Flashback to...11 April 2010
I felt a tinge of homesickness today, as I was wandering the
streets of Baltimore. I found myself yearning for a familiar face
and a warm embrace from someone, for whom I care. I’m unsure if the same length of time has
passed, as when I felt homesick in Seattle,
or if it’s shorter this time. Since I
came to appreciate home more after the former trip, the longing for it and the
people special to me is a bit stronger.
Yet, I certainly don’t want to allow myself to settle. I haven’t pushed myself far enough yet to
remain at home. I got a taste of what it
is like without my comfort zone, without the familiar, without immediate
support; and while it was exciting and refreshing to be so independent, I
recognized the value and importance that the aspects of home have in my
life. I need to keep teaching myself how
to appreciate and value the familiar, the new, and the unknown.
One of the reasons I took my last trip by myself was because
I wanted to get used to the idea of being alone, since there won’t always be a
familiar face to accompany me on my journeys.
Yet, there is also value in sharing experiences, sights, and adventures
with another individual, which creates a new level of meaning. I know that I am capable of striking out on
my own, and that I will not falter in making the right decision for
myself. I would simply prefer a companion
with whom to enjoy life; discover, explore, and contribute positively to the
world.
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