You Are An Explorer

YOU ARE AN EXPLORER
Your mission is to document
and observe the world 
around you like you've 
never seen it before.
Take notes. Collect things
you find on your travels. 
Document your findings.
Notice patterns. Copy. Trace.
Focus on one thing at a 
time. Record what you are
drawn to..

I found this quote on Pinterest and instantly fell in love with it. My heart is always full of dreams to travel. I know that a lot of people love to travel, but I can't explain to you what traveling does to my brain. I crave it every second of every day. The chance to go someplace new, or to discover something new in a place that has become familiar. There is nothing in this world that inspires me more than traveling. I am mesmerized by the different cultures and people throughout the world. All I want is to learn as much as I can from those around me, and to become lost in others beliefs and traditions. Isn't the world just so fascinating?? Traveling is a never ending learning experience.

This past weekend I went on a little road trip with my brothers, dad, and grandpa. I have been really stressed lately, and needed to clear my head. Although it was only for a day, being someplace new helped me feel better about everything that is going on in my life. It was a little breath of fresh air to leave all my troubles behind just for a day, and to lose myself in a place where no one knew me. Sometimes that is all you need. A fresh field of faces, and a fresh start. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have to travel, and that I am healthy and have a body that allows me to do just that. I am grateful for a heart and mind that is so inspired by learning about different cultures, places, and people. I know that for the rest of my life it will continue to be a thing that pushes me forward, and inspires my day-to-day life.