It feels so lame to think about now. I always wanted to go to all these amazing places. The outside world is just so interesting to me. Traveling is something that makes the world feel less huge and overwhelming. No matter where I go, I always seem to find someone that understands this feeling.
When I'm hanging out with my mom, we sometimes plan where our next trip is. The list of places we haven't been yet just keeps getting shorter; I love it. You'll always have to repeat the places the effected you the most. For me maybe: the sunset behind the glass pyramid at the Louvre, the view from the top of that volcano outside Santorini, the feeling of peace as I lay by the water in various Carribean islands, the view from the London eye, that sudden burst of inspiration I felt as I gazed at the Trevi fountain, the walk through centuries as I found myself atop the Great Wall of China. Those are just a few...I really think there have to be hundreds more.
The truth is, no matter where I go, I find myself taken aback by the feeling of familiarity. Although, I'm in a completely new place, I can't shake that feeling that still...as humans, we are so similar.
Showing posts with label new experiences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new experiences. Show all posts
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Sunday, September 16, 2012
A new life to live
Like many out there in cyberspace, I have begun to write my very own blog. *silence* Not that I was expecting a great round of applause or anything...There are thoughts in this head of mine that just need to get out there in the world.
A few months ago I made a choice that I wanted to attend a university where I would not be distracted by the insanity that is New York City. The place I find myself in now, let's call that North Egg, is not too far, but it is NOT what I'm used to. I'm a city girl, born and raised. My hobbies include shopping, reading, and basking in the idea of being surrounded by millions of people. I am a master in the art of hailing a cab. The Subway map? I've got it memorized. You can imagine my surprise when I arrived in North Egg and discovered I could not exactly use these life skills there. Having just ripped myself from the comfort of the greatest city in the world, I am a little overwhelmed. What can I say? You can take the girl out of the city, but you can NEVER take the city out of the girl.
Regardless of this overwhelming situation, the excitement has me bursting at the seems. New experiences and situations provide lessons all about life. It is not about being this tunnel visioned, completely jaded city kid. It is about viewing the world in a million different contexts. Experiences are cheat codes that make it easier to deal with life. Sure, I'll make mistakes, but the world will be my classroom.
A few months ago I made a choice that I wanted to attend a university where I would not be distracted by the insanity that is New York City. The place I find myself in now, let's call that North Egg, is not too far, but it is NOT what I'm used to. I'm a city girl, born and raised. My hobbies include shopping, reading, and basking in the idea of being surrounded by millions of people. I am a master in the art of hailing a cab. The Subway map? I've got it memorized. You can imagine my surprise when I arrived in North Egg and discovered I could not exactly use these life skills there. Having just ripped myself from the comfort of the greatest city in the world, I am a little overwhelmed. What can I say? You can take the girl out of the city, but you can NEVER take the city out of the girl.
Regardless of this overwhelming situation, the excitement has me bursting at the seems. New experiences and situations provide lessons all about life. It is not about being this tunnel visioned, completely jaded city kid. It is about viewing the world in a million different contexts. Experiences are cheat codes that make it easier to deal with life. Sure, I'll make mistakes, but the world will be my classroom.
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