Why am I traveling solo?

There have been a lot of concerns from loved ones and even strangers as to why I would chose to travel alone- "ITS SO DANGEROUS" "Have you seen taken?"


Honestly, I am terrified and I know that the world can be a scary place but I also know that I am smart and that people are generally kind.

So here are some good reasons I chose to travel alone & hopefully I will not be disappointed.

>> simply put- if I waited for someone to go with me I would probably be waiting for a very long time.

FREEDOM
My whole entire trip is completely up to me- If want to spend the day going from a theatre to an art museum to a nap to a park to a pub crawl to a bakery to another nap to my 5th crepe stand visit- I CAN.  No one's schedule but my own and there is an extreme excitement behind that.

CONFIDENCE
This trip will force me to immediately open up to people and strange situations. I will have to find my way around; I will have to figure out trains and directions- all which terrify me. (sweating thinking about it right now)

ENCOURAGEMENT 
My Dad, My Mom & My Sister - people who have known me forever - who have seen me in stressful situations; who have literally raised me to be the lady I am- they are all encouraging and they really believe in me. I could not do it with out them- its neat- they got my back.

TO LEARN
I have already learned so much about the world just by the research I have done- I cannot wait to learn more & see more.

TO MEET PEOPLE 
Working at a hotel has taught me that travelers- big or small adventurers- always want to talk and usually they are just as interested in you as you are in them!


I am choosing to travel alone because I want a trip that is on my own terms; I want a trip that makes me become my own best friend; I want a trip that opens my eyes about how strong and smart I can be;  I want to appreciate the little things and the big thing for as long as my heart desires; I want to appreciate myself for how truly courageous I can be.

So yes, I've seen Taken and my dad is no Liam Neeson; but my roommates already told me that if anything happens my kidnapper will probably bring me back in 10 mins top. 

Cheers!
Sierra

too tired Tuesday.

I have been working a lot lately. 

Since I got back from Vegas I have been working every. single. day.

& Monday I started a new job at a Theatre Summer camp- so I am working two jobs this summer back to back.

I am not complaining, I signed myself up for this and had somewhat of an idea what it would entail. I am happy that I have two great jobs that work well together and each of them are understanding of one another. 

Here is a list of things that make my tiredness- not so tired and just help me get by. 

1. The funny, endearing, relatable pins that my friend Demi Jackson sends me at 7 am on the dot every morning. 

2. The written letters I get from my weird yet extremely poetic Dad every month. 

3. The sadness my roommates and I feel when we realize we haven't actually seen each other because we all are on opposite schedules. Our sadness makes me happy because we really do love each others company and miss it when one another is away. 

4. My sisters phone calls. She feels like she is rambling but I enjoy her rambles. 

5. The fact that my friend Kaitlin has a reminder set in her phone on June 21st when I finally have a day off and we can go out together :) 

So.. basically, I get by with a little help from my friends. & I am beyond grateful for you crazy people in my life.

Cheers! 

Sierra Carter 

hello June!

                   

Hello June!!! 

June is such a fun, beautiful month! These are a few goals I am striving for this month! 


>> embrace local events & activities. 

>> Acquire some fresh new dance moves

>> take more pictures.

>>stick to my whole eating plan 

>> turn off more (social media, texting, electronics, ect..) 

>> stop googling things like "Zac Efron abs" (its an unhealthy relationship with google)

>>write letters to my family

>>cook one new recipe a week 

>>read "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Uganda be Kidding Me"

>>SAVE MONEY $$
>> Purchase my EURAIL pass & reserve my first few hostels for the fall :) 




Cheers! 
Sierra