About Me
I spent my childhood in Alabama and have been steadily moving westward ever since. I find travel to be the best teacher in this life, so I load up my backpack whenever the opportunity presents itself. I've collected three college degrees along the way (BA in psychology, BS in Social Work, and MA in journalism), and I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
A Few Things I've Learned Along the Way
Don't swim while wearing concrete shoes. Pitch high. Be flexible. Don't continue to do things you hate. Yield. Make noise. Play a lot. Run in the rain. Trust your feet. Don't answer the phone when you don't want to talk. If it's funny, laugh. If you want something, pursue it. Don't judge; observe. Fight the big fights. Be gracious, grateful, gentle, generous, and genuine. Believe in your own goodness. Be quiet when you don't know what to say. Talk to people. Ask for what you need. Don't let a cuss word be the first thing you say upon waking. Throw away lots of stuff, but don't throw away everything. Always travel with a needle. Try new things. Take your time. Pay attention. Forgive. Wear comfortable clothes. Don't let fear rule you. Spend time in the mountains. Rest. Remember that most people's motives do not include aggravating or harming you. Allow mistakes. Don't expect others to do things your way. Drink lots of water. Go outside at night. Call home. Be happy.
Copyright 2018 Constance Israel. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder.
A Few Things I've Learned Along the Way
Don't swim while wearing concrete shoes. Pitch high. Be flexible. Don't continue to do things you hate. Yield. Make noise. Play a lot. Run in the rain. Trust your feet. Don't answer the phone when you don't want to talk. If it's funny, laugh. If you want something, pursue it. Don't judge; observe. Fight the big fights. Be gracious, grateful, gentle, generous, and genuine. Believe in your own goodness. Be quiet when you don't know what to say. Talk to people. Ask for what you need. Don't let a cuss word be the first thing you say upon waking. Throw away lots of stuff, but don't throw away everything. Always travel with a needle. Try new things. Take your time. Pay attention. Forgive. Wear comfortable clothes. Don't let fear rule you. Spend time in the mountains. Rest. Remember that most people's motives do not include aggravating or harming you. Allow mistakes. Don't expect others to do things your way. Drink lots of water. Go outside at night. Call home. Be happy.
Copyright 2018 Constance Israel. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder.
