Post-trip Reflections

As I attempt to adjust back to being home in Phoenix, I find myself filled with nostalgia. I keep trying to remember how afraid I was to take this trip, and now I can't even explain why I was so anxious. This trip taught me so much about travel, people, and myself:
1. Always expect the unexpected when traveling, and even then, be prepared for sudden changes. This sounds simple, but for a person like me, change is very hard to cope with. Certain experiences throughout the past month helped me deal.
2. People are more friendly and kindhearted than you'd expect. There is always a friend to be found if you look hard enough.
3. I can do anything I want to do if I believe I can. Yeah, I know, it sounds cheesy. But it means a lot to me. I was terrified for this trip, and I am so incredibly proud to say I left the experience with an abundance of amazing pictures, fun stories, incredible friends, lessons learned, and, most importantly, hope for the future. I could not be more grateful that I was able to embrace this experience as I did. <3