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At a hostel in San Sebastien, I saw a book shelf on lounge area. I found an interesting book, The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living, written by Dalai Lama, and Howard C. Cutler.
I decided to finish reading it, before I checked out from hostel. (I did.) The book explained about being able to train mind, and achieve happiness. (Thanks for the advice. I will apply this in my life.) Every day, life is an up and down journey. When nothing goes my way, I always tell myself, "I am alive, and breathing." When I meet a solo woman traveler, I would usually ask her,
"What has been your most creepiest encounter from men?" I am curious. Here are their stories: Woman #1: A 67-year-old man in my hostel's mixed dorm room told me, "I see your toes wiggling, when you lay down on your bed. That is a sign of giving birth." We are different in our own way. (It sounds too vague, but it is true.)
For instance, I will talk to you about my friends, and family. - Every time she explores a great view for the first time, she is snapping a picture of it. Surprisingly, she does it only for her own photo album, not social media. "Do you want a picture?" I always ask her. Most importantly, I have improved a lot in taking pictures  Font Magica de Montjuic, Barcelona, on New Year's Eve 2018 was a long year for me.
Most people see social media as the highlight reel of our lives. Society wants us to get a successful job, a good-looking partner, a huge house, a brand new car, a college degree, and etc. I only have a college degree, and that is it. I do not want to pursue it though. Throughout this year, I have been unemployed. Say what you want. It is impossible to please everybody. Society looks down upon the unemployed. Thank you, Mom, and Dad, for helping me out. Next year will be a new chapter in my life. No more unemployment. Even though I was unemployed, I have reinvented myself through solo traveling, reconnecting with family in Philippines, reading books, building relationships, selling unused items, coming at peace to others, and many more (that I cannot think at the top of my head right now). My life lessons in 2018: |
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