GraceMarie's Adventure Blog

In this big world, it can seem at times that our lives are insignificant. It can feel lonely. It can feel suffocating. It can seem like the whole world is against you. We can lose people we love. We can lose people that only made a short appearance in our lives. But just because they're gone, doesn't mean that we need to go with them. Let me tell you this: It's going to be okay. No matter what you're dealing with, it's going to be okay. It may not be okay at first, it may take a really long time. But, just know that you're not alone. You're never alone. If you ever need to talk, there will always be someone who will listen. Find that person, and make sure that you keep them close. We all go through hard times, and difficult situations. But I can guarantee you, that your life is worth living. I'm no expert and honestly have no right to be telling other people that it is going to be okay, but I just know deep down in my heart that everything is...

How do you tell someone that they deserve better? Is that even possible? Or is that something that they need to figure out for themselves? How do you tell someone that they're with the wrong person? That they aren't themselves around that person? That they deserve to be put first. To be sought after. To be loved. How do you tell someone that they belong with someone so much better? That they belong with you. That you're there for them. That you will put them first. That you'll be partners and you'll figure things out together. How do you tell someone that they belong with you. Or should you?

It's dark, and I don't know where I am anymore. It's getting hard to breathe. I know that I need to get out. I turn around, and still my vision is unclear. I'm trying to choke out the words, trying to yell out for help. My throat burns, my lips go dry. I'm mouthing the words but nothing is coming out. I start to wonder if help is near. What else can I do? I'm going to get stuck in here.  The air is getting thinner. The smoke is overwhelming. I can't breathe. I'm losing my focus. I'm looking for an exit. I'm going in circles. My vision is gone. My lungs are screaming. Wouldn't it just be easier to lay and wait for help here? I think I could fall asleep right here.  Maybe I'll try again, when the smoke clears. 

We live in a world that we share with 7.53 billion people.  By my estimation...…… that's a shit ton. Yet, I find that this world has proven to be smaller than we think.  It's all about our connections. Connections to each other, to businesses, to that exciting new technology. Every connection that we develop, makes this big old world, just a little bit smaller.  To that point, reputation is what makes or breaks you. Let's be honest, we aren't going to introduce one friend to another friend if they're a shitty friend. We aren't going to boast about our co-worker to someone if they're a shitty co-worker. Let's go even a step further and say, we aren't going to introduce our single friends to another potential single friend, if they're shitty at relationships. Now, I'm not saying that we should fabricate who we are. I'm not saying that at all. But, we live in a technologically savvy society where everyone can see what we...

I'm back. Clearly, I've taken a long hiatus from this blog. I truly did mean to continue to post. But as always, life has other plans. And we have to roll with the punches.  I just got a Facebook memory the other day. It was a picture of my dad and I, standing at the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. That seems like it was so long ago.  Well, since then a lot has changed in my life. I started the police academy at the end of October and then graduated on the 21st of March. I am currently three weeks into Field Training. It's terrifying, yet exhilarating. There are some days I am so frustrated because I am not learning fast enough. There are other days, I'm so amped up because of the calls for service we answered. It's a rollercoaster, but I am so excited to continue to learn.  In just this short amount of time, I know this is the right path for me. I'm just hoping to continue to learn as much as I can about this job. And hope...