I have always had a yearning to travel. The word "wanderlust" was used in my vocabulary often, but something happened this summer that changed it all.

As I am writing this article, I am sitting in my hotel bed staring out at the most perfect view and watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle in the night. Never have I ever seen anything more beautiful, but the awe continued.

From the rich culture to the fashion, the dramatically beautiful architecture to the immense history—Paris, you have it all, and you have my heart.

I have always been a city girl. I go to school in a beautiful city, and it amazes me more every day, but I fear Paris may change that. I may look at things differently and I may compare…Well, I definitely will, but how could I not?!

Now, I know I am not the only one in love with Paris, and I know there are people that hate it, but this is the point I am trying to make. Go on a journey, whether it's 3,000 miles away or five minutes in your car. Go somewhere new and take a moment to appreciate what you see. Don't let the world distract you from the true beauty it holds, and just find a place that makes your heart full and never forget all it has to offer. Once you realize that there are things in this world that will instantly take your breath away, use that feeling to appreciate what you see every day where you are that others don't and you might just find yourself a little bit happier than before. Find yourself a little bit of Paris—it's somewhere out there and for all you know, it may not be too far. Just for once, stop what you are doing and pay attention. So, thank you Paris, for opening my eyes and letting me see beauty along with what I take for granted.