A Bridge to Nowhere Always Leads Somewhere

So a keen sense of direction is not always imperative in arriving at a particular destination. It is the chance and opportunity to see what could be considered unexpected, unknown. But life never has a compass, only intuition. And so wondering where we are to end up is a part of the battle of self discovery. Why we are where we are can be seen as a great mystery, but in any case-- even what may seem like going nowhere-- you are always going somewhere, so it's important to enjoy the journey.

As I have arrived in Aberdeen, it has slowly begun to sink in that this is truly a new beginning. It has been so long since I had to 'start over.' Eckerd was one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far, and I remember the anticipation and challenges of that first week. A continent and four years away, little has changed. New beginnings always have a great sense of excitement and anticipation.

This is the first true experience I feel that I have had abroad. London was a great experience for me, and certainly exactly what I needed, and I would not change that experience. But this one, Aberdeen, is more of an 'authentic' experience standing here by myself, brushing shoulders with locals and world citizens. The excitement of this opportunity is the ability to learn and try new things that I've never experienced. The Societies and Sports Fayres were held this week and I had the chance to join several different groups ranging from the Christian Union and The Gaudie--the campus newspaper, to the sailing and curling teams. So hopefully a busy schedule will fill the time with wonderful memories and friends to last a lifetime, as I am sure this whole experience will.

So I suppose that not having any idea of where you may be going can be as beneficial as having the roadmap to life. There's something about that path less taken that once it has been traveled seems to have made the true and greatest difference and impacts and shapes life far better that living life in the comfort zone. So here's to new beginnings and challenging to see who we are as individuals reinventing ourselves to a new world. And to the excitement and hope that newness instills.