So it begins...

I am now 25 days and 4.5 books into my travels and I've decided to start blogging everything I've been writing in my journal. These are my thoughts and emotions while being in different countries. I've begun to see that every country, every city, just as every person is different. In order to fully appreciate a place for what it is you must go in with an open mind and that's what I will be and have been trying to do. I have loved every place so far for better or worse and hopefully will continue to do so as I move from place to place. I hope anyone that reads this will take to heart that experiences vary from person to person and will still be encouraged to explore and experience these wonderful places on their own, regardless of anyone else's opinion. The world is, more and more everyday, an incredible place. We are lucky as human beings to be able to have adventures of this magnitude, whether in our own backyard, another city, or another country. Maybe the old saying isn't as accurate as we once thought; "A rolling stone gathers no moss." I feel I've gathered my fair share- whether it e people, sights, emotions, things, insights, to prove this untrue, if only for myself. For those reading this that are too timid or intimidated by the world, I would have to say- it is a scary place. But it is also an incredible one. As someone who was intimidated, and honestly terrified, to journey alone, I have found that with the right mindset and outlook, it can be done. And if it's something that weighs you down, always on your mind, do it. You might not find what you're looking for, but you will find what you didn't know you were looking for. Roll on.