Why I Travel
It wasn't so bad 'til I was in the 5th grade. I don't know what changed but it became quite devastating. I remember the anxiety getting so intense I couldn't even go play at a friend's house-- I had been there a million times before but the thought of leaving home was too overwhelming. I lived with debilitating anxiety for years. I missed opportunities and lost friendships. Something clicked. It wasn't overnight, and it wasn't easy, but I came to the conclusion that I could no longer let fear run my life. I started with a trip to Grandma's house. I might have cried most of the night but I stayed there. It was a grand victory for me. I have chosen to live a life where fear doesn't reign. I was scared of sharks, so I swam with them. I was scared of heights, so I jumped out of a plane. The list of fears is long, so my bucket list grows even longer! My life has become more than I had ever thought po...