Author: Cecile

  • The Plot Twist: Letting go of My ‘Dream Job’ for Happines

    The Plot Twist: Letting go of My ‘Dream Job’ for Happines
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    Two weeks ago, I arrived in New Zealand, full of excitement for what seemed like my dream job. I gave up a lot to get here as quickly as possible. In my mind, this job was a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” and I even decided to skip being home for the holidays. On my first day, I… Read more

  • The Value of Adjustment: You Can’t Avoid Mistakes.

    The Value of Adjustment: You Can’t Avoid Mistakes.

    For many, traveling is a dream often delayed by fear. What if it goes wrong? What if…? In this blog, I’ll share the mistakes I made during my first independent travel. The reality is: things will go wrong. Mistakes are an inevitable part of the journey—no traveler can escape them. As someone who is impulsive… Read more

  • The Power of being Delusional

    The Power of being Delusional
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    I always dreamed of building a career with horses while traveling the world. But many people tried to crush those dreams, telling me to “be realistic.” They said working with horses was only for the exceptionally talented or for those who inherited a family business. Traveling, they added, was something you could only afford with… Read more

  • When Temporary Bonds Leave Permanent Marks

    When Temporary Bonds Leave Permanent Marks

    Do you know that feeling when your heart is so sure someone will stay in your life that your mind doesn’t even question it? You don’t stop to think about the impact they’re having on you because just being around them makes you feel so good, like the universe planned for you to meet. In… Read more

  • Living Life on My Own Terms

    Living Life on My Own Terms

    When I share my life and plans, people often respond with, “You’re living the life.” They usually follow this by sharing their own regrets, which makes me wonder: did someone tell them it’s too late to live differently? We’re human—we have the power to create our own reality, but many of us seem unaware of… Read more

  • Through Grief and Growth, Horses Guided Me Forward

    Through Grief and Growth, Horses Guided Me Forward
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    Imagine this: you’re in a foreign country, overwhelmed by grief you can’t avoid any longer. You’ve been crying for days, physically sick from the emotional toll. All you want is to stay in bed, wishing for peace, but you can’t. There’s a commitment pulling you out of bed—50 horses at the stable need your care,… Read more

  • A Bold Step into the Uknown

    A Bold Step into the Uknown

    Leaving everything behind and stepping into a country where everything is different from what you’re used to can be terrifying. The fear of the unknown is real, and it’s the reason many people never step out of their comfort zone. And that makes sense—the unknown can make us feel extremely uncomfortable, and those thoughts can… Read more

  • Running from Conflict: My Journey Through FOMO and Family

    Running from Conflict: My Journey Through FOMO and Family

    I missed the last Christmas with my mom before she passed away from cancer. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is something most of us can relate to, especially in this generation. Social media gives us this illusion that we have to experience everything while we can. But life simply doesn’t work like that. In… Read more