There comes a moment in every journey where the world feels like it’s holding its breath, waiting for you to make that first step. It’s the moment when you stand on the edge of something new, feeling the weight of the past slowly lift as you take a leap into the unknown. Today is that day for me—one filled with excitement, nerves, a touch of sadness, and a deep, unspoken hope.

This trip isn’t just about miles traveled or destinations reached; it’s about letting go, shedding the skin of who I was, and embracing who I am meant to become. As I leave behind the familiar, I’m acutely aware of the anchors that have kept me tethered for so long. Anchors of old habits, fears, and memories that weigh heavy but have also shaped me. And yet, there is a part of me that knows these weights must be released if I am to move forward into the light.

My journey begins in Monterrey, Mexico, a city that now serves as a symbolic first step in a long road ahead. Monterrey represents more than just a place on a map; it is a reminder of the journey inward, where the familiar meets the new, and past meets possibility.

Every trip has its challenges, and I know this one will be no different. It will be straining in ways I can’t yet predict, both physically from the travel and emotionally as I confront the parts of myself I’ve been afraid to face. But I also know it will be rewarding, not just in the sense of career milestones but in the deep, internal shifts that can only come from stepping away from everything you’ve known and standing on your own.

There’s something incredibly powerful about the act of moving forward. Each step, each flight, and each new experience is a reminder that life is a series of choices, of moments that we can seize or let slip away. This journey is about choosing to seize those moments, to face the world not as a collection of outside forces pulling me in every direction but as the architect of my own path, free from the anchors of doubt and hesitation.

I don’t know exactly how this journey will unfold, and I’m okay with that. What matters is the act of stepping into the light and leaving the shadows behind. I’m not the same person I was yesterday, and I won’t be the same tomorrow. Each day, each moment is an opportunity to rewrite my story, to let go of the past, and embrace the new.

To anyone reading this, standing on the edge of their own journey, I hope you find the courage to step forward. Release the anchors that no longer serve you. Shed the skin that’s become too tight. Step into the light and embrace what’s ahead, for the first step is always the hardest, but it’s the one that changes everything.

Right Turn!