While riding on the back of a horse, looking up at the peak of the active volcano we were getting closer and closer to, I suddenly felt that all of the 70+ hour workweeks, the multiple jobs, the missed parties and get-togethers were worth it. Even though it was not the best year of my life, making those sacrifices to now be able to be doing this was necessary. And if I hadn't done it then, I would not have been able to say I roasted marshmallows at the top of a volcano.
