Humble Brag: 2016 Was The Best Year Of My Life
You may ask, “then why is she writing about 2016 in July of 2017?” ๐คท๐พโโ๏ธ The simplest answer I could give you is that sometimes you sit around and just think about the things you have done and the path your life is currently taking. Every now and then I get blown away by the amazing things we have been able to do at such young ages. And as I sit here on July 31st of 2017, I am experiencing just that.
2016 was dubbed by literally everyone as the worst year ever. And sure, there were some major tragedies, losses and disappointments, but none of them derailed my life personally. I just continued to live my life the way everyone doubted I should and here I am infinitely happier for it.
My parents always say that whatever you say will be, shall be. If you keep saying something is bad that’s exactly what it’s going to be. You have already told your brain that this isn’t something positive and you won’t like it. Then guess what happens you don’t like it and are unable to see the good even if it is there.
Everything is about perspective. If Thailand has taught me one thing it is that you and you alone are in charge of your happiness. To be blunt these people are poor and are STILL happy! I have heard Thai people say many times (in their broken English/my basic Thai conversations) if I have enough to eat then I have enough. And if I think like that I ALWAYS have more than enough.
So here is a recap of my 2016
-Celebrated my quarter century 2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ and no it wasn’t some grand thing but I was with the people I love
Celebrating Victoria’s 25th Birthday
-visited 7 countries on 4 different continents ๐
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- Grand Palace Bangkok, Thailand
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- Beach in Barbados
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- Riding Camels | Marrakesh, Morocco
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- Non Rev Life | Montreal, Canada
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- The Patuxai | Vientiane, Laos
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- Landing in Dubai
-got to see a bunch of cities in the states ๐ซ
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- Welcome To Florida Sign
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- Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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- Venice Beach, California
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- National Harbor, Maryland
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- Birch Lake, Hackensack, Minnesota
-flew over 49,000miles (adds up to 5days of time!)โ
Take Off from Casablanca, Morocco | MeetTheWards.Com
-knocked some things off my BucketList๐
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- Snow Boarding
-sold all my shit (I had my car for 9 years and no it wasn’t the greatest but I still loved it)๐
Victoria’s Old Car | MeetTheWards.Com
-quit the job that allowed me to see the world (if you have reached this point and guessed that I worked for an airline, you guessed right!) and people thought I was crazy for leaving it behindโ๐พ
Sitting in the engine of an Airbus A321 | MeetTheWards.Com
–moved to another country ๐บwe currently reside in Bangkok, Thailand and are leaving to our next destination tomorrow ๐
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- Moving to Thailand – 2016
– started a new career ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ซ I taught English at a prestigious all-boys boarding school for some of Thailand’s most important families.
One of my many classes | MeetTheWards.Com
– and last but not least I continued to enjoy my life every day
2017 has flown by and it has already been a great year. Clichรฉ but life is what you make it and I’m choosing to make it great.
You didn’t mention your personal tragedies that I am assuming you encountered along this wonderful adventure. Instead, it is all about the great opportunities you have been presented with and making the most of them.
I know first-hand life can throw you curve balls but it how you meet those challenges and what you do with them that matters. Sounds like you are on the right track for 2017.
Thank you Sally ๐
It’s amazing how traveling can humble you and teach you to appreciate what you have, which is way more than what many people around the world have. Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
Yes it definitely does humble you! Thanks for stopping by
Sounds like you had a really good time. I’m Jealous. I’m yet to see much of the world . I am determined I will do it one day. Lovely positive post !!
We did have a great time. Hope you too get to see a bunch of the world. Thanks for stopping by
Live your best life girl!!! <3 You had some great adventures in 2016
I am trying! Lol thank you
Great! There are lots of changes happened in 2016. Very inspirational. Not everyone can dare to make such changes like leaving the job and the country at the same time. I laughed a lot when I read the title and then the first sentence lol.
Hahaha yes I knew people would be like whyyy is she writing this so late
Very inspiring! Keep on chasing your dreams, Victoria!
Thanks Michelle ๐
Wow, you did do some great things in 2016. Hope that 2017 will even be a better year. Very inspiring and thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sabine! I hope this year shapes out great too
Wow that sounds like an epic adventure! It’s always scary to leave your life behind and start a fresh one in a totally different country. But glad to see you are having the best time of your life!
Yes it has been an adventure! And thanks we really are.
Glad to hear you had such a great year. Looks like the risks you took paid off. I hope the next year is even better. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
Thanks and I hope so too!
2016 was definitely a great year for you! I am leaving the country for the first time this year and I AM SCARED! I rarely leave my little town in Arkansas but I know I must expand my mind! I also LOVE doing the things everyone thinks I am crazy for doing. Continue to follow your heart.
Don’t be scared! I’m sure it will be great and if it’s not you will have a great story to tell lol either way you win. Hope you follow your heart as well
Awesome post!
Thank you
This is such an amazing and inspiring post! I love all your pictures ๐ Keep at it, you’re doing great!
Thank you so much ๐