Don't always do what's comfortable. Challenge yourself.
Make the best of every moment. Try not to focus on the negative but look at the positive. Every situation has a lesson
Learn from others. They'll teach you about yourself.
Have fun.
Don't be afraid of adversity. Meet it with determination.
Embrace any weather. If the sun comes out, go outside and enjoy it. Or if it's raining, dance.
Adjusting is difficult. Everyone goes through it. Embrace it.
Write memories down and take pictures. That way you'll never forget the moments that defined your journey.
Fell comfortable with making fun of yourself. You may look ridiculous, but someone else will always be the bigger fool.
Smile.
Fight for oven space. You never know when the oven will be missing.
Don't expect every night to be a good sleep. Someone will always be there to wake you up.
Always remember that nothing is permanent. All experiences will come to an end but that is a good thing. The end is what makes experiences reflective. It reminds us of what matters.
Friends are family.
Don't waste time being judgmental. You'll miss out on some great people.
The people we meet along the road of life may live miles away from home, but home is in the heart and both transcend.
Everyone who studies abroad chose to do so for various reasons. Regardless of the specific reason, one reason that remains true for everyone, is to do something different.
Dance. Even of it is very inappropriate.
Take your shirt off if it fells right.
Laugh.
Watch the sunrise.
Be comfortable when plans change. Nothing is set in stone until after it happens.
Go with the flow.
Fall off your bike with grace and a smile.
Leave your mark.
Loosen up.
Travel. Observe the customs and living conditions of other cultures. You'll see how fortunate you are.
RyanAir sucks. You may have to wear all your clothes to get through the weighing station. The cheap flight is worth it.
Couchsurf. You'll meet interesting people and get a different perspective.
Enjoy downtime. Watch a movie or kick around a ball.
Make family dinners.
Don't fret about money or buying your friend a beer. It'll all even out in the end.
Learn to fix a bike.
Travel to other places but learn and explore the city you live in. You never know what surprises it has in store.
Don't ever say goodbye. Because it's always until next time…
The following quotes are ones I picked up or stumbled upon at various times in the last five months:
"There’s a trick to the 'graceful exit.' It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over — and let it go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line is an entry, that we are moving up, rather than out." (Annonymos)
"You'll think you leave you heart there until you recognize that love transcends all borders + is applicable anywhere. You'll think you leave you heart there until you recognize that love transcends all borders + is applicable anywhere" (Amy Liedy)
Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't.
Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.
Additonally, if you are unfamiliar with the song and article that inspired this blog, you can check it out with this link:
You can watch the video here:
So to Holland and all the people I met along the way, all I have to say is, until next time…
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