Let's Catch That Trip; Ladies of Hive Contest #165

An all-expense paid trip?

Hell, yess!

I'm taking it. No, I'm grabbing the opportunity to breathe, unwind, and relax.
I can already picture myself getting on that plane, or train, heck I'll get on a scooter to catch that all-expense paid trip. I feel as though it is just what my aching bones, throbbing heart, and restless spirit need right now. 2023 seems like the longest year I've ever experienced and this holiday treat would seal the year on a very positive note. In the same breath, it would set the pace for an amazing 2024.

I love my life and I love what I do. However, I crave something special and different. I desire some time alone to just relax and return to myself. As life unveils its sweet, sour, and sometimes bitter progression, it sometimes feels like we are losing some pieces of ourselves along the way. A solo trip would be an opportunity for me to trace back the road and pick up meaningful pieces.

Anything outside of my daily routine and the idea of unwinding is a change and I yearn for it. I've never been by myself on a trip. Perhaps it may be a tad terrifying but it is something I've looked forward to. For once, I want to be out there in the world alone without having to worry about the well-being of anyone but myself. I want to do the things that being responsible for others has held me back from. Oh, what a thrill it would be to finally catch that liberating feeling. Even if it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience I would savor it like the last scoop of ice cream on a cone.

I've missed people all my life when they are gone so I want to know what it feels like to be missed too.

Every holiday, I find myself naturally taking up the role of a giver. I pat myself on the back because I'm there to make it work for others. How delightful would it be to receive this time? Very satisfying I must say. Hence, an all-expense paid trip would be the most memorable holiday gift.

My entry to Ladies of Hive Community Contest #165

2️⃣ Would you accept an all-expenses paid trip to another country but it means spending the holiday alone? Why or why not?