Pinch Me.

Two days ago I got off a 13 hour flight. How did I survive? Could possibly be my excitement of seeing family and friends after a whole month of traveling Europe. A year ago in September I made myself a list of goals that I wanted and needed to accomplish before that year was up. In a span of 365 days I accomplished every single one. The most challenging goal I made was to go to Europe... I didn't have a preference of where to visit, what to see, what to buy, who to go with and on and on. For all I cared I would have gone by myself just to prove to myself I could do it, and I would. There were days that I would leave my debit card at home, because I have a shopping addiction... (but shhh that's our secret!) When friends would ask me to go bowling, to dinner, to movies, I had to sacrifice because I knew what I needed to do for myself. I promised myself I could do it and I did. I still look back and think how the heck I even did it. I will say I could not do it without the support from my parents and aunt. Not only did I make it to Europe, but I made it to 3 countries in Europe... thats right THREE. My adventure took me from New York City, to Germany, to Paris, back to Germany, to Switzerland, then back to Germany. I had to pinch myself countless times to make sure that I was really living life and not just dreaming. I doubted myself with this goal because of my spending habits and fear of just simply thinking I was out of my mind and that I could never possibly make it there. I'm living proof that determination and the right mindset will get you where you want to be. If you tell yourself you can, then you can.

I promise.

I wanted to share some of my snapshots, I thought briefly about putting all 2,000 on here... but then I realized that really could be just overbearing. So I'm sticking with just a few, and maybe you will get the idea that this was the best decision I have made in my life so far.

You know when you see something so amazing that you just can't help but take as many pictures of it as possible? I had this problem with the Eiffel Tower.

This is the Sacre Ceur. People say that Christ's heart is buried underneath it.

The Notre Dame. We went to the very top of this to look at the whole city. This was a 'pinch me' moment because for the first time in my life I saw the Eiffel Tower.

If you can answer this question, then you are awesome... Why is it that homeless people always have a piece of cardboard & a sharpie?

The cemetery where all these famous people are buried. Who says cemetery's have to be sad? I was celebrating life by throwing nice crunchy red leaves into the air. Hellooo, I was in Paris. 

To my future hubby, whoever you may be: We will come here and lock our love on this bridge.

xoxo, your future wifey.

The Louvre. I louvre to see that.. ;)

Germany. Forever my favorite.

Hiedelberg Castle. This castle was basically in my friends backyard. Where do you live? Oh, next to a castle... no big deal.

Takin' a stroll in the courtyard. Yet another, 'pinch me' moment.

A tower in the castle.

The balcony.

The Old Bridge.

Another Castle. This one is actually still occupied. *Mind blown*

Pinch me.

... and so my trip ends. 1 month of the greatest adventure/ experience of my life. I have pictures of Switzerland, but my computer won't allow me to download them because my C drive is full... haha guess thats what happens when you're traveling Europe. I was a little antsy to get at least some shots up so you guys could see what I was up to these last like 20 days. Moral of the story: Switzerland will have its own separate blog for another day. 

At the end of today, I can't help but feel seriously blessed with my life. I think back of trials I have been through and I have said to myself many times, 'I wish I could just do this, I wish I could just do that, I want to be this type of person, I want to be an example...' Instead of repeating my 'I wishes, and I want to's..' I changed it to, 'I will do this, I can do that, I will be an example to others, I will be this type of person and be comfortable with it.' I made this goal and I achieved it. I made it a year ago, and started saving in May, and accomplished it in September. 

If you ever doubt yourself, or have those moments where you just think... 'Man, I really wish I could do this...' You can. I did it... and if I could do it, anyone could! You guys are great, and I love you so much for reading my life. 

Switzerland: Coming Soon :)

xo.