Another Passport Stamp

When destiny calls you, you must be strong

I may not be with you, but you got to hold on

Now that I’m less than a month away, I think it’s finally safe to share. I’m going to India! I’ll be there for almost 2 months, from May 4th to June 23rd. I’ll be going for work so most of my time will be occupied with that, however I’m incredibly excited!

With this and my sabbatical all in one year, it’s definitely the year of change. And with change comes fear. And insecurities. And doubt. But I have decided that my word of 2018 is going to BRAVE.

Destiny has called me, and I must be strong–I have a path laid out in front of me and it’s going to take me in many directions and far, far away from my family. That’s been the hardest part in all of this, knowing that I’m going to be missing some important dates (my grandma’s birthday, my niece’s birthday, Mother’s Day, my birthday…). I have to remind myself, though, that they’re with me in everything I do.

Last year was garbage, but I had to put my family first. This year, I’m learning how to balance the two. I’m learning that I need to do some things for myself, and that doesn’t make me selfish or mean that I’m abandoning my family. I’ll admit, I think I’ve used my family as a crutch to not push myself and to be, well, brave.

I’ll be sharing more about the trip as I get closer to it, but for now just know that I’m excited and scared and nervous and so ready for this.