In June of 2010 I was seventeen years old and had just graduated high school. A week later I would be on my way to Manteo, N.C. To stay with my aunt and uncle. My uncle worked for a vacation house rental agency down in the Outer Banks. He helped me in getting my first job, which was cleaning beach houses in Corolla.
It was the first time I would be away from home for a longer period. My aunt knew some of the personal struggles I had been going through over the years. She thought it would be a great opportunity to help me grow, and it really was. It was a big step for me to take and I was scared to be away from home, but the experience taught me a lot.
One of my favorite parts about it was getting to spend time with my family. I got to hear story’s about my grandfather/grandmother, my aunts and uncles, my dad and everyone else. I also got to get close to my cousins who had come down and visited. It was an experience I will never forget. I couldn’t even put into words to express the gratitude I have for the opportunity they gave to me.
I tell people about that experience all the time. I grew as a person, it taught me responsibility and gave me a connection to my family. I learned it’s okay to leave that comfort zone. As trying as it was at times emotionally, it will always be one my greatest memories.
“You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Roy T. Bennett
Until next time folks. -S
SAM I AM 