Comfortable

If I had to pick one word to describe how the past few years have been, it would be comfortable. I've felt comfortable ever since I moved back to Union City. It was nice in the beginning, being that life in San Jose was getting a bit too crazy. Having all that freedom made me wander aimlessly without any goal in mind. Getting comfortable back at home has been a good thing. I reorganized my life, my priorities, my mind, and heart.

After finishing school and taking a break, I told myself that I would find a big girl job. For some reason I get all anxious and I start to put looking for a job off or get side tracked. I think I've gotten way too comfortable with the life I have. I've always believed that our twenties should be the time for learning, traveling, exploring, discovery, just all things new. I kind of forgot about this until my brother sent me article titled 'Why Getting Comfortable is the Worst Thing This Generation Can Possibly Do' and it brought light back into my life. What will stick with me was the end of the article where he talks about the four words that he repeats in his mind whenever he thinks about his decision on moving away from home: stay hungry, stay foolish. This quote from Steve Jobs serves as a reminder to get uncomfortable.

"Stay Hungry

Don't settle; An accomplishment is like winning a battle, not a war. Where you're at in life just isn't good enough. Remember those goals and dreams you've always had? There's no excuse why you can't achieve them.

Even if you've tried and failed, there's always another route to take or perspective to be examined. Continue to better yourself and maintain an eagerness to learn. Crave something that adds value to the person you are and make investments in the person you want to become.

Stay Foolish

Fools are the fastest learners because they act upon passion and excitement and make unconventional decisions.

They may not necessarily receive the answer or response they're looking for instantly, but they are able to lean from their mistakes and project themselves future because they spend no time waiting for things to happen."

I'm tired of envying my friends who travel and get to see the world. I want to start living the life I envisioned myself. I want the life of travel, love, laughter, and food. I want to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.