It’s almost the end of September. My birthday is a few weeks away, and as we ramp up to another busy fall season around the world for #DoTheDaniel, I’m also in the midst of a very difficult personal transition. You’ll remember that earlier this year, I decided to announce that I was stepping down from the blog. In my mind and heart, it felt like the right thing to do at the time. I wanted it to be the most grand gesture I could offer my current situation in hopes that it would change it. Or at least remind those involved that nothing is more important to me. (For the record, I still believe this very much.) Unfortunately, it did not, and yesterday I announced that I have changed my mind. I am human and I am allowed to do this after all. I will not be leaving the blog and I will not give up on my dreams in hopes of forcing someone to feel something that they no longer feel. In the midst of it all, I also seemed to have lost my inspiration to write over the last few weeks. So to say I have felt overwhelmed and emotional would be an understatement. Some days, it’s takes everything in me to not break down and cry in very public settings. Because although I believe that life provides you with the lessons you need when you need them, I’ve come to a point where I don’t know how much more I can take emotionally. Continue reading “So Now What?”
Let’s Celebrate People Going Outside
I feel like the word “adventure” should be my middle name. I know that sounds super cheesy, but I’m always up for a good expedition to the land of exploring something new about your surroundings and ultimately, about yourself. Over the years, I’ve really honed in on mastering the outdoors adventures, into nature. I have a feeling that one day, I’m just not gonna come back to the city at all.
A Family Vacation Like No Other
Every two years, my family hosts a reunion in a different country. It gives us an opportunity to not only reconnect, but to explore together – which trust me in my family is SUPER fun. We are far from ordinary and even further from boring. If you had a chance to read my introduction post, you know that this past year has been a tough one for me both mentally and emotionally. So, let’s just say that this vacation was long overdue.
Active Minds Need Interactive Designs
Learning has always been an issue for me. I don’t usually bring it up in conversations as an adult about how going through school was a bit tough, as it took me some time to comprehend basic things – such as counting my numbers, letters of the alphabet, vocabulary and more.