For as long as I can remember, I've never really been one to get homesick. I might miss the luxuries or people that happen to be at my home, but if those could come with me, I would likely never return. Traveling has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up with all of my family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) living 14 hours away. Anytime we wanted to visit we would either drive, or hop on a plane. My Dad is a pilot, so I've been lucky enough to enjoy traveling a lot without paying for it for a majority of my life. Even at sleepovers as a kid, I was never the one to cry and ask to go home because I missed my family or my own bed.
There has always been something inside of me that wants to go. Go where? You might ask. Well, you see, it doesn't even matter. I am fascinated by travel of any sort. I love to visit a new culture, try new food, see how people live in other places. There is so much of the earth to see, and sometimes I feel overwhelmed because there is no way I could ever see all of it. But, I plan to try, because the moments I have felt most alive are when I am in a new place, surrounded by people who live so differently from me.
Even since I graduated high school, for 2 years, I never stayed in one place for more than 6 months. I moved to New York, toured the US, and worked at Disney World. One of the hardest things I have ever done was staying in one place for 4 years to get my degree. I traveled when I could, because the thought of staying put would drive me crazy. I don't sit still for very long, never have... never will.
Now, I have my degree, and a whole new world of possibilities is before me. First on my list? Spain! I visited Madrid, Toledo, Granada, and Barcelona. I did not want to leave. Spain is a gorgeous country full of interesting and mostly friendly people. Everyone is a night owl, so I fit right in. Going to bed at 2am or later, and not waking up before 10am. There is just a whole different spirit there, one that I would love to be a part of. So I guess I will add Spain to my list of places I want to live one day. :) It's getting a little long.
On August 2nd, I begin my adventure with Carnival Cruises. I have training in Miami onboard the Carnival Paradise! This is a whole new level of fun and excitement for me. I really can't wait! After I complete the training, I will be assigned to my ship for my 6 month contract. I'm really hoping for a Mediterranean cruise, but I know wherever I end up will be amazing. There aren't any bad places to go! I'm looking forward to making lots of new friends and memories these next 6 months.
Who knows what adventures will be next? I love that I don't! I plan to always go wherever the wind and my heart choose to take me.
