June 13
Calgary Alberta
Today has been one of those days where you just bask in the content-ness of it all and reflect as you keep yourself busy. I have had this overwhelming feeling of rightness since returning from my last trip. I have never been one to be entirely satisfied in making decisions. I’m a chronic second guesser. My approach to life has always been to enjoy it, that isn’t saying to cast aside all work but to invest my effort, time, and tears into something I am passionate about. Today in particular this is made all the more clear to me.
Yearly markers aren’t all that significant to me. It’s any other day in the same place in the universe (or there abouts) it happened last. That being said there is still a tinge of sentimentality attached to such dates. Twenty-five years ago this morning my sister came into the world strong and kicking and screaming. Twenty-three years ago last week I came into the world purple and gross and quiet. Ten years ago my sister celebrated her last birthday. Last week I celebrated my last birthday. It’s easiest to not approach the ‘what if’s. I mean the person at fifteen people knew me as would never be projected to be who I am today. So really, it is hardly fair to me to project what she would be doing today if she was still here. But it’d be nice to share all the memories none-the-less.
Today is simply a day that strengthens my resolve to do what I love, to take risks, and to move forward. You never know what is in store for you and if all those grandiose future plans will happen. I’ll take a today opportunity at the risk of pushing back a future goal any day over all the ‘laters’ we promise ourselves. ‘Later’ was something my sister never got to experience and because of this I will not take the ones in my life for granted.
The past year was to determine whether I should return to school to pursue health sciences or to delve into photography. Eight countries and countless kilometers later I am ready to make a move and further my business. By the end of the year I will be posting from Canmore – I truly don’t think there is any other place in the world I would feel as at home.
One of our shared birthday parties. 2 and 4.
You got me seriously crying on this one. Britt, I’m so proud of you. Way to live for today and follow your heart. You’re truly so talented and inspiring.
So happy to hear you’re pursuing what you love! Dream big because you can do it all. :)
So very proud of you Britt
You truly live life to the fullest and I am so proud of you. I definitely cannot wait to see where you go in life
Brittany I love reading your updates and I am so happy we did meet in person you are an inspiration and I know anything you put your mind to will happen! I can’t wait to see where you go!
I am so proud of you…follow your heart and you can never go wrong =) You seem different since last time we visited. You are a fun, confident girl who is ready to move forward! Good for you my friend.