travel
The ultimate test of a compatible relationship is whether you can stand to travel together.
Coming away I
As I took one last long look at the room which was my tiny little home for the last three years, I try to control the flood of emotions more on the spectrum of loss, with hope. Punching and kicking my worldly belongings into two suitcases and cussing myself for owning an unnecessarily large number of possessions could be said to be the defining theme of the last couple of days. Between frenzied packing and discarding and basically trying to fit my life into suitcases, my heart kept skipping beats at the random realizations of exactly what I was leaving behind. The realization that I was leaving behind the person I love the most in this world, my mom, was like a trickling pain. It was slow, steady and piercing. Tears, however, did not flow as freely as anger did. I had learned to hold my tears back from my childhood and I am quite adept at reversing grief with anger. The kind of anger that portrays me as a bitch, to be blunt.
By The Poppy Theory5 years ago in Humans
The American In London Part 1 – The beginning of everything
The beginning of everything so where do I begin, I mean I don’t even know if I am doing this right. But as I have come to lately say in Life “why not”. So I figured if I am going to to do this right I am going to tell it like it is. (“* and yes there might be some grammar problems along the way, so you grammar nazi, just hang in there). I will do this story like most things like this it will be done in parts. So here we go…
By Ronald Pineda5 years ago in Humans
How Living in Bali as a Digital Nomad Has Tremendously Changed My Life
In case you haven’t noticed, more and more people have moved to Bali. Everywhere you see on social media, girls are living life by having breakfast on the pool and guys going for surfing any day. They call it the best paradise. But is it really though?
By Anggun Bawinur5 years ago in Humans
2020 Is Over; Now What?
Watch the above video, then read my story. I hope that it blesses you and it has me. It's the 5th day of a new decade; what will we do now? 2020 was a very trying year; who knew that it would change the way we live as a human race than ever before. Instead of dwelling on what happened, I'd like to talk about what could be the most EXCITING time of your LIFE! Often times, I wish that I had more time to do things better; more time with family, more time doing what I love most; travel. As a single parent of two, I had to sometimes work two jobs just to make ends meet; and even that wasn't enough. And because of the absence of their fathers', I felt that I had to play both rolls, and build good memories with my children; but there was never enough TIME or MONEY to do that. And when I did have a little something extra, it wasn't like I was able to take them to Disney World or something lavish for them because of the Lack of Time that I didn't have becasue of a job that I had to go back too in order to continue to provide for my family of 3.
By Tanya Evans-Barnes5 years ago in Humans
What Six Years in Japan Taught Me About Different Cultural Reactions to a Pandemic
The COVID-19 and Coronavirus pandemic has been the biggest blight of 2020 and its effects will probably be globally felt for years to come. 2020 also marked the end of my stay in Japan and the return to my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. My work visa was going to expire in July and my plans were to come back home after blowing a bit of my savings traveling around Japan and other parts of Asia. However, a warning from the American Government Travel website stating that, "Americans abroad should return home immediately, or be prepared to stay abroad indefinitely" and the rapid closing of countless borders compelled me to come home a good three months ahead of schedule. From the onset of the virus when I was living in Japan, to the development and distribution of a vaccine here in America, I've been able to witness the reactions of the Japanese and subsequently American people to the societal mandates by their respective countries in regards to the pandemic. I would like to expound on my experiences in both cultures and share my conclusions about the differences and similarities of their societies.
By Sara Cooney5 years ago in Humans
A New York City Commuter's Diary
“We are being held momentarily by the train’s dispatcher. We should be moving shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.” Okay, mysterious voice over the loudspeaker...why do you assume you have our patience? We are in a crowded train. In the middle of a dark tunnel. With the doors shut. And no way out. This is not patience. This is a hostage situation.
By Kristen Romney5 years ago in Humans
Welcome to America part 2
So, I left London, England, and arrived at JFK, NY Airport, and see that my connection flight will be leaving from LGA, NY airport. Toms's mother had to pick me up and drop me off in LGA, NY. Now keep in mind I had never spoken to this lady in my life, it was a very awkward drive, for those of you that have never been to New York that short mile drive can take you hours. It seemed to go very well until find out from my take off from LGA airport to RDU, NC Airport she had told the whole of Toms family that I was from Mexico and I made a large amount of money in porn….. (of course, all untrue, I am British and can count on one hand how many men I have slept with).
By Leanne Jones5 years ago in Humans
My Welcome to America
I was born and raised in England, UK! at the age of 19 I packed one suitcase and brought a one-way ticket to the USA with lots of dreams for my life! sounds exciting right? Tune in each week to find out how this British girl's life has been in the US!
By Leanne Jones5 years ago in Humans
Apartment 413
November 25, 2020 This past week was very uneventful so in reality there wasn’t much missed. I worked through a lot of personal emotions and issues this week. I was able to really talk about how I feel and make some progress with all the important people in my life. That was just one thing that I felt needed to be done. This week was just emotionally heavy, whether it was because of PMS or mental instability I won’t know. That’s the burden of being a girl, having hormones go a little nuts during menstruation cycles. Regardless it made my heart heavy and it made me want to really analyze the way I have been toward all my loved ones. Now that I was able to express my feelings, I feel so much more resolved and at ease. Back to the regular program, right? Things align when you do what feels right for your soul.
By Melanie Guajardo5 years ago in Humans
