How Can I Do This Swiftly?

     This may be a question you have asked yourself frequently over the course of this summer.The day has come, and you're moving away to "figure things out." You may ask yourself: How am I ready for life on my own? How do I make my new home like "home"? Will I survive these next four months until i'm home for the holidays? Honestly, I have NO idea how to make this incredibly uncomfortable transition move swiftly because i'm about to do this myself...

     Six months ago I was over-stressing about which college i'd get into, and how to get through senior year in general. Now here I am about to move my somehow graduated-self all the way to Spain! How did this happen you may ask? No. Freaking. Idea. I may be as the Spanish say "loco," but it's too late to dwell on that now. I leave in 7 days...BUT alas, here I go to find out what i'm supposed to do and how to do it. I have to start somewhere, I guess.
     In March, I went on a school trip to Italy for two weeks. This trip changed everything and gave me the courage to make the decision to move to Europe. During those two weeks, I had never felt more alive in my entire life. It's as if the crisp, Italian air had filled my lungs and filled the holes that had been missing for so long. I still remember how mesmerized I was while watching the fishermen and gondolas glide by. How could such a small moment in my life change so much? I have no idea, but in that moment I felt right. I knew I had to explore new territory to find what is meant for me. 
     Adults constantly talk about the need for us to explore our paths and find what's right for us. This I strongly agree with, and if it weren't for my parents being so supportive I wouldn't be boarding my flight to Madrid in 7 days from now. Like I said, I have absolutely zero clues on what I am doing, but it's a start. Create, explore, think, share, and never underestimate what you're capable of...I obviously haven't.