That’s right, I did it. After weeks of humming and hawing about it, trying to talk myself out of it, telling myself that I shouldn’t be spending the money right now, etc, etc… I pulled the trigger and I bought a ticket.
It’s definitely not an exotic locale, but what matters to me is that it is somewhere that will make me happy. And I really need something to smile about right now.
I’ve been afraid to tell people about it, because I don’t wan them to lecture me on spending my money in a frivolous manner when I don’t have a steady flow of income right now. I’m not sure how I’m going to break the news, but, I will do it.
Yesterday, as I sat in bed reading one of my favourite books of all time, I made it to the chapter that has stood out in my mind since I first read it as a teenager. The quote, as follows:
So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
If you want to get more out of life, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty.
Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild
And I thought ‘I’m not waiting any longer’. So I did it. I went online, I booked the tickets, and I’m going.
It’ll be a short trip. Nothing in life lasts forever, I know that. And, in spite of the fact that it might seem rather reckless to book a trip when you don’t have a steady stream of income coming in, I’m not stupid when it comes to money. I know how to save, where to spend, how to choose the cheaper options. I’m going to be smart about this, of course. But I’m also going to live my life.
Life should be adventure, and, when it really comes down to it, I’d rather be the person that says ‘I’ve been there and it was amazing’ than the person who says ‘I’ve always wanted to go’.
Happy travels!
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That’s exciting, V! 🙌🏻 You’d love Mike Posner. He was supposed to tour after his album came out, and he did what he always wanted to do instead. He’s currently walking across America. His dad and his best friend died, and now he’s deciding to live life the way he chooses. He posts daily videos of his walk on Instagram.
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Wish you a happy journey🙂💙
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Good for you! I went to visit my sister in New York City shortly after I got fired AND a few months before my wedding. I just needed to get away from all the stress and clear my head. I got a lot of flack for going on “vacation” while I was unemployed, but oh well. I survived!
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Love the quote, and I feel your pain. Great job doing what you need to do to feel some good for a change, it could turn into an amazing experience!
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😀
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I hope this trip makes you happy. It sounds like you need a break. Where are you going?
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I’m not telling just yet. I’ll write about it after I come back! lol
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Is it frivolous to spend money on something that will contribute to your greater experience of life? Hell no!
Get on that plane and have a great trip!
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I don’t blame you doing this. I am holding tight on money while in part time work and having to use my savings to cover my bills, but regardless, I knew I was going to book a day trip for on my birthday, which the coach company have now had to reschedule for the week after. But never mind. Still going. And my other trip is the month after in June to see a friend.
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Great for you, and I couldn’t agree more!
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YESSSS. Knew you would take this leap and so excited for you!!
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Enjoy your trip! No second thoughts!
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Have a great time and remember not to sweat what other people think of it. This is your life, you have to take time to enjoy it where possible.
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Happy Travels! Did you use my tips for finding your best ticket? 😉
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