It’s amazing how predictably unpredictable life can be. Just when you think you have it all figured out, here comes the curveball. No, I’m not derailing my plans to live in Korea for the next year, but I would be lying if I said that California wasn’t still calling my name.

Before heading up to Lake George for the summer I took a last minute trip
out to California for a few days. I visited some friends and grew even closer with them in the short time I was there. It made me realize that not only does LA feel like home, but I have a nice sized crew I can call on out there. It is home.

Pictures like these will never get old. Smiling, happy, craziness is our way and we wouldn’t want it any other. I’m so lucky to have such amazing friends in LA, but also in New Jersey, New York, Silver Bay and Australia. Home is wherever I’m with my people.

There’s more I want to write about California, but I don’t think it’s time yet to talk about that stuff. I came back from the west coast all smiles as usual. I will say that I left a piece of my heart there this time. I’ve longed for LA each time I’ve come home, but this time was a little more special…in several ways. I’m so grateful to all the amazing people who put me up, took me out, and told me their stories. It means more to me than you know.

But as they have each time so far, all great West Coast adventures must come to an end. At least for now. Not to worry, I will find myself back there very soon, maybe even to live.

For now, though, I am at Silver Bay on beautiful Lake George in NY’s Adirondack mountains. This place is the great equalizer in my life. It is where I come to reset my soul, if you will, and I couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ll be spending my summer on these shores, healing my heart and preparing for the next leap of faith. I’m not kidding myself, I know Korea is right around the corner and that pretty soon I’ll be on a plane bound for Asia.

I wish I could say that I’m not actually terrified, but that would be a lie and I’m not about lying. Each day Korea draws nearer I can’t help but think about all the things I’m leaving behind: Old, amazing, supportive friends; an incredible family; new friends I hope will follow me through this journey; and all the people I love both rationally and irrationally. A year goes by quickly, though, and I’m confident that whatever is meant to be will be. Just know (y’all know who you are) that I’m scared to lose you. I’m scared to leave a country, culture, language and profession I know. I’m scared for a lot of things, but part of life is being absolutely terrified and continuing forward anyway.

My next post will hopefully be less emotional, but since I’ve already gone down this path, you should all know that I love you with my whole heart and I’m excited to share this journey with you. Now, somebody please turn off the rain so I can brown up for summer!