International Family

I did not know what to expect when planning a solo travel experience, and I was nervous to be excited. Many people would ask if I felt lots of excitement, and I mostly did not. I was ready for a change, and I knew it would be a good experience in many ways, but I also didn't want to act like moving away would solve any problem I had ever had in my life. I think what I was actually afraid of, was being let down, going out to explore the world and finding out that life was different than I had previously perceived it. Afraid of seeing that too many people live their life, in ways that they don't find fulfilling. Seeing that people live, feeling discontent with their world.

So, leading up to my departure, I did not have lots of excitement. I didn't plan a lot of what I would do when I arrived, and I did not explore the area, or look for reviews of what to try and what to eat. I just wanted to arrive and be in a new place, and be a little lost. About two days before I was leaving, I finally packed my bag and realized, okay I am really going to go have this experience. The nerves kicked in a bit and I felt ready to seek out this adventure. I spent a few days saying goodbyes to my people at home, and then set out to see what the world could be. And I must say, I have not been disappointed. I have not been let down. I have almost been here three weeks now, and life is what you make it. There are activities we enjoy and interests we have, that we as humans connect with. Seeking them out is crucial.

Coming to Mexico, I have put myself in situations that I would not be able to experience otherwise, and this is the beauty of life. If you want to experience something, sometimes you must seek it out and make sure you advocate for yourself to experience it. These experiences will not necessarily find their way to you, if you do not set the pathway for how you want to lead your life. Rather than feeling unmotivated, worrying about what is next in my life, and what my career will be, I have begun to feel that my career will be whatever I put effort toward and create for myself. Having good experiences will be putting effort toward finding out what I enjoy, and seeking out opportunities to enjoy those things, and in turn finding others who I share common interests with and who are advocating for themselves as well.

At this time, I am in my apartment, with two guests each, staying in the rooms on either side of mine. The Germans are still here for another few days before they return home, and now there are two awesome Italians renting out the other room, and heading out later in the week. I have been a bit sick the last few days, and mostly staying to my room. Regardless of having just met these people around me, they have knocked on my door, bringing chamomile tea they made for me, fruit smoothies, offering digestive aids that they had left over, and even made me entire meals, while I sat and waited for the time to pass. Yesterday and today as I have started to feel better, I have joined them in the courtyard, and we have been able to sit and share our lives with each other, learning about our cultures and comparing languages, and getting to know each other. Although they will be gone in just a week, I feel that I am continually extending my family throughout this trip, meeting new people who are so friendly and helpful. I am so thankful for the experience I am having, and am encouraged to look out for the people around me in the world, wherever I may go, and show kindness and compassion to all. Sharing really is caring, and it is so meaningful, to share space with other people from different parts of the world, and make food for each other, offer help where it's needed, and exchange information as well. Even sharing time with others, like going to the beach and sitting down watching the waves and the surroundings, or swimming, or anything for that matter, really is special, and I am excited to continue to share with people throughout my life. The world is all our family, and looking out for family, is incredibly important, to move the world in the right direction. And additionally, as individuals I believe we must continually seek out what interests us, and what is important to us, and spend time on the things that are fulfilling to us. Thank you all for reading. :)