Take Risks and Live a Life You're Proud Of!

        As many of my immediate friends have already heard, I am indeed traveling to Ireland this Spring. Those who know me also know that this is a HUGE risk for me and is something that nobody ever thought I would actually do. Needless to say, I saw a poster attended an informative meeting and felt compelled and called that this was a chance worth taking. After many hours of debate, long conversations with people who have traveled to Ireland, and a study abroad application, I made my final decision and was accepted to study abroad. 
       Sitting in this chair right now, I'm already nervous. I have NO idea what I'm getting myself into, but the last time I felt like this was when I first joined my high school theatre program, that was a great experience so I'm sure this will be to! How would I know if I didn't try? My life has changed a ton in the past year. New friends, new outlook, new me. Maybe that is why I suddenly feel the need to do something I have never done before, or maybe it is because I feel that my time is running out, and if I do not do it now, I might not ever have the chance. 
       I think I'm crazy for doing it, but I also believe I'd be even more crazy if I let the opportunity drift by. I debated not going because one of my really good friends would die to travel to Ireland and I did not want to make her feel bad, but I realized something... I cannot let that stop me, after all she was the one who was pushing me most to challenge myself and go. To face my biggest fear and get on a plane (yes, I said a plane.) for almost 8 hours, four times the amount of time I'm used to. Now, I have not quite figured out how I'm going to survive the plane ride, but I know it will involve earbuds, my ipad, a blanket, and probably my coloring book. Maybe, I will challenge myself to finish a small coloring book or something, who knows. 
       I will do my best to keep my blog updated if I can or at least keep a journal while I'm traveling. Some sort of record of my experience, but I guess the point I'm getting at is when you feel that time is running out for you. Find one more thing, just one more thing that you never imagined yourself doing and just do it, because if you don't, you just might regret it. 


Keep Calm and Visit Somewhere New! 
Wherever that may be for YOU! 

A.B