I purchased my flight to Bangkok today. It leaves on Friday, 5/17. I’m awash in emotions – especially because I’m at my parents’ house right now. I’m so grateful I got to take this trip home before I left and I know how much it means to my mom. She’s going to have a really hard time with this and I feel absolutely horrible about it. If there’s been one thing I’ve tried very hard to do nearly my entire life, it’s cause my mom any emotional sadness. And here I am, leaving. The thing I’ve realized, though, is that I have to love my life and in order to do that I absolutely must spread my wings and try to fly. If I never take risks mediocrity is certainly the only thing I’ll ever find. I need more. I must have more. Big changes are on the horizon, but I’m ready for them. I’m prepared to see where this world takes me and what this life has in store. It’s going to be a remarkable ride. Of that I’m certain.

Gratitude List:
Time with family
Time with friends
Time to fly