I have arrived in the Philippines! I am in a completely new culture, and couldn’t be happier. Sometimes it hits me. I look around and realize that I am actually on The Race. I had watched travel videos at my desk for so long before I started this adventure. I longed to be away, to travel. As I got off the plane in Manila, I realized it; I am DOING IT!! I’m not longing anymore, I’m not hoping and wishing. I am actually putting into motion what I want my life to be. I am no longer sitting at a desk that I so strongly resent, I’m in an airplane seat. I’m not tired every moment of my 9-5, I am exhilarated. I am not seeing the same people in the same routine for the rest of my life. I changed, and I get to meet new people, experience new cultures, listen to exotic music and surprise of all surprises; I get to live my life. Life is about choices. I could have easily chose to not go on The Race. It’s expensive, 11 months is a long time, I had a great job, student loans, bills, cars, dogs….etc. The thing is, everything is a choice, and deciding is the hardest part. After making the decision, it all seems to fall into place. Work hard, keep going, eyes on the Lord. We all have the power inside of us to make our lives what we want them to be. I choose to be a follower of Jesus, and to let him love me everyday. I encourage you to not be stuck. Do not be miserable, you were created for more; you were created for a wildly adventurous life. You were made with the Holy Spirit inside of you. We have an incredible God who gives good gifts to his children. Walk into that gift, let the Lord love you. Accept the gifts He gives and make the choice to wildly follow your father. I promise you, He will never disappoint.
I still need your support!! I have not yet met my next deadline so…..
Thank you everyone for your continued support and love!
