So Now What?

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.

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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.

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