Luck and life's many paths

Some people would say that I was fortunate to be living in Brazil, experiencing what I am, and seeing breathtaking sights each day. Some people would say I am lucky and maybe I am, but I am also here because of the decisions I have made in life. These decisions have not always been easy to make, or without me having to give something up, but they were the right decisions and I can say I have no regrets. Some people would say we were given luck, but I believe we make it for ourselves and that our lives do not depend on luck, but the decisions we make and the paths we choose to take.

18 months ago I decided to say goodbye to my friends and family and board a plane, never knowing when I would return for good. I came to Brazil to observe its beauty, live its culture, speak its language and learn something about myself. 18 months on I have achieved all these things and more, and still my journey here continues. I now know I have at least one more year left following this path that I chose to take, and after that who knows where the next path will take me. Whatever happens I know it will not be determined by luck, but by me. We all have choices in life, we just need to be brave enough to take them.