Hello rock stars! Are you all filled with May energy and do you wear those spring smiles? I’m sure you are rocking your week and enjoying the wonderful weather. My week here sparkles with love and joy. Two of my friends got married, and we celebrated in a beautiful setting in full sunshine. Tears of […]
Sailing Taught Me The Power Of Hardship
Don’t be scared of falling. Sometimes, that is the moment where you realize the most. Everywhere around us we are confronted with struggle, with competition and choices. There are so many young people lost in the ocean of decisions and alternatives. Often, they end up regretting past decisions and losing the grip on life. And […]
It never gets boring in Normal
It’s Maaaaaay, guys!!! I know, I know; it’s been May now for a few days, but I’m still excited xD #MayGirl #PositiveVibes #ILoveSpring I’m starting my days in a good mood, which is enhanced by the great atmosphere in my German class during those past weeks. In addition, there is SO MUCH happening, that it’s […]
Surfing in Costa Rica
Hey guys! Just as promised, here comes the second Costa Rica post! The weather in Illinois is AMAZING at the moment and it’s a sunny pleasure to think back to my time in Costa Rica. I’m currently sitting at Jimmy John’s restaurant in Uptown Normal where I just finished my veggie sandwich. I have to […]
Spring break in Costa Rica
Hi guys! There has been so much traveling in those past weeks that I don’t know where I live anymore. I haven’t seen Normal in a while and my roommates probably forgot what I look like. However, spring break – an entire week off without classes – was the perfect invitation to travel. So, thinking […]
How To Deal With Life…
You can’t change the direction of the wind but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination. Life often is surprising, chaotic, confronting us with unexpected situations. When things get messy we often tend to get angry and give up. But is that grumpy cat face really the best solution? How about adjusting […]
Nashville Half Marathon
Hi guys, I know it’s crazy, but after a successful first half marathon three weeks ago in San Francisco, I decided to run another one. So this weekend I took off with my running partner #teamcrazy to Nashville, Tennessee, to run our second half marathon in the United States. The event was huge! We were […]
Meanwhile in Illinois
My dear friends! Today I would like to start off with a big Thank You! In the last couple of weeks I received so much positive feedback about aimingsomewhere from you guys and it really lifts me up and fills my heart with happiness. When I was creating this platform I wasn’t really sure what […]
13.1 Thoughts You’ll Have While Running A Half Marathon
The interesting story that happens in your head while running 13.1 miles. A week ago, a friend of mine and I decided to be superstars and run the San Francisco Half Marathon. I mean, who doesn’t fly 4,000 miles and pays a whole bunch of money just to run 13.1 miles in a city full […]
San Francisco and Goodbye
Imagine sunshine, the ocean and music. Imagine smiley people, good food and a positive vibe. Imagine colourful houses, elegant yachts and amazing bridges. You’re in San Francisco! What better place to end a road trip than in this gorgeous city? And so we enjoyed every second of it. San Francisco did enchant our little travel […]