Withdrawals and Regrets

Do you ever sit there and think… “I could have done that so much better”? Well let me tell you, that it was I think as I look at my pictures from my trip abroad. Don’t get me wrong, I think I have some great pictures… but looking at them now I cant help but think, I could have done that so much better. Its true, I am having Europe withdrawals. They, and I’m not quite sure who they are but… they, said it would happen. Once you go there you will want to go back over and over again. I didn’t believe them. I thought once would be enough for me, but I don’t really think it is. I miss all the new sights and adventures. Europe was truly an amazing experience and I hope with all my heart that I get to have more.

Now comes the regret… Looking at my pictures I realized I wasted a lot of time. I had so much fun and at times it was hard with all the physical aspects such as the constant walking and the scorching heat, and the emotional aspects with not being able to do homework because of a broken computer, and feeling so frustrated because you wanted to prove yourself. But mostly looking back I realized that I didn’t take enough pictures. Once again there are some amazing ones but I wish I had taken far more. People have asked, “ if you could do it again would you change anything”? For the most part, no. I had the time of my life but if I could do it one more time and change two thing it would be that I would take more pictures and experience more things. For all of you who might be reading this I have some advice… Document life. Whether through photography, film, or even just writing things down (blogging even), make sure you document life. Whether its traveling to different countries like Scotland, England, Italy, France, or if its just a trip across the Utah/Idaho border with a few good friends, document. Even if its just a small get together with friends in your living room, or a grand even like your cousins wedding, document. Memories are too important to forget, and if you have small things to remind you… you never will. Someday I will go back, I am so determined, and I can promise the pictures will be never ending.

Experience new things and get involved. Lets face it, going to a different country, or starting college or a new school can be… well, foreign (pardon the pun). It can be a little scary at times, it can be beautiful, and exciting, and overwhelming, and so much more… but if you don’t experience new things, you will never appreciate it. I think that if you document life, experience new things, and get involved… there wont be that many withdrawal and regrets in life and you will have these wonderful memories to keep forever.