"Some people do not have to search, for they find their niche easily in life and rest there seemingly contented and resigned. At times, I envy them, but usually I do not understnad..and seldom do they understnad me. I am on of the searches. There are, I believe, millionsof us. We are not unhappy, but n neither are we completely content. We continue to explore life, hoping to uncover its ultimate secret. We continue to explore ourselves hoping to understand. We like to walk along the beach, we are drawn by the ocean, taken by its power and unceasing motion, its mystery and unspeakable beauty. We like forests, mountains, deserts, hiddern rivers, and lovely cities as well. Our sadness is as much a part of our lives as our laughter; to share our sadness with the ones we love is perhaps as great a joy as we know. Unless it is to share our laughter. We searchers are ambitious but only for life itself and anything beautiful it can provide. Most of all, we want to love and be loved, to live in a relationship that will not impede our wanderings and prevail our search. We do not want to prove ourselves to others or compete for love. This passage is for wanderers, dreamers, and lovers who dare to ask of life, everything which is good and beautiful." ~Found in the door of a deserted store in Colorado

Friday, October 26, 2007

Here I go...

It started as a road trip out west and ended up as a one way trip with no returning flight. 6 months ago I would have never guessed where I would be right now...moving to Jackson Hole, WY for a year! Crazy...I am beyond excited, nervous, sad, happy, a mixture of emotions...but most of all excited! I am looking forward to what lies ahead for me in this new chapter of my life and the many adventures to come. A door was opened for me and all I had to do was step through it...and I did!!! Thanks to the amazing support, encouragement, and love from my family and friends I am able to step out and into a new world with confidence! This is a trip that I have always thought and dreamed about but never really saw coming true for one reason or another. But once it was put into perspective and I realized that I could do it...I decided, without hesitation, that moving to Jackson is exactly what I wanted, needed, and could do! I love my family more than life itself and without them, I would not be who I am and this trip would not be possible...so for that I am forever thankful.

"Having the energy to pursue our passions will always come if that's our wish. Most of who we are, what we do, and where we are going relates to our attitude. Being tired, bored, scared, or unhappy are decisions, nothing more. Coming to grips with this reality has the potential for changing every aspect of what remains of our lives."

With all of that being said, I am going to continue to post messages on my blog along with pictures so I can keep everyone up on what I am doing. I hope you enjoy! Please feel free to comment or email me anytime. LOVE TO ALL :)

7 comments:

Mary Lauren Berry said...

Hello Beautiful! It looks like you and Jenny are having a blast! I am so proud of you for taking the leap and exploring what is out there! I miss you more than anything in the world! I am sad that yall couldnt come through Denver to see me but I guess I will just have to get over that! Beware...the mountains and life in the west is addicting...you might never want to go home! Love you tons! You are closer to me now!

Anonymous said...

Hey Baby! I loved your story and seeing your entire road adventure!
I have tried to post and it didn't work, so maybe you will get two of these. Just wanted you to know I love and miss you so much. I know you are have the time of your life and for that I am very happy for you!! Please be careful, some of those mountain rock pictures you were standing on looked scary!!!
I am glad you made it there safe and sound and now you can start having fun!!! Home sweet Home, away from HOME!! Miss you baby!
Love you more!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Rachael. Looks like you guys are having a great time. The pictures are impressive. Hope you enjoy your new home (for now), and we look forward to hearing from you with more pictures to follow.

See ya
Shane

Anonymous said...

Hello Hello! You guys made it! I love all of the pictures, keep them coming! Looks like you guys are having a great time! We miss you guys already! Have fun :)
Kelly

Anonymous said...

What the H are you doing? I just thought you were out sick...

Lin

Debi said...

Hey Rach, So happy you made it to your new LIFE...enjoy every second of it. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful trip with me, one I am sure I personally will never get to do. But through you, I feel like I have. Stay safe, smart and always pay attention! Lily says hey, she loves and misses you so much and from both of us...Peace!
Debi & Lily

Anonymous said...

Hey Girl, Hope things are good! It seems that they are going great! Want to come out there soon. I am going to Denver for New Years' to ski and see Panic, but I would love to see ya soon! The pics are beautiful! Have a great time in Spain. What an adventure! LUCKY GIRL! Let me know how it goes.
Love ya,
Amber