finding a paying job . I passed these remarks off as negative and frivolous . 20 days later , 55 applications , 7 self-made “ hire me ” sheets , countless miles biking , and far to many interviews and I was still left jobless with less than $ 500 to my name . There are many things you learn about maximizing what you have and the decisions you make when every decision becomes a “ this or that .” You learn to appreciate the smaller joys in life . Like finding a killer café or a good bottle of red in your price range .
A wise man once told me , “ small joys are all we have in this world ,” and it couldn ’ t be truer . A life is made up of defining moments . Ones that make you laugh or cry , cringe or smile , but one way or another these moments create who you are and who you become . They are the building blocks that you can let better you or take you 10 steps back .
Through any of my doubts grew a relentless fire . I was still convinced that I was exactly where I was supposed to be and that I hadn ’ t been wrong about this dream . I learned that all good things in life are not handed to you , you work hard for them and even when you think you are at the finish line , there is usually more to run . But running is what keeps us going and growing .
I grew a lot as a person . I learned how to make friends again . I learned how to successfully use trains , planes , buses , taxis , and bikes to my advantage . I learned that it is absolutely worth leaving work an hour early to get to your favorite spot on taco Tuesday before the crowds . I found that it is always worth driving , walking , or biking to see the never failing sunset over the ocean . I learned that beach spots that disappear with the rising tide are the world ’ s best-kept secrets . I learned that an adventure isn ’ t always the best while you ’ re in it but makes one hell of a story after . I learned that alpacas know whether you are giving them a genuine hug or not and that people from all walks of life have stories to tell and sometimes you hear them
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