About ME
20 Years of Travel
A little about me...
In 2001, I became a single mom after being married almost all my adult life. I was lost, not quite knowing who I was or where I fit in.
In trying to find myself, I booked my first cruise to the Bahamas for my birthday. My plus one cancelled last minute, so I sucked it up and went solo.
I drove myself to the airport in tears. I was terrified to board the plane alone, even though I had flown by myself for work. I was lost boarding the charter bus from Orlando to Port Canaveral all alone. I was clueless trying to check into port but I lived. I made it...alive and safe, and I did it all by myself.
At 26 and never being on my own in life, I was afraid of my own shadow. Outside of sales at work, I was so afraid to talk to people I didn't already know. I got on the ship and was even scared to leave the room by myself. What would people think of me being alone on a cruise? How horribly lonely is my first single birthday going to be? Little did I know, it would be one of the best.
I forced myself to get dressed and go to dinner. I had my assigned dinner time and shared table. My dinner companions were two bartenders from Miami, a couple from St. Louis on their honeymoon, and a couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. I explained the empty chair next to me and they immediately offset any discomfort. We were cutting up and laughing like old friends in no time.
I wish those six people knew how much they changed my life for the better that week. They set the tone for the whole trip. I met so many new people and lost the feeling that I needed someone by my side to be happy. Not just in travel but in life!
Since then, I've been on five more cruises, thirty all inclusive trips, several countries, two continents, and almost every major beach in Florida. Although warm tropical vibes are my favorite, I'm also learning I like the mountains, being in the heart of the city and also, miles from nowhere. I started with budget all inclusives and as I grew, so did my allowance. Now I'm getting a taste of the better amenities in travel. (Don't get me wrong, I still love to save a dollar!)
Over the years, friends and family have reaped the benefits of my travel searches but now it's time to extended it to anyone who needs a hand. Maybe spreading just a little of the happiness and healing I found in the freedom of travel.
"Sometimes miles are just as essential to life as breaths and heartbeats. Feed your mind, body and soul."
Quote by me - Day 1 of Vacation Destinations by Cyndi
Who knew that 9/23/2001 would change my life forever? (I didn't look so happy in this pic.😉 It was a tough day.) But I'm much happier now.
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