Behind the Title

The first definition that Google comes up with for lumbering is, "moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way."  This was my first 'Aha! Moment' for my blog title.  I wanted something catchy (alliteration always helps), meaningful, and encompassing more than just the trip to New Zealand.  Being in New Zealand has sparked this idea to blog, but I know that this will become a journal of sorts explaining more of my life in general. 

 

Growing up I've always be an extremely clumsy child.  I could have grace on a dance floor, but I can't even walk up a set of stairs without tripping over my own feet. My parents always joked that we must have a "Harry Potter house" because I run into walls that have not changed in the 15 years I've lived in my childhood home.  They try to make me feel better by saying the walls and furniture move just like the magical stair cases in Hogwarts.  I feel as though this clumsiness has given me a right to an adjective like lumbering. 

 

The second definition on Google is for lumber, "burden (someone) with something unwanted."  This I also feel is very appropriate.  I'm not saying that my trip to New Zealand has been a burden, but my path to this very moment in life has been full of them.  I'm not complaining; the winding road has made me the young woman I am today.  I'm proud of my accomplishments, but these burdens have made me feel weighed down and heavy, exactly like I'm just lumbering through my life at times. 

 

Everyone has challenges and struggles in their life.  I think this is something that each and every one of us can agree upon.  People tend to feel very alone when they are going through hard times, I know I have. Hopefully, some of you out there will relate to parts of my journey and feel less like you are alone.