Thoughts and an Update

It has been three months now upon returning from my trip. I look back on my trip, and am so thankful for the experiences I gained from traveling alone. My flight back to the United States consisted of a 4ish hour flight to Shanghai, a 14 hour layover in the dreadful, boring and drab airport, with a 13 hour flight to San Diego, a 3 hour layover and ending the journey home with my last flight. I made a few friends while on the 14 hour layover, that helped pass the time.
Upon arriving to the States, I went out for pizza with my family and friends. I began work again, with a schedule that had me teaching 5 days of the week, for about 4 hours each day. I thought I could handle it, and that the break to Thailand would give me a refresher and some extra motivation to my job. But by the time February rolled around, I knew I was burned out with teaching. Don't get me wrong, I still love teaching and watching my students progress, I just needed a break. I had by then submitted my application to OSU for a spring term start. When I submitted my application, I wasn't sure if I was really going to go. But being burned out on my job, and taking a break from school showed me how much I missed learning. I paid the deposit fee, and from then on I proceed to prep for my University experience.
I moved in on April 1. I have attended all of my classes, and am still craving to travel. Being a college student will limit some of my travel, but I hope not for long. I still look back on my experiences and the lessons I gained about being on my own. I am excited to look into study abroad programs and things that can help me travel while also helping me progress to my goals.

Wishing for the best on your adventures,

Cienna