OUT with the OLD and IN with the NEW

2009 is coming around and I have decided that this is the time for change. My new years resolution (which I really hope I can stick to) is out with the old and in with the new. I'm one who both likes and does not like change. I like the same things and things that are just the way they are. When I'm at sushi, I ALWAYS order salmon first. When I can't decide on what to order at the Cheesecake Factory, I just decide to get the usual Mediterranean Salmon (which by the way is superb!). And if it comes down to two in a restaurant, a usual dish and a new dish, I usually end up with the usual dish. It's not like I am afraid to try something new because I'm not, but I'm actually not sure why I do the things that I do. I'm one for adventure, hence my HUGE backpacking trip in South America in the new year! Definitely looking forward to try new things, the food, the culture, and the experience. I'm one for being active and being one with the wilderness and all that. Why am I the way I am? Why are most people like this? We all say we like change but when it comes down to it, some can actually do it and others can't.

I want to try new things. When I am at that new restaurant (I'm thinking Moroccan because I want to try something new and interesting), I want to order something that I have never tried before. When I go to sushi, I want to order eel first or even order a roll before I think about salmon. And this out with the old and in with the new does not just apply to only food, but it also applies to life in general, like traveling, sports, adventure, friends, jobs, and new people too.

I've graduated from college. It's my time to do things on my own; I have for most of my life, but this time it's different because I could be on my own now, any day, month, or year. I need to be more outgoing, get that dream job, take the next flight out to a different country, learn that new language (which I am in the process of doing now), take that chance, and experience everything that life has to offer. I have seen that movie "Bucket List" and how we should all write down what we want to accomplish in our life before we leave. But why make that list later on in life? Why not make that list now? We put things off because we think we can do it later, but what if we can't? Why not try something new? Can it help us or does it only hurt? I'm going to leave pondering that question and hopefully you will too.

Why do we do the things that we do?

Writer's Block..Letting it all flow.

Ok so I've been having a writer's block moment for a month now and still don't know what to write about so I'm just going to let it flow. I'm about to take my last final of the semester and will finally be a college graduate! I am so excited about that! I have been waiting for this day to come ever since I started going to college back in 2002. Wow how time does fly! I'm starting to get that nervous feeling that most people get when it is now time to look for a job in the real world. I think this makes me even more nervous now because of the economy. I just want to make something in the kitchen now and forget about what I am feeling for the moment! I also have to try and figure out where I want to live. Not sure where but I do plan on setting a couple days aside to figure this out and the job situation.

Next week I finally get to sit down with my lovely friend Nicole and start planning our South America amazing race! As the days come closer to when we want to leave, that is also starting to scare me too! Don't get me wrong, I am REALLY excited to do this. I have been waiting for a trip like this for a long time now. I think the anticipation is getting to me now. Adventurous is my middle name but I can also get pretty nervous easily, especially since this will be my first big travel adventure.

¡Quero viajar ao redor do mundo!