A Little Bit Stronger

You may or may not have noticed that I changed the name of my blog. My students found it, so those who can find the new one can have the privilege of reading it.

This post is going to be a bit more personal. A month ago, I found myself in a tough spot. I was coming up on a fork in the road. The destination was and is my 30s.  Last weekend, a friend and I sat down at a café, drinking coffee and eating the most delightful white chocolate cinnamon rolls we have ever had the pleasure of devouring. We were talking about using this year as a platform from which to launch our future endeavors. He mentioned that he was afraid of making the wrong decision, but I assured him that won't be the case. Here's why:

Every decision that we have made has led us to this exact moment in our lives. 

For us, it led us to that deep conversation over coffee and sweet treats. For many of you, it has led you to school, family, and adventure. While there are moments I look back on things and wonder what could have been, I quickly shake it off and refuse to live with any regret. Every decision shapes who we are; every experience can be seen as a challenge we can overcome or an opportunity to see how fortunate we really are.

For me, this year is about feeling absolutely fantastic in my own skin again. Sure... I am a confident woman, but I have had experiences in recent years that have made me doubt my abilities at times. Since coming to Madrid, my goal has been to rekindle the passion in my life through different things.

Traveling - Segovia

Poetry Slam - Chueca, Madrid

Cute cafés - Malasaña, Madrid

Traveling, drinking coffee, indulging in the creative arts, and taking time to explore Madrid have been essential to my growth. I'm taking on a bunch of different projects this year both at school and in my own life. Can't wait to share them all with you! Until next time.