My honest thoughts of travelling completely alone... I loved every minute of it! Ok that's a tiny lie and there was one moment in the whole trip that I got a little sad.
Last night when I was sitting on the beach enjoying a nice Chang under the moonlight, I thought about Dean. It made me sad that he never got to experience even half of the things I have.
I know that was completely his choice but it's still so sad. Those of you that knew Dean, know that he was very opinionated. I know such a shock! I don't even know whether he would have wanted to visit Thailand as there were so many places he said he wouldn't want to visit.
But just sitting there under the stars made me realise that he set me free. Whether that was his intention or not, I'll never know but in a very messed up way, I thank him for it.
Before I left for my trip, I was a little apprehensive about being on my own for so long but it worked out so well. I knew someone who was in Hong Kong for business so we were able to go to dinner one night and hang out.
Then with the joys of modern technology, I've been in contact with my lovely friends and family. I've always had someone to talk to. The mornings were a little quiet due to the time difference but I always woke up to a few messages.
I was a bit worried that I would have too much time to think about things and analysis but I really haven't. I've had a little think about the house and had a look at new houses to buy. It's an exciting time for me. A few have said its a new beginning and I guess it is.
It feels like my life has completely flipped on its head in the past few years so new beginnings have happened quite a lot but I guess moving house will be a fresh chapter, I know it will be really positive for me.
Being on my own has made me so thankful for the incredible people in my life. My family are brilliant. We all moan about our families but mine have been brilliant and supportive with everything I've done, even if they didn't agree with my decisions at the time.
And my friends are fab! I share may too much with them sometimes but they are so cool. It's nice going home to my lovely house mates and not to an empty house.
Travelling alone allowed me to do whatever I wanted, when I wanted. That sounds selfish but it was great. I woke up when I wanted (usually 20 minutes before breakfast ended) and afternoon naps are the best.
My only slight annoyance sometimes was taking pictures, I am not a selfie stick pro. I think I need more practise. I also felt like the loser sometimes that had to take her own pictures. I did occasionally ask someone to take a picture for me, that I found less embarrassing than using the damn stick.
Am I planning to travel alone again? No. I bloody hope by the time I go way again, it will be with someone else. Whether that's with friends or a hot new guy (I can dream...) that will be great.
But if there isn't anyone to travel with, I will definitely go alone. I would much rather travel alone than not travel at all.
I've had an amazing time and I'm so excited to be starting the next chapter in my life.
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