I was born and raised in California. Grew up in Southern but went to school and lived my adult life in Northern. My goal in life after graduating was always to travel. When I applied to Peace Corps I was on track to be in Panama for two years. As a graduation gift to myself I had saved up enough money to go to four different countries in Europe. Well, since then <em>all</em>, and I mean all, my plans have changed. At this point in life I had no plans, other than to wait it out and work in the mean time. Before my big move I was living with my boyfriend and two roommates. My boyfriend was finishing up his undergrad, applying to grad school. We have only been together for a solid two years when we discussed that we either move together or do a long distance relationship. As much as I love my family I didn't want to move back home, besides I wasn't doing anything noteworthy so my chances were better to start fresh somewhere else.

With places slowly opening up and lifting COVID-19 restrictions, my chances to travel and get a job were much more likely. I was in a funk and I wanted out. I want to stop giving myself excuses to do things and go places- to just do it. Other than my bills and debt I don't have any other reasons to hold me back from experiencing life. Of course I do acknowledge that I am still figuring everything else in life out as I go, it's not easy but it's a trial and error type of challenge that I will keep enduring through.

NOTE TO SELF: I WANT TO START WITH A BEFORE AND LEAD TO AFTER MOVE MAYBE??