The Road to Rose

I am leaving for Japan in less than 48 hours. I have so many emotions about being so far away. 

1. Happy

I get to travel to a dream destination for many people. I will be immersed in a completely different culture than mine. They have characters, not letters. The culture is modest, not showy. I was told I couldn’t go to Japan on short notice. Now I’m breaking free from that limiting belief. 

2. Nervous

This is longer than any flight I have ever flown before. Will my legs get sore? Will I be bored? Will I be able to sleep? When I land, will I get lost?

3. Missing people back home

I will be alone on the opposite side of the world, away from my family and partner. 

4. Eager to get away from people back home

On the other hand, I am happy to be away from people who have ticked me off recently. Why be rude when you can just be nice? I don’t understand why people are rude.

5. The urge to have nothing

There’s something so romantic about travelling with few belongings. When I got back from my London trip, I came back to a room full of things I hadn’t used for 6 months. Will I feel the same when I get back from this trip?

6. Wondering about money

People say run toward things, not away from things, but who cares what they have to say. Everybody has an opinion. Now I’m off to eat delicious food in a faraway place and spend a lot of money.

Why am I doing this again?