So, i thought i’d go down and visit the aarons on a whim, however all went wrong and now i’m sitting here thinking:
What did i think would happen, i didn’t plan this trip AT ALL…
It started with my realization yesterday that i had to pick up the rental car, and then, that i hadn’t packed, or sorted out my route/place to sleep or any of that.
I then woke to find my rental car had been towed, and now my border rebuffed…
I am not a fan of today, i feel sick, and frankly, i’m thinking that perhaps i let this blow up in my face because i wasn’t really ready.
I don’t have the coin, or the presence of mind to really get into this trip right now.
Instead, i’ll take some much deserved kiki-time and put down some roots here in my new city.
i’m worth all this trouble, beleive it or not. 5 months ago
How fun to think only of your interests for a while and focus completely on blending in to a foreign culture, or at least being able to observe it quietly/thoughtfully. I loved keeping my travel journal on the train. I had a thing for ancient Rome at the time, so whether I went to Spain or Hungary, I looked for the Roman ruins. I learned a lot; no one was rushing me. I must have a surprisingly good sense of direction when I need it, because I never got lost (even without a smartphone!) No one laughed at my attempts at the local language.
I never felt unsafe traveling alone in Europe or parts of U.S. (OK, D.C. can be scary). Mainly, I got up early to maximize daylight and museum time, then went to sleep early, so I wasn’t out in the dark much. When I walked in strange places, I was aware—not distracted by guidebooks (I researched ahead of time) or ear buds. 5 months ago
How I did it: It helps if you have a job with a short term contract or you can get time off. But buying the plane ticket as soon as you've planned the dates will help you stick to your committment. Read how I did it… 5 months ago
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I am officially not ‘settling’ into the dusty background in my career these days, and by no stretch of the imagination do i feel beholden.
I am applying for pt work so that i can save a little fun-money and travel, but there are so many places i want to see in the next few years.
perhaps:
-san francisco (after jpc is complete)
chicago nov 2011
-NYC christmas with mom
st. louis and anna/aaron/millar nov 2011
-montreal
-boston
-france(rural/mountains)
-more to follow 6 months ago
