So it’s been a while since I last wrote, but have accomplished much in that time.

Throughout June I traveled through seven countries in five weeks, seeing and temporarily immersing myself in the cultures of Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Geneva, Paris, Caen, and London. I will refer back to moments of discovery, growth, and challenge as I write.

I am blessed to have this time of post-graduation for self-discovery and research, which has been both enlightening as it has been frustrating. But with more light.

Reading helps me continue to grow, and if you have any recommendations please pass them on. My current obsessions are the alchemist and 48 days to the work you love. Next on my list are how to win friends and influence people as well as a “fun” read of love the one you’re with. When these are read all depends on their availability at the library, which I believe I will visit today.

I had a good experience on Monday as I toured the heb headquarters with a good family friend and learned about his career path. Immediately after, I met up with my aunt for a margarita on the riverwalk in san antonio. Both visits revealed to me how little, in the bigger picture, “what you do” has to do with who you are. It was so interesting to see my aunt in a light besides her obsessing over the wearabouts of her three children, and just talking to her about her. In life, it seems that people (good parents) immediately put all of their personal wants, needs, and desires aside once they have children.

This is not a bad thing, I have discovered, since it leads to productive and intelligent children. But it has helped me realize that this time, right now, is my time to make any difference I may make as an individual. To volunteer, create and discover as much as possible until the day where I may join and begin another family.

Time to go be productive and make that difference. Take out the recycling, check out those books, and exercise.