I created a collage of the five places where I felt peace and posted it on Twitter. Here is a more detailed review of each spot.
The top left picture was taken on a pier in Amsterdam. The weather was beautiful as we waited for the ferry to bring us back mainland. The combined pleasure from the warmth of the sun and the sound of the water made us not want to leave.
The bottom left picture was taken behind the waterfall in Rangárþing eystra, Iceland. The bridge to get behind the waterfall was closed because of ice that day, so several of us from the tour group claimed down a rocky ledge to get behind it. I’m not sure if this was legal, but nobody stopped us. That was my favorite moment from the trip and, honestly, the most adventurous thing I have ever done.
The top right picture was taken outside of Westend in London. Our tour group had gotten us tickets to see Wicked; it was the first musical I had ever seen. It was and is the closest I will ever get to seeing something on Broadway. When the musical ended, I cried because of how amazing it was. I vividly remember crying in the lobby as my mother purchased me a t-shirt to remember the night forever. I still have it with me.
The middle right picture was taken on top of a glacier in Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland. I don’t think I need to explain why being on top of a glacier was one of my life’s most extraordinary and peaceful moments. I CLIMBED ON TOP OF A FREAKING GLACIER.
And finally, the bottom right picture was taken in my family room. That brown lump on the leather chair is our family dog, Colton. Colton is a rescue dog we adopted about three years ago. Whenever I see him all happy and relaxed, I instantly feel the same. You can’t help but be satisfied when you see his sleepy little face.