I got this. That was always my first thought when heading into a new adventure or hurdle. For 24 years I was always confident in my ability to overcome any difficulty that may cross my path. It was something I took for granted and should be thankful my parents gave me the unique opportunities that instilled this mantra into my life. Lately, I've lost some of that all-around confidence and am not sure which type of career I would like to pursue.
I recently reflected upon the times I was truly the happiest. My conclusion was that throughout my childhood, and young-adult life I have always been on the move. I have been passionately working towards goals or fulfilling bucket-list items. I was traveling to races, family vacations, soccer tournaments, and as I aged I began traveling for work. It wasn't until about two years ago, after one of the most disheartening career searches I could have ever anticipated, that I had accepted a job in which travel and vacation time are limited. I think this has played the largest portion in losing that zest and confidence that life will work itself out in it's own time.
I'm a person who needs to explore new places, experience different ways of life and cultures, and ultimately, "exhaust myself in the glorious pursuit of life". If my passions were translated into a career I would love to be a travel writer or travel agent. I want to share the world with the world. My joy comes from helping others create memories that will last a lifetime and in the process showing travellers the world outside of their comfort zone.
New cultures excite me and traveling the world while experiencing life from different perspectives is the most addicting drug in the world. It inspires me. I'm not sure where my journey will take me next, but through this reflection I've learned as long as I stay true to myself and cater to my desire to explore I will be a life long optimist. I know that my hard work will pay off into a career I love as long as I can keep building my life experience.
So before we journey on into the next dark alley, here is to travel and enjoying the memories that are made between the miles. Cheers!
