Who is this chick?

To answer your question, it will take a few more details than just a sentence or two. But, I’ll start with my name. I am Emma. Emma Adams.

Texas is where I spent the earliest years of my life until the age of 22 when I moved to Colorado. My life began in Lubbock – the town of flat terrain and dust storms. (Yes, dust storms. They are a real thing.) Clouds of red dirt filling the sky is NOT an abnormal occurrence in the “great” town of Lubbock, Texas. After growing up in the dirt town, I was ready to get out as soon as possible. So, I hurried along my homeschool studies and graduated from high school at 17 years old. My car hit the road straight for a college far enough for me not to feel obligated to come home on the weekends. (I have a hard time saying “no”.)

I spent my college years kayaking, snorkeling, floating, mingling, and exploring. All of which took place in the cute town of San Marcos, Texas. It’s a town of river mermaids, swimming pigs, fresh springs, and college kids. I enjoyed my time there, and I concluded that part of my life with a jump in the river on graduation day when I got that diploma.

I found myself back in the town of dirt after my graduation — not sure what I was going to do in my life. I accepted that it was ok to take a moment and not be in such a rush to achieve my goals (my type A personality likes to take over most times). I found peace in Lubbock. I bought my first property! It is a cute condo that I absolutely loved calling my own. I found great fulfillment in having my grandmother (Mater), brother, mommy, and stepdad so close to me after being so far from my loved ones for several years. I even found love during my year in Lubbock. The town that I despised growing up really became a comforting and safe place for me, but the itch to pursue other things in life started to creep into my consciousness. Right when I was starting to think about how I needed to get out of Lubbock, a job opportunity came into my life. 

That job is the reason I am in Colorado. I uprooted my life leaving my sweet family (again), my beautiful condo, and my first love. I had never felt so sad about leaving a place, but I knew I wanted to push myself into the next chapter in my life. (I am always pushing myself to do what is uncomfortable which at times I have to remind myself is not always the answer. It is ok to be in a routine.) 

I have caught you up to the current day. Today, I live in Durango, Colorado where the locals are called Durangatangs, the tourists surge in the Summer, the train blows its steam whistle through town, and the options are limited for dining (I eat the same Thai food, pizza, and burritos all the time!). I work as an assistant for a businessman in town, who keeps me busy! 

While I spend most of my time working for the job that pays my bills, I want and need to find something that is just for me. I work all day doing things for someone else, and I want one thing to be something I commit to for myself.

Now, that is where we are. The reason for this blog. I want to feel the accomplishment and fulfillment I felt when writing in high school and college. After my years in San Marcos, my creative writing and storytelling turned into emails about adult life (eek!) The fact that I find so much passion in my travels that I have always dreamed of being a travel blogger that I am here to begin this journey with you all.