter. It scares me, but there are no shortcuts to any place worth going... Am I right? 

"There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it."

Judith McNaught 

Paris.

I love this city. I love the streets, the lights, the desserts, the atmosphere... Every time I go I wish I could stay longer, and this time was not unlike any other. I'll be daydreaming of Paris until I'm back again. 

"Paris is always a good idea." 

-Audrey Hepburn 

Wanderlusting.

Every morning I wake up and look at this beautiful map. It is a constant reminder of the opportunities around me. It is a constant fuel to my passion to travel. Next on the list is Atlanta (this weekend) and shortly after that, Paris <3

My next initiative is to never forget to satisfy my desire for adventure. To add pins to this map. To see corners of the earth that seem out of reach. To be inspired by the humans I see and interact with, and to find a way to contribute to them.

Even though it is simply an average Tuesday I am determined to make the most of it.
Focus on the good :)

Poland.

These last few months have been a whirl wind. I have been spinning in circles just trying to cross off every item on my to-do list. This week I am taking a step back and refocusing. I have not taken the time to do the things I enjoy, and I value that time more than most people. I think it will be a good first step towards balance and peace.

For now, my first initiative is to blog more. So here is a peek back into August and the beautiful memories from that month, specifically my trip to Poland.

Another one of my initiatives is to live in the present. I am so pleased with this trip and miss traveling dearly. But I am also conscience of the beauty around me today and I am going to indulge in that beauty. I want to be present. I want to love every second.

See you tomorrow ;)

xoxo