Stop being stuck

I think depending on were you stay. (For me personally the south?) can be altering to the brain when you haven’t really branched out to have other experiences! Don’t stop traveling and never settle for a life that just doesn’t scream! “Dream life” take that class, pick up the pen, take that trip solo or not you only eve Mr get older! Why wait I had a very long and endearing talk with a childhood friend and it made all the difference honestly. At the tender age of 27! I want to take a hold of my life and break the matrix I don’t wish to work for “corporate” and climb some crazy ladder?! I just want to do enough to fund a life of travel and explore that’s it! And live comfortably! And if that means taking HUGE risk well… SO BE IT I’ll do it afraid! I’ll do it alone, I’ll do it w/ anxiety in my heart! And I’ll come back and let you guys know how it’s going but I no longer wish to be stuck so… I hope this message reaches you with love!

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