it's not where you're from but where you're at

The past weekend I made my way to Bishkek to meet with Brock and enjoy the city. I felt like a fish out of water: staring up at the big buildings, taking in the fast pace of city life, almost getting taken out by multiple marchutkas throughout the weekend. I would say my favorite part was just spending time with the people I care about. I remember back in the day Becca telling me, "Katie, it's not where you are but who you're with that matters" and I am starting to finally understand what she was talking about. Being in that moment, enjoying every piece of the day, not worrying about where to travel or what will happen next.... just LIVING. That is what I want from every day. That is being alive.