SUMMER REFLECTION

This solo summer has been filled with highs and lows that I believe have shaped me as a person. Here's a reflection of this summer's evolution of becoming my own soulmate.

LIST No. 7

For the past couple days for no particular reason I've been in a "down and out" mood. I decided to make a list of things to be happy about in my life to look at for whenever I need a pick me up. I'm going to be adding to it every now and then as well! Here's too happiness and positivity!

CHANGE

A couple weeks ago I found myself in the position to do something bold, well as bold and daring as I can get at least.

I had planned on living with my parents over the summer, but when things in my life didn't turn out that way I thought they would I decided to go with the change. I chose to take the opportunity to change course. So I packed my things and went back to my own apartment, where I will be living for the rest of the year now.

I'm hoping that here I can have my own space to bloom into the strong woman I know I can be. It hasn't been easy so far, but I'm up for the challenge.

This is going to be a very interesting summer to say the least. I have a new apartment, roommate, job, scenery.

Everything is going to be just right.

VANCOUVER PART I

A couple of days ago I finally made the decision to buy a plane ticket to Vancouver, British Columbia. One of my best friends lives there, and I had never been to the city before so I figured it would be the perfect excuse to go and explore.

I'd like to think of myself as an independent and responsible person, however I find that I have become very dependent on my boyfriend for almost everything. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing, because I think that I'm so lucky to have a partner that I can rely on and who is loyal to me. However, I still want to feel like I can survive on my own, you know what I mean?

You see, Liam is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be able to travel for school (he's taking a trip to Europe soon). My program doesn't have opportunities like that so rather than just sitting around in my hometown (as usual) I have decide to take an adventure to Vancouver.

I'm so beyond excited to travel, but also I'll admit- I'm scared. I have never flown by myself before, let alone travel recently at all. It's certainly going to be an experience where I will be able to learn more about myself during my time alone. It will also be amazing to catch up with Andrea, and wander all over the city and make some great memories.

I'm excited to go on hikes, dabble in photography, try out new coffee shops and restaurants, and most importantly be able to be independent and free. I can't wait to see what Andrea has in store (she is a pro-travel guide by the way. fun fact: she showed me around Montreal for my first time there).

I'll be updating you guys more about this trip later, safe travels everyone.

PS. thinking of possibly getting my first tattoo there as well (but who knows what this trip will have in store just yet)