Here I am, sitting on my couch listening to the neighbor's dog barking, basking in the fresh cool breeze and the smell of fresh strawberry jam. In one short week my life as I know it will change forever. I will take that step into the unknown trusting that there indeed is a plan for me. Last night my mom and I purchased that one way ticket to the city of dreams one more time. This time it was a different feel, this time we knew it was certain. Last year at about this time we were at the same place, but under the impression I would be home at Christmas to stay. But as everyone knows, change is inevitable. It won't be long and I will see them again, but there was something very exciting and nerve racking this time around.
As I prepare for yet another great journey life takes me on I can't help but be thankful for where I am from. The midwest mentality grows deep in my bones, as it was instilled as a child that nothing comes without hard work and dedication. But let us not forget the love and compassion of my family. Without them I would be a lost soul on this crazy earth. But most importantly the faith to be confident that there is a plan that I can't see, and that I am covered in His grace and love. All of these things make me who I am today, and for that I would not trade grwoing up in small town Iowa for anything, although Hawaii is very tempting!
I hope that this journey will only make me stronger, which I know it will. Learning by; trial and error, mistakes, and opportunities not taken... But also by successes, goals reached, and pure luck- I know that this year will be filled with everything one can hope for and more.
So here goes, ready or not!
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