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An Adventure A Year

Make "living boldly" a habit in your life.

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They say that life is a journey, but what is the point of going on a journey if there is no adventure? I’m one of those people who always has to be doing something. I need to have plans. I need to have a project. I need to have something to look forward to.

I’ve realized that I crave to do big things and create amazing memories. This is what I came up with:

I’ve realized that for the past 4 years in a row, I have done something adventurous each year, something that I didn’t have to do or I wasn’t expected to do.

2013- Received a lead role of the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical.

2014- Received the lead role of Miss Hannigan in Annie.

2015-Embarked on a mission’s trip to Mexico.

2016- Marched drum corps.

I look back at these moments and realize these are the events I consider to be the highlights of my life. This both satisfies me and terrifies me at the same time. On one hand, these adventures were amazing, each one a little bigger than the next. On the other hand, I am constantly thinking to myself I can’t let this be it. I need more adventure.

I came back from drum corps this summer, all tan, skinny, and filled with so much confidence. But the first thing I thought after waking up in my own bed the next morning was what will my next adventure be?

After posting the same question on Facebook and twitter, my mom said, “Honey, you just were away from home for 70 days! Can you take a break?”

I realized I can’t take a break. I had to start thinking about my next adventure. I had to begin planning. That’s when I took a step back and looked at everything that I had accomplished over the last several years. Pretty big adventures for someone who isn’t even 20 yet.

A thought came to my mind: An adventure a year…

This is my goal and I believe that we should all keep this in our minds. Begin planning an adventure and do one every single year. It could be a big adventure that involves passports, other countries, and airplanes. Or it could be an adventure in your own personal life such as writing a novel, reading 100 books in one year, or conquering a fear. Give into your wanderlust. Become a philanthropist. Do something.


You can’t wait around for an adventurous life to come to you; that isn’t the way adventure works.

I have realized recently that living boldly is rewarding. I have learned so much about myself over these past few years because of my experiences. Confidence. Positivity. Creativity.

For those of you who crave something more, let’s start with an adventure a year. Let’s make adventure a habit in our lives.

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