Vacation Crash Course

Vacationing shouldn't be hard, right? If not thought out effectively it can become more of a nightmare than a dream escape. This past week has been exhausting for my mind, body, and soul as I went to New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. I have traveled around the earth numerous amount of times and am still amazed of the lessons I learn each time. So here are some lessons/highlights of my trip:

1. Watch what you eat. Vacation is a time to try the cuisine of the land and let loose a little of diet goals that you may have for yourself. A couple of heavy or sugary meals doesn't hurt but it shouldn't be the main energy your body consumes. After eating tons of "unhealthy" foods on the east coast, my body gave up. The donuts were so good! The feeling of laziness and just the fats running through my veins did not sit well when I landed in LA and it made me unhappy. I began to observe what I put into my body and instantly felt more energized, enthusiastic, and just internally happy. Enjoy the food.......but some vegetables as well don't hurt either.

2. Huji is key. I see the coolest things in the world when it comes to architecture, artwork, or even just people. However, whenever I take a picture it seems to never capture what I am really intending it to. I was first skeptical when introduced to Huji to solve my photography problems. First off, I can never remember the name as I get it jumbled with Muji and Fuji quite often. But the quick edits and transformation honestly produce an image that is far better than what I could have ever imagined. For someone who is not into the details of a photo, this is a quick alternative to solve your problems.

3. Take something. Get a physical item from your time spent there to help you remember what you did with your time there. I purchased a pair of plaid pants from Uniqlo in LA and this will forever help me cherish the memories I made even further. It's a good conversation starter with people and I plan on making a scrap book from each trip with a souvenir. Trust me, it's easier to discard something after determining it not to be important rather than wishing you took something in the first place. Live long, but have your memories and legacy live longer.

Life Update: Still waiting to begin my career on the east coast and spending my free time investing in myself. I keep on chasing the next "thing" outside of my comfort zone which makes me feel like i'm living. I AM LIVING MY BEST LIFE!