I’m heading out on November 19th and returning on the 24th. I’ve rented an Airbnb with my daughter’s fiancé’s parents, but since our first night in the Airbnb isn’t until Wednesday, I’ll be staying with my daughter on Tuesday when I arrive. It’ll be a nice little bonus to spend some extra time with her before the festivities kick off!
I’m flying to Antigua solo to my daughter’s wedding. I’m excited to see Brittany’s, especially some of them how I have known since she was four years old. The only arrrgh is I’ll be seeing my soon-to-be ex-husband for the first time in nine years. I plan to high smiles and the least interaction. My daughter’s day is far more important he how I feel about him. #positivevibes
I’ve set some personal goals, too. This is my first trip stepping out of my comfort zone. Since COVID, I’ve worked from home, gotten used to my own company, and, after leaving the marriage and moving from Harlem to Connecticut, I’ve become a bit reclusive. Embracing a life I want and deserve means getting out there and socializing, I’ve gotten used to being by myself.
So, what will I be doing to get out of my comfort zone?
- Stay with my daughter’s fiancé’s family
- Go to the beach and get in the water (more on that in a later post.)
- I’ve never gone sightseeing so I’ll do that.
- Dance (I’m a terrible dancer and very self-conscious)
I’ll add more as I go. Keeping up with this blog should probably go on my “out of my comfort zone” list, too—it’s a commitment to consistency, something I need.
This trip isn’t just about attending my daughter’s wedding, it’s my first trip on this journey. After years of putting others first and staying in relationships that dimmed my shine, I’m stepping out into the world on my terms. I’m unlock doors that I never opened in the past and other doors I thought were closed forever. I want to live the life I’ve dreamed of.
I hope to show myself (and maybe inspire a few others on the way) that it’s never too late to start living, to travel, and embrace a life I never thought I could. This trip is the first trip that I begin to prove to myself that I can step out of my comfort zone.
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