Think Global Act Local

My University had a week dedicated to the "Think Global Act Local" message.  Silly me, I assumed my fellow friends in Universities were also exposed everything I learned about social awareness.  We're not only talking about the "green/Eco" theme going around the U.S.  I mean seriously thinking about other people before you buy that non-fair trade item, before you smoke your cigarette in a public place, before you throw away rather than give away and before you open your mouth!

I know this is just a little blog and maybe only 2 people read.  But writing this down and putting it out there helps me sleep better at night.  It reminds me of my past, allows me to contemplate my present and plan for my future. 

Back to Thinking Global and Acting Local....with a focus on recent conversations:  Naivety is only allowed prior to a certain age.  If you're still naive to the outside world by the age of 22 you are ignorant and, in my recent experience, prejudice.  It's sickening.  There are more people in this world than you and your loved ones.  Yes, of course, your family and friends are very important and can be put first.  But if there is a stranger in the room or a new experience waiting on the other side of a door you better open that door and invite that foreigner to join you!  You don't need to enjoy the experience or the person but I strongly feel you need to embrace the opportunity.  I think you'll be a better person to the ones you love most by experiencing new things everyday. 

If you experience new and different things, experiences outside your comfort zone, you can do one of two things: 1) you can choose to change accordingly or you can 2) stay the same.  Both options are great!  If you choose #1) It should be a positive change to help a negative aspect of you life.  With #2) Staying the same proves you had it right all along and deciding to stay concrete brings in confidence that only you can have in yourself.

So remember:  You are one citizen on the 6.778 billion people on earth.  Do your part to respect them and the favor will be returned.

Living life to the fullest...for each and every one of you

-Rachel Kellar

The Road Ahead

I've known my best friend since kindergarten.  We are completely opposite, but similar in so many ways.  Just the other day we were enjoying a hot yoga class (in 98 degrees) and the poses that were easy for me were difficult for her and visa versa. 

She chose a University close to home and I traveled hours away from home, however we both "took our time" in graduating.  As I move back to our hometown, she has the opportunity to intern at a west coast vineyard.  I am so happy for her and the move - so happy that I am going to be a part of her trip!  We are taking a 30 hour ROAD TRIP! 

The two route options are:
a) New Mexico, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco
b) Oklahoma, Colorado, Boise, Salt Lake City

The object of the trip is to arrive at our destination safe and sound.  My friend is keeping her car during the intership, so we are driving there and flying back without her.  Vegas is tempting....but I'm not sure it's the best option.  I've never been to Vegas, but I'm sure I will go at sometime in my life.  Salt Lake City, Boise Idaho?  I doubt a friend will have a bachelorette party in either of those towns, so maybe now's the time to visit!

Check my twitter for updates on the road!!

Living life to the fullest...one interstate at a time