Friday, October 29, 2010

Travel & Thank: Day 3. First Night Alone

Visited the small piece of a beach by one of the best hotels’ here with mom and aunt. .. And realized I’d never once been to the beach with my aunt before. It's definately good for additional bonding, which is in turn always a good thing to be thankful for!

Later that day mom and aunt had to be getting ready for their flight back home, which meant I was to stay alone and have all the house to myself. Must admit it’s a weird feeling to be sitting here alone like that. I’ve never been alone abroad in a basically my own house… Hotels, yes. I’ve traveled alone more than enough to be completely comfortable in doing so. But actually staying in a house where I have to do some cleaning here and there, prepare my breakfasts or snacks, do occasional laundry and dishes - now this is something new. It feels weird but it also feels liberating.

I’m sitting outside now as I type this, sipping on my green tea and overlooking the prettily lit pool, some palm trees and other bushes…  I’m feeling really thankful (not to mention lucky) to have this opportunity to spent almost 2 weeks really living alone, and what is more, living alone abroad. Such a priceless experience for the future, such a great step in learning extra independence. I’m just more than sure that it will prove so useful sooner than later.

P.S. As if the perfect picture I’ve just painted for you wasn’t enough, I’m now watching fireworks!! Right over the palm trees!! Let’s pretend they’re in the honor of my first night alone here…

 
Disclaimer: Travel & Thank™ is a mini-project within and is part of The ‘Thank You’ Project blog ©2009-2010. Travel & Thank™ updates are featured twice a week, are pre-written and not made in real time - each post was created during the author’s actual vacation in the mid-fall of 2010. For privacy reasons, the names of the persons, places and geographical locations may have been shortened, abbreviated or changed and are not subject to disclosure.

12 comments:

  1. Now that's what I needed to see on a Friday! Hope you enjoyed the time alone even in a real house - it does feels different, but also liberating as you said!

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  2. Juliaa!! ohh it doesn' sound reaaal actually!:) what is this country C? tell us mooreee tell us more:) I'm very happy for you.. solitude is something one must learn to get used to. It's not easy at all in the beginning but once you get used to it.. it's beautiful! it's a priceless thing. I feel often romantical when alone.. and when I say romantical I mean in the original sens eof the word! I'm charmed by the world, I'm charmed about the nostalgy I carry inside.. it's quite hard to describe.. but I usually want to share it right away with someone special.. I get very emotional too.. It's.. something I really can't describe! Enjoy it! Hugs and kisses
    M.

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  3. Hey again, how are you doing? Sometimes, its good opportunity to spend the time alone with thyself, we certainly discover lots of new things :P. Anyway, its a very well written post, I appreciate it. Take Care n Cheers :)

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  4. i love the beach! i just posted an entry about it ;)

    definitely, maybe

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  5. Sounds absolutely lovely. After resting in the feeling of aloneness for a while, it can be such a beautiful thing! Different from loneliness. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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  6. Yes, it is such a wonderful experience to be own your on...but still in the world of civilization. ^^

    hum..... the only time I kinda live by myself (w/o parents' help, close friends' support) is when I studied abroad for my master in USA>..... it is also a totally different experience.

    good thing that you enjoyed it very much!

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  7. Oh how I would relish that! Although - I would probably miss my kids (the hubby too) after only a couple of days. But boy would I enjoy those two days! I hope the experience is wonderful.

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  8. Oh man, I've been gone for way too long! Your site has gotten a complete facelift! I thought I was misdirected for a second there! Haha, I likey!

    I wish I was wherever you are right now! Sounds absolutely heavenly =)

    Btw, the girl in the music video, Willow Smith, is 9 or 10 years old... she's Will Smith's daughter! Crazy, huh?

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  9. Good for you, Julia! Looks like you are having the best time. The beach sounds so relaxing and beautiful. Plus, you're very lucky that you are now an independent person. Living alone equals to reaching your goals in life. Good luck and i wish you more happiness and success in all that you do. :)

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  10. Oh I'm glad you're continuing blogging Julia! Ahhh, I wish I was you right now ;) xo

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  11. Like you I would welcome having a day or two alone just to spend time thinking, planning and being thankful for what I have. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  12. Sounds like a once in a lifetime experience for sure! Wow.

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