Hey guys and girlies,
The last thing my Mum said to me when I left crying was, "Go and have the time of your life and I will see you in 3 months". That I did...I had a brilliant time... I have absolutely no idea where the time went, it seems like yesterday I was crying my eyes out saying goodbye to Alex, who is not yet forgiven for leaving me to do my dissertation all by myself! A lifetime of flowers and jewelry will solve that. Although I have only been gone for 3 months I feel like I have achieved a great deal and become a real traveler...my friends and family would never have guessed that I would do some of the things I have done. Either would I...In fact I have done everything I said I would never in a million years do. I have endured grotty accommodation, revolting toilets and bathrooms, shared bathrooms, a tent, and even walked through a jungle! The only thing that I haven't done on this trip is share a dormitory with other people, and that's just common sense. I am seriously looking forward to chatting to my girls (Cav and Steph in particular) and explaining to them some of the stuff I have done...I have their exact faces in my head, the face I pulled at the thought of doing these things before I came out here...complete horror.
I am so excited about seeing my family for Christmas and my dog who I fear may have a heart attack when she sees me. I am also excited about the luxuries of home, getting to hug my dinosaur in my big double bed, having a nice bathroom, eating a roast dinner, and drinking PG tips! I am also so excited for Alex and his family who I know must miss him a lot! Eeeeek, let's hope we can get home in this snow. My hair is truly a nightmare, embarrasingly so, and if I don't make it home for my hair appointment the next day I will be truly gutted!
Everyone says that when you travel you will learn a lot. Whether it is how lucky you are to live in a developed country with everything you want on tap, or general knowledge about the rest of the world. I will therefore sum up my blog with my final reflections and some of the things I have learnt over these 3 months...
1) I have learnt that Alex and I can live in each others pockets, 24/7 for 3 months without arguing (which bodes well for our future).
2) I have learnt things I never knew about Alex- like his inability to stop biting his nails no matter how many pinches or hair pluckings he gets. Like his body and weight obsession (you would think he was a girl). Like his need to do his Mark Saleme impression at least 5 times a day.
3) I have learnt that Alex thinks he can get away with murder...and I generally let him. This entire trip he has constantly led me into a false sense of security and then pounces and makes me do something I swore I would never do...luckily for him this has made my trip more memorable.
4) I have learnt some skills like diving!
5) From China I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have a Dad who lets my Mum have the heating on whenever she wants.
6) I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have a Mum who wants the heating on 24/7.
7) I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have hot water on tap...no matter how warm the weather, cold showers don't cut it.
8) I have learnt that England is not the only country that gets constant rain...it is constantly raining wherever I am in Vietnam and the Philippines as well.
9) I have learnt that I can use any toilet in the world...squat, covered in shit (literally), or even a hole on the beach...I am invincible.
10) And finally...I have learnt that no matter what people say, no matter how many times you are told by the ones you love that it can't be done, with a bit of hard work, perserverence, and determination, I can watch 3 months worth of Eastenders whilst traveling the world...Bring on the Christmas special!
xoxo
The last thing my Mum said to me when I left crying was, "Go and have the time of your life and I will see you in 3 months". That I did...I had a brilliant time... I have absolutely no idea where the time went, it seems like yesterday I was crying my eyes out saying goodbye to Alex, who is not yet forgiven for leaving me to do my dissertation all by myself! A lifetime of flowers and jewelry will solve that. Although I have only been gone for 3 months I feel like I have achieved a great deal and become a real traveler...my friends and family would never have guessed that I would do some of the things I have done. Either would I...In fact I have done everything I said I would never in a million years do. I have endured grotty accommodation, revolting toilets and bathrooms, shared bathrooms, a tent, and even walked through a jungle! The only thing that I haven't done on this trip is share a dormitory with other people, and that's just common sense. I am seriously looking forward to chatting to my girls (Cav and Steph in particular) and explaining to them some of the stuff I have done...I have their exact faces in my head, the face I pulled at the thought of doing these things before I came out here...complete horror.
I am so excited about seeing my family for Christmas and my dog who I fear may have a heart attack when she sees me. I am also excited about the luxuries of home, getting to hug my dinosaur in my big double bed, having a nice bathroom, eating a roast dinner, and drinking PG tips! I am also so excited for Alex and his family who I know must miss him a lot! Eeeeek, let's hope we can get home in this snow. My hair is truly a nightmare, embarrasingly so, and if I don't make it home for my hair appointment the next day I will be truly gutted!
Everyone says that when you travel you will learn a lot. Whether it is how lucky you are to live in a developed country with everything you want on tap, or general knowledge about the rest of the world. I will therefore sum up my blog with my final reflections and some of the things I have learnt over these 3 months...
1) I have learnt that Alex and I can live in each others pockets, 24/7 for 3 months without arguing (which bodes well for our future).
2) I have learnt things I never knew about Alex- like his inability to stop biting his nails no matter how many pinches or hair pluckings he gets. Like his body and weight obsession (you would think he was a girl). Like his need to do his Mark Saleme impression at least 5 times a day.
3) I have learnt that Alex thinks he can get away with murder...and I generally let him. This entire trip he has constantly led me into a false sense of security and then pounces and makes me do something I swore I would never do...luckily for him this has made my trip more memorable.
4) I have learnt some skills like diving!
5) From China I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have a Dad who lets my Mum have the heating on whenever she wants.
6) I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have a Mum who wants the heating on 24/7.
7) I have learnt that I am incredibly lucky to have hot water on tap...no matter how warm the weather, cold showers don't cut it.
8) I have learnt that England is not the only country that gets constant rain...it is constantly raining wherever I am in Vietnam and the Philippines as well.
9) I have learnt that I can use any toilet in the world...squat, covered in shit (literally), or even a hole on the beach...I am invincible.
10) And finally...I have learnt that no matter what people say, no matter how many times you are told by the ones you love that it can't be done, with a bit of hard work, perserverence, and determination, I can watch 3 months worth of Eastenders whilst traveling the world...Bring on the Christmas special!
xoxo
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