...because I can...

Hello Sunshines!!! :-))

As I have talked with more people about my upcoming trip, I am learning more that there are a lot of people that have done this exact thing.  I am more than willing to acknowledge that this is not the "norm" however it is not as wild as it appears.  It has been fun to talk with people and hear that they are also planning a trip in the future or have actually done this themselves.  More often than not I am hearing that people wish that they would have done this while they had the chance.  One guy I talked to asked one of the common questions of why I am going and I nonchalantly (& looking back laughably) responded to him, "Because I can afford it."  Then I began to think, "Well, I can't really afford it...?" and he interrupted my thinking by saying, "But you can afford not to afford it." 

Correct.

As I have told many people that are attempting to understand the practicality of my decision, I am single, I have no children, I have no major commitments, I am in good health, and I currently have enough money saved up.  When else will this be the case?  In youth we have the willingness to go on adventures and the energy to follow through but not the money.  In old age we (might) have the money but are missing the energy and health.  Most of my peers are in committed relationships and that is where they want to be and that is their priority.  As I am now and as my life is now, I am more interested in travel and more in love with exploration.  So that is what I am choosing to do.

(And contrary to multiple (well intentioned) comments I plan on coming back single.  I do appreciate the optimism though! LOL)

Miss your faces!