I have found that as I get older, I began exhibiting the very habit that I detest so much: constantly saying that I will do something, and never doing it. It makes me cringe to think that I am falling into this routine, especially considering that my mother did it to me so much growing up. From dog promises to DisneyWorld visits we never took, she was good at never keeping her word on doing things. And as I get older, I have been catching myself doing the same: saying I will do something, and letting days go by with only excuses and justifications, and no actions.
So I've decided to change my ways, starting with one passion that I also took from my mother: traveling. I love learning about new cultures, and I have been itching to transverse the numerous countries of the world just as my mother did at my age. And considering that my closest counterparts have recently been traveling all around to places like Iceland, Nepal, Austria and Hong Kong, I have to say that I am a little envious of them, and eager to have some experiences for myself.
Up until now, I have only traveled to Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. So I'm looking to expand my viewpoints and meet some awesome people in the process...and that will be starting with the lovely Dominican Republic.
I was fortunate enough to land an internship opportunity studying medicinal plant usage in la Republica Dominicana. So for the next 8weeks, I'll be periodically documenting my time here, as well as trying to keep abreast with other issues of the world. Hopefully by doing this, I will not only share my experiences with others, but also be able to reflect on those experiences in a manner that maximizes their positive influence onto me as a person.
So keep checking in for updates on my DR adventure!
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