A pause in our flitting to and fro feels nice. We have been traveling every month to somewhere new according to M’s photo memories.
The positive of traveling is that life is always changing and we experience new things regularly. The downside is that it is easy to forget where we have been, and we do not get to fully appreciate where we are now.
Although we are still on the go through to the end of the year, we are planning on staying in one place longer in the coming year. Aside from an already set Hawaii trip with my family, we have agreed to do mostly domestic/European travel next year. Obviously, things can change tomorrow with us, but that is the current status of our decisions.
Personally, I have mixed opinions on this. Of course, I enjoy our home and it is nice to have routine. It’s easier for me to try to get writing done, maintain friendships, and create a “normal” life when we are stable. On the other hand, I do start to get bored, antsy, and isolated living in the middle of nowhere-town. So, finding a better balance is what we are aiming for.
Perhaps, like in an earlier post, I am Escaping the Good too much. In any case, next year will be a quieter travel year and promises to be filled with new experiences that can still be enjoyed fully in the moment. Stay tuned for some reflections and goals to come.
~Tπ₯πβοΈ
