Month: London.//

(via ellesappelle)

I've officially been in London one month.
It's been the most uncomfortable, and yet amazing month.

I was recently listening to a Levo League (amazing community for kick butt women--check it out!!) talk and the mentor for the week was saying how when she moved to a different culture for a job
it was the most uncomfortable thing, but she grew so much during it.
She continued on to urge women to do the same;
leave their 'safe' place and do the uncomfortable thing,
because in the end it will pay off.

I can completely relate to that,
my time here has been filled with much joy, and adventure, and exploration,
but also with the uncomfortable.
But, only through that uncomfortability (is that even a word? hmmm) do I grow.
So, I am thankful.

I pray the next two months are filled with more and more
times of stretching and growing for me.
Both personally, as well as in my career. 

Sometimes, leaving friends and family
and your country
and being transported to a whole new place is
exactly what one needs to get out of their comfort zone
and grow into the person they were created to be.

I am so thankful for this season,
and all it will mean for my future.
I know I will look back on it years from now
with fond memories;
memories filled with finding myself,
and the beginnings of a future career filled with
accomplishment and dreams fulfilled.

If you ever question should I risk and throw myself into a season of stretching:
I say, do it without one bit of hesitation.
You'll be so thrilled you did.

peace. love. joy.