Two basic rules I live by while staying in hostels. — I have gone back to hostel living; on top of always being the oldest one in the hostel, I am always the nondrinker. When I first quit drinking, it bothered me that everyone asked me why I didn’t drink or told me to have a little it’s ok. So I…

I have been back on the road for about two weeks now, and meeting travelers is always interesting. — Many of us have left our homes, families, and, most important, careers/jobs. When this topic of conversation comes up, it always goes to the point of ¨why didn’t I do it sooner¨ or ¨why was I so scared and of what? We often tend to be scared of the made-up…

It has been about a week since I talked about how much I love Colombia. Sometimes I think it’s me; it’s in my head, my situation, how being here brings me so much joy. — I just got back from my day of exploring with my new Colombian friends. They are now on their way to Armenia, another city in the coffee region, and I am sitting outside with the most fantastic view, and Brenda, the cat sitting next to me. She has befriended me…

Yesterday I finally left Medellín. — I have a very unpopular opinion of Medellín, as it is my least favorite place in Colombia. However, I did need to go to collect my thoughts. I stayed in a hotel for a day and chilled in a hostel for two days. After that, it was to decide what…

The other day I spent much time stressing about what to do, where to go, and how to decide. — I still have those questions, but there is something to movement and action. I am placing one foot in front of the other, baby steps, my favorite steps. This morning as I was laying in bed feeling sorry for myself, eating leftover pizza and downing a cappuccino from the coffee…

Apparently, I write about it. — It has been a little over a year since I have been doing this writing ¨gig¨ full-time, along with my YouTube channel, which is not full-time, yet something I enjoy doing. What a concept, right? So I continue doing it because I like to do things I enjoy. It seems…

I have been a ghost lately, here and in my real life. — I am feeling lost and withdrawn, not wanting to share what is happening, lack of interaction. Almost if I ignore everything, it will all go back to normal. What even is normal? Yesterday I bought a new cheap backpack in town since I have so much still here, and I…

Do you ever feel as if the Gods/Goddesses are testing you? Goddess Aphrodite sitting amongst the clouds and placing obstacles and games in my path to see which is chosen? — Will she choose paths A, B, or C. Choose doors 1, 2, or 3? Sitting up there with Hermes discussing which door she would choose, but failing to shed a little light as to which direction is the path that leads to, to what? That is the first mistake; where…

Trust me — Since I was a child, I have felt like an outsider, I never quite fit in with the status quo, so when I look back at my childhood, it does not shock me that I packed my bags to create a life abroad. I have always resented myself for being…