travel

as i sit in the passenger seat of our car while jesse drives
i can't think of a more appropriate post for today
we are on our way to bumping lake near mt. rainier
for a fun filled weekend of hiking & camping.

i can’t think of anything more inspiring than getting out in the mountains & exploring.
something so new.
traveling/adventuring is about you and the world and how you fit into it.
near or far.
the next town over or a country across the world.
it’s about soaking up more and growing as a person.
it’s about learning as much as you can from others around you.

i’m mesmerized by all of the different cultures and ways of life in this world.
i am so intrigued and in love with adventure, exploring, travel, and always have been.
dream big and go far.
there is no better feeling in the world than this never-ending learning experience.

so, here’s to adventuring.
here’s to long road trips. here’s to the rush
of crossing a boarder to a new place.
here’s to feeling more in love and more alive.
here’s to packing light so you aren’t weighed down
by items, and can instead collect experiences.
here’s to taking far too many photos.
here’s to meeting locals. here’s to opening your mind
to a different way of life. here’s to trying new food.
here’s to staring at the beauty of a place in awe.
here’s to feeling far away from home. here’s to
appreciating where you’re from. here’s to being
your happiest and living life to the fullest.
whether it’s getting on a plane
and flying halfway around
the world, or exploring your
own hometown to find
a new hidden gem…
go out and explore.
dream. discover.
20 years from now
you’ll only be
disappointed in
the things
you didn’t do.

have a beautiful memorial weekend friends♥