I knew in my heart that I was made to do more than what I am doing. Each and every person has a passion for something, whether it be art, business, history, sports, psychology, traveling etc. I encourage every single person to follow that passion regardless of what pressures are holding you back. I haven’t always been encouraged to do what I love, and what I feel in my heart, but fighting for something that I truly know I want to do is something that I will never regret. I've changed my perspective of how I look at things, and it's much easier to live your life knowing what makes you happy.

I love sports and I have an extreme passion for it. It’s something that I’ve always invested myself in, and having that taken away from me was the hardest thing of my life. But...what I didn't realize was that there's so much more that I want to accomplish! I want to travel, I want to help people in a way no one else can, I want to live all over the world with nothing to worry about, how great does that sound? If there's one thing you want to do in this world, I encourage you to do it as soon as you can because you may wake up one day and realize that that time has passed and that opportunity is long gone. Go get that tattoo you've been wanting for a long time. Go to that dream destination that you've always wanted to travel to. Go tell the love of your life that you love them with every ounce of your body. Go build that DIY project you've been wanting to make. Go do whatever you've been wanting to do, just go do it.

I get it, there're pressures and certain things holding you back. What will other people think, maybe? Who cares. How will you afford it? Save up. Where will you stay? You'll figure it out. Will you go alone, or with your best friend? Why not take someone with to enjoy the ride with you. What about my job? There will always be more opportunities. What about my family? They will be waiting for you when you get back, or they will have to accept that you're your own individual person for wanting to do whatever it is. At the end of the day, the most important person is yourself and your own happiness. No one can live your life for you and no one can feel that happiness for you. Therefore, go do whatever you want with your time and don't worry about those certain things holding you back.

I just want to encourage you to do what you truly love, because if you aren't, then you are wasting your time. Just trust your gut. If your heart is telling you something, listen to it. The last thing you want is to regret the time that you didn't take advantage of. Therefore, do as much as you can with the time ahead of you. DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND DON’T LOOK BACK!