Growing up, I never wanted my fears and disadvantages to hold me back from my dreams. I always wanted to travel the world, but it was scary to go out there. Thankfully, I was able to conquer my fears, hop on a plane and go. After that first experience of traveling, I have realized that I will not let my fears set me back from what I want the most in life.

In 2014, I just graduated from high school, and my dad took me to Spain and Ireland. We were in Spain for most of the week, but took a short 2 day trip to Ireland. The whole week was full of new adventures and awesome memories. I flew on a plane, rode on a train, rode on a subway, and got to experience a cab ride all for the first time. I was able to see things that I had only seen in my Spanish textbook. This trip to Spain and Ireland was what helped form my passion to travel the world. Being able to see new cultures was completely eye opening.

This photo above was taken in Segovia, Spain. The photo doesn't do the breathtaking view justice.

The picture above was taken in Dublin, Ireland. The peacefulness of this country had me never wanting to leave.

This trip opened my eyes to the beautiful world around me. Instead of being stuck in the same place my whole life, I want to experience more than Indiana. I cannot wait to see more of the world and live my dreams.