Thursday, July 26, 2007

Post Travelling Blues



Last summer when I got back from my two month trip exploring South America I experienced post travelling blues...blues that I think turned into a bit of depression which I don't know if I ever really recovered from. Now, again, almost a week after my return from my mini trip to Costa Rica I find myself listless, restless, nostalgic, and just sad. There's just something about being on the move that completely satisfies my soul, and although that may sound a bit cheesy, its the truth and a fact. The people I meet and the experiences that occur really touch me.


For instance the cab driver and I discussing social issues and in the end he says, "Millones de personas millón de problemas" and he was the happiest guy in the world I think. Indeed he was.

And I love talking to other people who are on the move! It inspires me. I rafted for the first time, and jumped into a river for the first time. I was also in coffee heaven, I really think I could die on a coffee farm and be perfectly fine. I did a lot of reading, a lot of thinking, and only one drawing. There's beauty in being far far away from what's familiar and feeling completely comfortable and at peace.
Now as I try to "get back into the swing of things" I'm trying a little (just a little) to fight off that feeling of nostalgia...though I actually like relishing in it... just until I get annoyed with myself.
I'm also trying to make my next move and I'm not quite sure in what direction to make it just yet. However, I was told that its okay if I don't know and that as long as I keep moving I'll end up where I'm supposed to be...and that's perfectly fine.




Monday, July 09, 2007

Sunday Mornings



Woke up at the crack of dawn today ( 5:30 a.m!) to beat the summer heat to go hiking. Went to a new trail up in Runyon Canyon. If only every morning drive to L.A was like it was this morning. The hike was gorgeous, the people were few, and the weather was still nice. On the way back we noticed a farmers market and a couple of u-turns and dangerous maneuvers later we were buying my much needed coffee and fresh organic fruits. When I got home I took a four hour nap....tomorrow I pack and its off to Costa Rica for ten days!

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Five Things


Five things I am grateful for today:
1. My first hot Southern California Summer in three years
2. That I had today off from work, and tomorrow too!

3. Costa Rica trip on Monday!!!

4. Ten days of summer love in Costa Rica : )

5. A fun Vegas Bachelorette party last weekend.