Day 1- travel!!

 

Heyy there! If you're wondering, I reached Sydney safe and sound.

Traveling alone made me realize a few things. For instance, don't have kids if you plan on traveling because they're a nuisance! Secondly, a smile goes a long way. When I entered the airport, I had no idea what to do, where to go and was convinced I'll end up on a plane to Istanbul or something. Then the magic thing happened. 'A jaadu ki smile'. I've made random friends on airports and airplanes because of a smile. And well, also a creepy man was flirting with me but now that's gone. 

Now, when I was at the counter trying to get my baggage checked in, the guy working there seemed so irritated. Then I flashed a nice smile and said "hello!". His demeanor changed and he explained every tiny detail I would need to Travel and made it that much easier for me. Then I also met a guy named Tanmay, a number genius who was with me through immigration and last but not the least two beautiful sisters I met on my 12 hour journey to Sydney. I swear they were the sweetest people ever. That lengthy ass journey became bearable. 

I'll be honest, I've not spent a single second being completely calm. I am extremely nervous. As empowering change can be it's also very unfamiliar. You don't realize how comfortable life is until you're out there doing the most uncomfortable things you can fathom.

 For instance, trying to make a good first impression. I'm like Chandler when it comes to first impressions, very bad. But I tried my best, was myself and the best part is, people on my tour group are soo soo nice! It's like they actually care! I also met my roommates- super fun and sweet and gorgeous. I don't know what's going to happen and for how long we'll be friends but simply being in their company is so rewarding. Listening to their stories, their lives and just how proud they're of where they come from and so am I! 

It's not about trying to fit in, because truth be told, I don't think I will fit in right now, they're people who have been independent since they were teenagers, living life present in every moment and how passionate they're about new places. I've never seen that before. So yes, I'm a nervous wreck but oddly enough I want to cry because I'm happy. Did something I've been wanting to for so long! 

So tonight, as I'm writing this blog, sipping on hot chocolate on a table for one am telling you, I'll probably have noodles too later. Alone and happy.