My relationship with travelling is complicated. In theory is the perfect union. My companion that gives me everything I need and want and everything that I say I need and want. Adventures await. Words open up to uncover my real character. And all is bliss.
In theory.
In practice, it is annoying, stressing, frustrating but still, so exciting. So much to take care of and so much that - to me - can go wrong tend to shadow what could be a great thing. Maybe in the end, is not the travelling, is just me. I am the one who is not making the most out of this amazing escapade.
Taking responsibility is maybe the first step towards happiness.
So today, as I am to embark in the longest journey of my life so far, I like to take in account everything and make a solemn promise that I'll try to stay cool, not panic and not give in to fears. How come that so many of my decisions are influenced by fear?
So without going overboard, I shall try to be less about protecting and more about experiencing and discovering. I am not above to admit that maybe, fearful is my very nature and that in itself can be a discovery but maybe there's a little more beyond that.
As I talked about this with a friend I said something that - like many things I say - I thought it was funny but in reality is just sad:
The only moment I can really enjoy a journey is after I'm back home safe.
How's that for a fked up conclusion?
Kinda true I guess. I mean during the travel everything is relative because you might not feel too amazing (health, long car rides etc). Only afterwards, you forget the experience around it and only focus on the thing that you saw - which is quite mindblowing.
Also, we appreciate things when we are back home in our own environment. It's similar to babysitting your nephew - it's great to babysit him, but it's also very great that his parents come to pick him up a couple of hours later.
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cool analogy!!! I
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Have fun, R, I'm sure you'll meet some fun people and have some wonderful experiences, wherever you're going.
Try not to enjoy the journey in retrospect, but while you're there. I always tell myself 'hell, I won't be here tomorrow, so I better open my eyes'.
Casca ochii ;)
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I agree with you!
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Basically you like adventure, but you like comfort too. Travelling is tiring. Sleeping in another bed, making the effort to discover new things, be far from your loved ones: these things all put you out of your comfort zone and in strong distress.
Keep travelling, don't get lazy. Just do it, but maybe spend more money.
You will have stories to tell and new memories that you won't regret.
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indeed, not matter how nice the place I go is I hate leaving my house, all my stuff is here and I have the best shower and mattress.
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Enjoy and have fun
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So happy for you 😍!! Enjoy your stay!
At the end of the month, I will also have the longest journey of my life, I will be flying almost 5 hours then I will have a layover of 7 hours and then another 11h flight. yay
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