I’ve had many friends who have traveled by themselves and have always questioned how they could do it?
Times in my life have changed due to circumstances out of my control. I never thought this is where my life would be or even look like.
I always saw and pictured myself with my family. My wife (soon to be ex), my daughter and my parents. The past 8 years that has all been torn out of my life.
I lost my mom 8 years ago suddenly, then my father a couple years later. Then the beginning of this year my wife blindsided me and said she was leaving me.
This was the first time away from my daughter for an extended period of time. She has been my everything and has kept me strong and helping me put one foot in front of the other.
It was a great trip and a trip of getting to know myself, I’ve never really done anything by myself and for myself. This was also the first time alone on my birthday. I was suppose to go no cage shark diving and skydiving for my birthday but the Hawaiian gods didn’t think it was a good idea. Both were canceled due to the winds.
It was nice to do what I wanted, when I wanted. Not having to wait around for anyone, eat what I wanted, when I wanted. I know I will be doing more of this in my future and know I can. I also take comfort knowing that I will be able to travel with my daughter and am grateful that I have her.