I once overheard a girl saying that she couldn't wait to be married so that she and her husband could go on exotic vacations together. While that is quite a sweet sentiment, for some reason it did not sit well with me. I wish I had known the girl so I could question her further. I would have loved to sit her down and ask her what she was waiting for. Did she think the oceans would be bluer if she had a significant other? Would the sunsets be more vivid if she was holding her lover's hand? That the sand between her toes would feel silkier if she was gazing into her man's eyes.
The answer is no.
So, she was waiting on someone else to take an adventure she was fully capable to starting on her own. Life is short. God has our days numbered and we don't know which will be our last. Never let something you want to do, depend on someone else. Don't be afraid to go it alone. There is something freeing in figuring out the bus system in Vietnam on your own or awe-inspiring to trek alone in temple ruins at sunset. Going alone gives opportunity for growth and self-examination that does not occur in any other setting. So, don't be afraid of doing by yourself. There is a wonderful and exciting world just waiting for you to explore.
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