Over the years, I have realized how much of an introvert I really am. Even though people see me as pretty social, which I often am, I am the type of person who values her alone time so much. There are so many things I like to do myself, whether it be going to the mall, grabbing a meal, running errands, or just going exploring. Sometimes I just need a break.
A few months ago I decided to take a step out of my comfort zone, a big one actually, as I decided to travel across the world with one of my closest friends to visit one of our other close friends who lives in Brazil. I would spend two weeks living with his family and visiting other cities around the country. I knew I would be safe since I would be with such good friends, but this was something I had never done before. I had never travelled abroad alone before, let alone for over two weeks. I would be giving up my “alone time,” and I’d have to be less uptight (yes, I am very uptight if you know me).
Today is my last day in Brazil, and I can honestly say it has been the best two weeks of my life. As I am writing this now, this is the first time I have been on my computer in over two weeks (I know, right?) I’ve basically paused my life to fully enjoy the beautiful country of Brazil with my two incredible friends. I feel like for once in my life, I was able to fully experience the moments without being caught up with everything going on around me. I’ve laughed more than I've ever laughed before and I’ve even learned a little bit of Portuguese (when I say a little, I mean a LITTLE). There’s something really special about immersing yourself in a culture that is not your own, especially when you’re living in someone’s house and not a hotel. I’ve learned that love has no language, and therefore you don’t need to understand each other verbally to know that someone cares about you. These past few weeks have made me more outgoing, accepting, and ready to travel to more places, hopefully soon!
