Active Dreaming

Dreams are the easiest part of living. It's addictingly easy to think of all the things you want to do, the places you want to see, the people you want to be with. . . It's easy to sit on the couch by the window, book in hand, and imagine what it would be like if your dreams were reality. There is very little risk involved in dreaming.

Much harder is actually taking the steps to making those dreams come true.

I'm at a point in my life where I can take several directions with my major, my schooling, and pretty much everything else. And I need to start making decisions because the deadlines will pass me by if I don't.

So I applied to a study abroad program. It was one of the most exhilarating and terrifying experiences of my life. On the one hand, London and Paris have been my dreams since I realized that there was a world that existed outside my backyard and the thought that those dreams becoming reality gives me a feeling of excitement unmatched. On the other, there's the sad prospect that those long-held dreams won't be realized.

But I decided that the potential of me making my dreams come true was a lot more appetizing than the fear that I wouldn't make it. As soon as I clicked on the button to submit my application I realized how empowered I was in that moment. I had chosen to take my dreams off the shelf of my bucket list and present them to the world. As the dust shifted off of their forms they became tangible and real.

When I made that decision to take control of what dreams come to fruition other dreams came to the front stage of my mind, reminding me that I was in control of them too. Of course I can't control everything that happens in my life (things happen and we have to adapt), but I can control what dreams I want to pursue and when. It's the most wonderful thing. I highly recommend it.

The BEST Pumpkin Bars

I had several people ask me for this pumpkin bar recipe so here ya go:

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 large can pumpkin puree
6 eggs
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips

Bake at 350˚ for 15-20 minutes. This makes two jelly-roll pans full.

Enjoy!

-Cambry