A friend of mine asked me whether I miss the adventure… and I realised that wasn’t quite as easy an answer as I thought. So here are some thoughts on what I miss… and what I don’t!
Missing this
Meeting so many different people from so many different cultures – whether they were travellers like myself, or locals that I met on the way.
Seeing so many beautiful sights – especially some of the amazing natural wonders of the world, but also some of the truly gorgeous beauty that man has created too.
Not knowing what was going to happen one day to the next – where every day is different with new opportunities and new challenges.
Not missing this
Moving from place to place with no sense of stability and ‘home’.
Living in cramped noisy dorm rooms.
Living on noodles and a budget of $30 a day.
Worrying about my passport.
Glad to be back
Experiencing snow and cold again.
Spending time with David & Jonny – the most amazing men in the world.
Spending time with my wonderful friends.
Dance – didn’t do as much of that as I wanted to.
And still doing this
Meeting so many different people from so many different cultures – whether they were travellers like myself, or locals that I meet on the way. There are some wonderful people that I missed desperately, and people that I am meeting for the first time as I get back into dancing.
Seeing so many beautiful sights – especially some of the amazing natural wonders of the world, but also some of the truly gorgeous beauty that man has created too. This is a beautiful, wonderful, gorgeous country full of incredible sights, especially when we simply open our eyes to what’s right in front of our eyes. Sometimes we get used to it and become blasé.. but it really is a wonderful place to live.
Not knowing what was going to happen one day to the next – where every day is different with new opportunities and new challenges. And it still is, as I start to get my head round the new business I am creating – and how ever day there are new ideas and new thoughts coming out on what I am doing…
Life is the great adventure… some of us get the chance to travel the world whereas others will find different ways to fulfil their dreams.. but every one of us can live a life full of joy, promise, adventure, excitement and happiness. Sure, there are going to be tough days. Some days are hard, sad, despairing. But the rest can be wonderful… as long as we look for the joy in all things.
Another friend asked me if I’d travel again. The answer is ‘sure’ – I am creating the kind of business that will allow me to take two or three months off and go and do something exciting and amazing. Who knows where that might be!
Speak to you soon….
Explore The Adventure. . . . . 