So.. i dont think of myself as a traveler.. i like stability, security, being close with family/family.. and although i've done quite a bit in my life on my own, i rely heavily on the emotional support of the people i love.. so this whole traveling solo thing is incredibly difficult.. when i was in preschool, i was one of those kids who cried when their parents left and was sad for a very long time... im also very close to my mother and even for college i was only 2hrs away...
i hope im not making myself sound all sheltered and naive.. because throughout my life i have pushed myself pretty hard to accomplish alot independently.. i think what it was though was that i had this physical security (mom is only 30 mins away if i need her!)... so being so physically far away is a bit frightening for me.. but i'll get through it.. over it.. and stronger, of course...
but i want to experience a new culture and language (all the while trying to give something back globally).. so i'm doing it.. despite feeling totally out of my element...
on that note, i have a local SIM card and therefor cell phone service here, so please call me!!! email me for the phone number ... i get free incoming calls hehe, and id love to hear from you...
incidentally the phone system works like this (thanks brentt for figuring it out!!)
you dial 0 11 51 44 949 (then my 6-digit cell phone number)
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Do you have your address also? Where are you staying right now and for how long? Then where are you going next?
I think that, too often, I think myself to be one way or another, in a very rigid manner, saying things like "I am not good at singing" or "I always need to have a plan and don't like just going with the flow".
Well, turns out that, after keeping at it for years, singing to myself in the car as loud as I could, I am good at it (well, at least I am not the disaster I thought I was).
I also learned letting go, not having a plan and just floating around at times is an AWESOME experience, very liberating and super fun.
I've been missing out for years...
So, you may think you are not a traveler but you never really know until you give it a good try ...
The fact that you are giving this a try is I think a sure sign that you do have it in you and that you are a lot stronger than you may be giving yourself credit for. While there may be some tough time I am SURE you will do great. And, you have lots of love and support from your friends (even though we are a little far away at the moment.) *hugs*
I know I wasn't around when the gang took you out to lunch, but I just wanted to let you know, in case I haven't already, that I'm so impressed with your passion and believe you're doing something so wonderful. Most people talk about doing something like this but I so admire that you're actually doing it. It's going to impact your life just as much as your work there will impact others lives. Just wanted to let you know that and also let you know that I'm keeping up with your adventures.
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