I'd like to call myself an outdoor-enthusiast.

Many of my greatest memories were collected outdoors.

And I would like to inspire other people to share the same passion, and to care more about this planet.

Have you always loved nature?

No, on the contrary, I was quite terrified of it!

Growing up in the city, I didn't have much exposure with the nature.

And I had no interest in getting to know more about it.

The thought of having leaves or twigs brush against my bare skin was enough to send cold chill down my spine.

What changed you?

My sole purpose was to experience growth, and step out of my comfort zone.

So I went to the extreme and signed up for an outdoor program.

There were various moments when I thought I couldn't make it.

The sweat, the dirt, and the bugs were way to much for me to bear.

One night, we were asked to spend a night out along in the dark forest. Away from the camp site.

One night, we were asked to spend a night out along in the dark forest. Away from the camp site.

However, earlier that evening, I had just suffered from heat cramps.

So I was basically mentally physically weak and unprepared for such activity.

Not long after we were dropped of the camp site, I had leeches feasting on me.

And that was it. That was all it took.

I broke down, and scrambled my way back to the instructor's camp site.

Although I didn't make it through the night that day,

I heard this little voice in my head, asking myself the next morning:

What if you had made it?

What changes would it bring?

You have already come so far!

And that's how my journey started.

Now, I'm actually very comfortable when I'm outdoors.

And even more so, I enjoy how the leaves brush against my bare skin.

And the soil between my toes.

Why do you love it so much?

I think it's very hard to put this into words.

But I think it's the feeling of letting your body take complete control of you.

Focusing only on the steps you take, and the rhythm of your breathe.

Most important of all, I don't have to be anyone else when I'm out there but myself.

Letting my legs carry me to places I've never thought I could be at.

And surprise myself every single time I accomplish something even more.

And I think this is exactly what I love about this.

So... might as well do this until my heart stops beating!

If you have yet find the courage to do so, do it once.

You might be surprised at how your experience will lead you.

I can say aloud and proud: That I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to experience the outdoors 3 years ago.

Since then, my life completely changed.

I realized that there are so much to do, so much to experience out there.

I've completely fallen in love with it.

I would do everything in my power to make sure this fire in my heart would never burn out.

For those of you who share the same passion as I do,

or those of you who have a strong passion for something else.

I'm sure you can relate to how this feels.

It would mean a lot to me to get this opportunity, to experience the art of wilderness with all the other contestants.

Please, help me out by casting your vote for me in my profile.

Thank you so much for bringing me one step closer to my dreams.