For the first time in my entire life, I am away from home. It’s about time, too. At 25, I still lived with my mother, and though I worked, earned my own money, and had responsibilities, I was still very much dependent on other people.
I don’t know how to cook, wash and iron my clothes, and clean a house. I am completely ignorant of the intricacies of paying bills, renting an apartment, and doing my laundry. We are not rich, but I was a spoiled and pampered little princess anyway.
Now here I am on a plane to Bangkok, the longest plane ride I’ve ever been on. We will be landing anytime now. I can see the city’s lights in the distance. I’m scared yet strangely exhilarated. I’m about to live in a new city, alone for the first time in my entire life.
The captain speaks. I put my seatbelt back on. I take a sip of water from my bottle and a deep breath. What’s in store for me in Bangkok, I don’t know. I’m about to find out.
I’m on a great adventure.
you amaze me! enjoy that great adventure… too bad i didnt get to see you before you took that first step…
keep writing.
Hey, you! This is a surprise. I was quite sad that I didn’t get to see you before I left but I didn’t stay too long in Manila. Anyway, if you’re ever in Bangkok, you know who to call. Miss you!
miss you too! if in case i get the chance to fly to Bangkok, ill phone you, but i dont know your number… continue to do great things!!!!
Hi Wander girl. Quite funny to read that you went to Thailand because you didn’t wash, cook and clean. I came here at 24 and immediately outsourced all of that, so I bet you also will keep on going living like a princess.
sounds like a good adventure. i wish i had the balls to pick up and leave …
hey hey hey! fancy meeting you here, dahling. i’ll add you to my roll.
hope you’re doing great there. i also contemplated a hiatus in thailand after a few years of nothingness. i’m happy you finally made it there.
keep rockin’ girl.