I remember when I was working 8-5pm in a cube and friends were sending me e-mails from their travels through Australia. I really felt like I was about to cry at my desk as I was reading them because I was so jealous. Yesterday I was telling my French teacher that I was going to miss yet a few more classes because I was headed back to the States for Christmas. I was kind of embarrassed to tell her this because I felt so lucky to be traveling so much and here she was having to stay in Belgium all the time. This was the conversation:
Teacher: And you were just in Germany last week, right?
Emily: Well, actually I was in Germany for two days and then flew to London for three days because my husband was there for work.
Teacher: Wow.
Emily: Yes, I feel kind of bad because my husband ends up having to work in every city, but it is great for me because I just get to tour around and sight see.
Teacher: So you are by yourself all day? Your husband can't tour with you?
Emily: Well, he has to work alot, so it is usually just me touring around by myself all day. I always bring a book to read at lunch and I stay busy going to museums and just seeing everything.
Teacher: And you like this?
I had never even thought that some people might think I have it really rough having to tour around by myself all day. Personally, I love being by myself -- I go where I want to, when I want to and don't have to worry about anyone else. However, I often forget that many people might see it as lonely or scary. I won't feel quite so bad talking about all my travels now knowing that some people might actually be thinking they are so glad they don't have my life!
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