Here I Goooo.... (Almost)

Today I received an amazing, unexpected gift from my Mom. I am such a sentimental person that any quote, plaque, lyric or poem can bring me to tears. She gave me the perfect gift today and it is one that is so relevant to my final decision. The gift was a hanging wall box that has a quote on the front. The quote reads, "HUMANITY. If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart, if someone's burden was lighter because you did your part, if you caused a laugh that chased a tear away, if tonight your name is mentioned when someone kneels to pray, then your day was well spent." New favorite quote right there :)

This gift and quote made me realize a few things today. As much as I want to have the life I always planned to, things sometimes don't work out. Life is all about reevaluating and this is definitely one of those times. From a very young age, I made it a personal goal to always try and live my life for others. Of course going to school and getting my degree is important, but more importantly I want to keep my childhood goal. Taking a risk and living my life for others for a school year is not just what I want to do, but what I am meant to do. Why not begin living my dream life, now? Why Wait? Before life starts to get in the way, if I marry or have kids or a real job, why not start living now? WHAT AM I WAITING FOR? I won't be able to change the lives of many or the world if I am not proactive. I need to be in the center helping others, and my final decision certainly reflects that. I want to go to bed every night knowing I made a difference in someone's life and knowing my "day was well spent". 

Things are in motion for my adventure and I am beyond excited. When I think about telling people about this, I feel giddy. Ready and willing to look and find adventure, I am slowly but surely on my way to a great year in a new place. Things are falling into place and I am living out my dream. The minute I press "confirm" for my plane ticket, my best friend will be by my side and I will just have taken the biggest risk of my life! WISH ME LUCK :)