Homework 0: "Top 5 list"
Top 5 list of what motivates, inspires, and speaks to my soul
1. The ocean
This summer I spent nearly everyday at the beach. Whether it was surfing, swimming, just laying in the sand or a bon fire, I always seemed to end up near the ocean. Theres something about the water that is very peaceful to me. I am inspired by the mass of the water and the beautiful colors and fresh air.
2. Food
Eating nice food is one of my biggest priorities. I love cooking and eating out. Food is the building block of my life and my biggest necessity to a product/satisfying day. I am very mindful of what I eat, I am a vegetarian. I enjoy eating clean much more than eating junk food. Quality food = quality life :)
3. Adventure
This is my biggest passion and my hobbie. I have been to many places in Asia in the last year and I hope to travel to the French Polynesian Islands in the near future. My biggest goal is to travel the world. Adventure doesn't always have to be traveling internationally. This summer I spent almost everyday doing something completely spontaneous and new. I went on a trip a road trip from San Francisco to a small ocean town in Oregon. Everyday I would go out on my own and meet new people and go on hikes. I went on a trip to mexico that I planned hours before I left and made multiple last minute trips to LA.
4. Yoga
I grew up with yoga. Its always been something i've been very aware of but dismissed as just something my parents practiced. Recently my best friend went into yoga teacher training and was able to drag me into a class. I ended up really enjoying the whole experience from the workout to the state of mind it seemed to leave me in. It is very relaxing and stress relieving. I try to incorporate yoga into my life as much as possible.
5. Nature
I’ve always had a deep connection with nature. I try to hike as much as I can fit into my schedule. This summer I went on a hike about once a week. I had an amazing opportunity to visit a national park and explore a forest of redwoods. The fresh air and organic shapes of nature leave me refreshed and inspired.