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The Backstory

Going into college I had a plan for my entire life. So much has changed since then... My plan was to follow my 5-year-old dream of being an aquatic veterinarian. Within a year and a half of animal science classes at Berry college (forever a viking! <3) I realized it wasn't for me, so I transferred to Eckerd College to focus on Marine Biology. After a semester, I realized that I did not want to be stuck in a lab my whole life either. I decided to take a year off to discover myself and figure out what study I miss or what path I want to follow.​

During this time off I finally discovered this wandering, gypsy soul I have while falling more and more in love with the ocean.

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I went through a couple different restaurant jobs, volunteered at the Florida Aquarium, and created a whole new life. I was that 20 yr old that left to discover herself and attempted to figure out how this whole adulting thing works (has anyone ever actually figured that out??). I learned that I love to talk to people and to tell stories. I learned that I am extremely passionate about conservation, and inspiring the public to make a difference. I discovered my need for travel, and my curiosity of the life lived by others around the world. I grasped the fact that I am mature, unique and special and that I CAN do that thing! I also learned that I'm still a kid and I have a lot more learning to do.

The Process

I am now 25 and a graduate from Kennesaw State University and a scuba divemaster!

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From August 2021 through January 2022, we spent our time volunteering, exploring, and spending time with family in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. I learned incredible skills and met people from all walks of life. I discovered my faith and that God and family are my priority. I have always had a giving heart, but I truly discovered that nothing is actually about me. Everything that I do should reflect my values of my faith, family and the Earth. I hope that I can lead a life of example and inspiration.

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Now, I am back in Georgia as a homesteader in training with my boyfriend, Zane. My life is starting to not consistently change, and it is time for me to embrace that stillness and just ride the wave! I have opened my dream business, The Earth Pantry - a local refill store, and I am excited for it to grow! With this new steadiness that I am getting comfortable in, I will always be consistent is my care for this Earth and that I will always find away to live a life of adventure and happiness.

The  Dream

My dream is to promote a lifestyle that is full of adventure and love while conserving our incredible God blessed Earth. I want to show people first hand how we are affecting our oceans and what we can do about it. Sustainability is not about perfection, it is a lens to see everything you do through.

 

While doing this I want to inspire people to "Be Free To Be You!" 

I have taken one step further to figuring out whom I am, now it's your chance to join me! Be whoever God called you to be, but keep the future generations in mind!

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My philosophy of life is enjoyment. You should love everything that you do. If your heart and soul isn’t into it than why are you doing it? I don’t want to just show people this way of thinking, I want to transform them. I want to leave a mark on everyone that I meet. I want to push them to be their very best and to love it.
 

I am going to leave you with this.

  • Even though you're just 1 person, everything you do makes a difference.

  • The day is only going to be as good as you make it.

  • Smile. Laugh. Let those happy thoughts lift you up, and let you compass lead you.

Lots of Love,

Alexia Gonzalez <3 :)

The Gypsy del Oceano

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