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Originally Posted by Locke
I went on a lot of trips all by myself.
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I did this for the first time in who knows how long early in September. It was really great (other than I got COVID). While I found myself missing my family or just wishing I had someone to share a great experience with a bit, but mostly I had a great time.
Was fun to just decide what I wanted to do and go do it... see stuff I know only I would want to see, etc.
Then last week I went to Hawaii with my family and my parents and also had fun. Never been that far away before. Did a LOT of walking, far more than I'd even be able to dream of a year ago. Saw the sunrise from the top of a volcano. Tried snorkeling a few times and even saw some giant turtles while doing it! Verified I can fly extended amounts without my vertigo being much of an issue so that's a green light for Europe or Japan or whatever.
I've never been a big traveler but being able to get around so much easier really does make travel possible and enjoyable, and for me anyway the trips really did have a positive impact on my mental health. I may start traveling more.
My parents are in their 70's.. healthy but time doesn't stop. Extended family same thing, everyone is getting to that age.. I guess I'm glad I've been able to improve my mental health recently to help prepare for what will eventually come and hopefully weather that storm better.