Maybe I was exaggerating..

   Last week, I decided to quit being responsible and travel the world. 
   While I was exaggerating a little (I still want to finish school and have a career and a mortgage and life insurance etc.), I really am going to take a break and experience life a bit more. 

   I now present a list of my concerns and ambitions (but not in that order):

Ambitions:

• I want to visit (at least) one "exotic" location a month (basically, one bigger trip)
• I want to learn to surf
• I want to meet new people and collect their stories (and pracitce my storytelling)
• I want to film my adventures and make bombtastic travel videos/guides
• I want to make memories, cultivate meaningful relationships, gain a more accurate world view, and learn more about myself

Concerns:​

• Isn't this the time of my life where I'm supposed to be responsible and laying the foundation for the rest of my life?
• If I'm going to be taking a break from school, shouldn't I be working more and saving up? 
• What if I start going and decide I'm not cut out for this kind of adventuring? What if my anxiety resurfaces and I end up being unable to enjoy my travels?
• How am I going to pay for all of this?
• What if I loose friends because of jealousy? 
• What if I actually become "successful" as a travel videographer?
• What will I be missing by spending less time with my family and friends?
• What if I become a different person?

   I'd imagine that these concerns area actually pretty common among people my age. There is a lot of uncertainty, and us mere mortals usually fear change. I think this is where my faith helps me. I truly believe that I have a Heavenly Father who knows and loves me. This means that He wants me to enjoy life and improve myself. I guess I just need to trust that the changes that I'll experience will be positive!

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