Chasing Kate

I have resolved to have more adventures in my life. Now, with that being laid out there, I completely believe that adventure can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people and, I think, that's beautiful! In my life I've had adventure be spelled for me every way from a new haircut or style to moving across the country to serve a mission with less than a well-planned agenda. Recently I have returned from that journey and it was so fantastic that I have this unquenchable desire to continue experiencing and adventuring everyday of my life.

“Don’t live the same year 75 times

& call it a LIFE.” 

Was basically the thought that struck me shortly after returning back to my, "home". I use the term home loosely because, honestly, there's so little left for me in this place I can't imagine staying for a very extended period of time. My family is finally beginning to spread out, but even without that incentive it doesn't feel like a place I want to be rooted, so I have joined the ranks of countless bloggers around the world and this, dear readers, is going to be my story: the cliche coming of age, go find yourself, roller coaster adventure that is my voyage. 

I find myself conveniently located in the United States of America where people are anxiously engaged in the dialogue of supporting, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." As I look around me, however, I see less life in people, less liberty reflected in our "freedoms" and less people on a trip for their happiness. In my humble opinion, life is for living, liberty keeps us aware and thoughtful, and happiness makes the earth turn. At the ripe age of (almost!) twenty-one I have fiercely decided to go find more of myself, live my life, exercise my liberties, and pursue happiness. I'm going to go chase Kate. 

Growing up my everyone called me by my given name: Katie. No, it's not short for Katherine, or Katelynn, it's just Katie. Everyone, that is, except my parents. Endearingly, I was nicknamed Kate and as I grew up (let's be honest, I'm definitely not "grown up" yet) Kate became this part of me that I wanted to be full-time. I didn't like the split. Nobody makes enough working part-time, anyways. But I didn't feel like I could be. In my mind it was the best parts of me and I had not the slightest idea how to be the best me 24/7. That sounded like a heck-of-a-lot of work! 

Along with this rejuvenation in my spirit to be whole, and the wanderlust running through my veins, I want to chase this best part of me and figure out how to be her all the time. Now, to some of you who are smarter or wiser than I am, this might seem trivial, childish or that my energy is being funneled in the wrong direction. To you, I would say a.) this is my blog so don't read it, b.) to be old and wise you must have first been young and stupid, and c.) maybe you should be on a pursuit of happiness...? Just some food for thought. :)

Now, please do not misunderstand me, here people. I am so blessed! and I love waking up each morning with the knowledge of who I am, who I can be, where I came from and where I am going, however, we each need that segment of life to hash out the details and refine our personalities. That's what I'm getting to here. That's what I'm after. I know who I am and I know where I'm going. I don't know the way, but I'll be there soon! :) 

Ever Sincerely, 

Kate