Here's a bit of an update from last 9 months. Boy, have I experienced a lot...
About a year ago I decided it was time to leave my job. I learnt a lot during my time there but I wanted to pursue other things. I had a decision to make; I could resign and just find another job and feel unsatisfied or I could pursue my life dream of seeing the world. For those who know me well, I had been talking of seeing New York, living in Indonesia for years and years. It all talk for a long time. Then I finally decided to act, saving up enough money while working full time.
Originally i was going to just spend some time in south East Asia but when I went to the travel agent, I decided I would also like to go to Europe. And then he suggested "What about New York?" I thought what the hell. I'm going half way across the world why not tick that dream off too.
So I had a pretty big bucket list to complete in a short period of time and travelling pretty much around the world. A pretty big feat for your average girl from Preston. When I planning my trip, it seemed so out of my reach, like a fantasy. The reality of what I was trying to do hit me when i was in Asia. Can an inexperienced traveller really see that much of the world in such a short time all on her own? When I told others of my plans they thought I was crazy which made me feel like I actually was. I started questioning and doubting myself.
Can I actually do it?
Well I did...
The next few posts we'll journey through together. Awww this sounds like a motivational speech. But this is actually a great way for me debrief my thoughts and reminisce about my time away. i did actually happen even though upon returning life goes back to normal. I hope the experience is insightful for you who ever has chosen to read this and you learn a little something.
