Through My View

Traveling. It's something most people want to do - to smell fresh pineapple in Hawaii, to watch the sunset in Santorini, to walk the rainy streets of London. So why not just do it?

Of course, in recent years one thing that was stopping us was coronavirus spreading and the dangers behind that. However, this was my turning point. As a kid, I was blessed to grow up traveling and getting to experience many places, but this was a different feeling. This was something in my gut. In June 2020, my best friend and I looked at each other and thought - "why not just do it?" About two hours later - we had booked a hotel and flight to go to Tampa, Florida. We took the necessary precautions to be safe and quarantine, etc. But in that moment I could feel my perspective on life change.

I had never realized before that moment how one moment can change your entire life. That trip led my best friend and I to continue to travel together, and finally living in Miami, Florida together last summer as we did in virtual internships. Exploring a new place, meeting new people, trying new restaurants, it all felt surreal. It made me crave to experience more places, and try new things. This semester (Spring 2022) I was actually supposed to be in Barcelona, Spain doing an in-person internship; however, this had to be postponed due to coronavirus cases rising. So again I came back to the thought that changed my perspective on life - "why not?" Why not make the most of my time here at UNC? Why not find other ways to experience new places? Why not spend more time doing what I want to do? Why not book that flight?

The list goes on and on and on. It's like the feeling that I got walking into a candy store as a kid. Pure excitement.

So, how does this apply to my Spring 2022 semester at UNC? Well, I've decided "why not" is my new motto. Book a cheap flight to NYC for less than 24 hour span? Why not. Spend a weekend in the mountains skiing? Why not. Visit friends in Miami? Why not. Take a trip to Puerto Rico? Why not?

So many things to do, such little time. So spend every moment as though you don't know what will happen next. Here's to the new and the old. Here's to "Through My View," a blog designed to inspire others to say "why not" more often.

From crazy, chaotic trips that last less than 24 hours, to a weekend spent with family in the mountains. This blog will transport you to truly see life through my view. The best restaurants, things to do, cheapest options, and more.

So, what do ya say - "why not?"