It is my official first day of Summer Vacation. Praise God! I love my job, but I also love that I can rest and rejuvenate myself for 2 months before the craziness starts all over again.

I posted two photos in this post, because both symbolize many different aspects of how I feel right now. The first photo was taken in Vietnam. My dad served two years in Vietnam, so when I went to South East Asia four years ago, it was a country that couldn’t be missed.

Lots of emotions ran through me as I stood on this street corner watching hundreds of Vietnamese pass me by on their motorcycles. Going in all sorts of different directions, and varying speeds, it was hard to keep my eye on any particular passerby. The craziness of it all reminded me of how life passes us by so quickly, in an instant. These past few weeks, I have felt overwhelmed with all the things going on in my life. From school ending to putting an offer on our dream house to a bunch of photo shoots, life is busy.

As I stood on that street corner, I stood in awe of the order in the chaos. It just flowed. But then, there was a crash. Two motorcyclists crashed into one another and the rest of the crowd just continued on. Isn’t that how life is? I am blessed that I have a break in my hectic life to breathe, to stop and relax, and to prevent a crash.

The second photo is from Ko Chang, an island off the coast of Thailand. My husband proposed to me that day and I started a new journey in my life. This photo really epitomizes the relaxation I yearn for right now: a beach chair, sand castle and gorgeous view. I look forward to my summer travels to the Pacific Northwest this summer and all the time I get to spend with my husband exploring new places and creating new adventures. It might not be as exotic as Thailand or Vietnam, but I will definitely get sand between my toes.