Reflection:
The experience I have had with this project is incredible. I never thought that it would mean this much to me honestly. At the start of my project, my goal was to get at least 100 followers. Knowing this, I did all I could to get people to follow my blog, but I realized something that changed my perspective. Did I really want people to follow me just for the number or did I want people to follow me because they were interested with my topic and actually wanted to learn more? I went with my gut and picked the second one. To my surprise, I am leaving this blog with 12 followers, BUT that was way more than I thought I would have! Although I have 12 followers, I know that people are actually watching what I post because I have over 600 page views! That was absolutely amazing! And If you're reading this, I want to thank you for giving "The Little Way" a chance! :) I was filled with excitement to see that people all around the U.S. were reading this, but also viewers from all around Europe and Australia! Eeep! You have all filled me with joy!
"The Little Way" has affected me in a big way. Before this project, all I cared about was graduation day and heading off for Europe--basically just "getting out." With this in mind, I realized that I should practice what I preach. This whole blog is about enjoying the little things right? And here I am wanting to venture off and jump forward! The Little Way has shown me that all the enthusiasm that I am putting towards the future will be gone once the time comes! This is because you're all pumped and excited for that special day, and once it's there your excitement is gone. Also, since your time is so spent on the future, the little things pass you by! I realized that I would stop writing in my journal about daily things that made me smile, but I would write about how I have only 2 more years until i'm graduated and off to travel and college! When I took a step back to just look and read, I realized that "2 years" is nothing! So much can happen in that time, and there I was just waiting for graduation! That's one of the biggest milestone's i'll have, and when that day comes I want to be excited and relieved, not thinking, "when will this be over." With this mindset, the little things became so clear in my life and I realized how much I neglected them for so long! This project is not just a one-time-thing, but it will help me throughout my life. It has shown me how passionate I am about something. I have found something that I know that I can stick with and enjoy. The Little Way has shown me the beauty of creations that are all around me. Thank you for all who have supported me along the way! Remember, life is about the journey, not a destination.
