Lesson learned # 1 thousand and 1

I feel like ive learned some good hard lessons that i should have figured out over the past 10 years, but instead they all arrived within the past 2 months. Its been a very hard, difficult, tearfilled last 2 months. And as hard as some times were to figure out by myself, i feel ive grown so much stronger.

Im now back in Pisco, at PSF, the volunteer place i was at in Feb/March, before going to the Colca Canyon. While in the canyon, i learned alot about life, love, and how to be happy with my life. For the remainder of my trip, i wanted to spend it in the Amazon Jungle of Peru. Floating up the Amazon river for 5 days, watching pink dolphins, see all sorts of wild animals, and whatever else. My friend Pablo, from the canyon, was going to come with me and I was so excited to spend the trip with him. After leaving Puno, I met up with Pablo in Arequipa, and he had bad news for me. He wasnt going to be able to go because he is in the middle of building his hostel in the Oasis. So i came to Pisco alone to spend some time with the people i knew before, volunteer on a few projects, before deciding i need to continue on my travels anyway. If i didnt, i would be very disappointed with myself that i didnt fullfil something i really wanted to just because someone else.

In a way, i almost feel that this was to happen for a reason. And that my experience of goinginto the jungle should be solo. If I was with my friend Pablo, we would have a lot of fun, but i wouldnt find the same experiences or opportunities, that i would if i was alone. And i believe those are the ones i need to experience to continue on with my life. To help me figure out what there is to figure out before returning to the states.

I know things will be different when i go home, but the last thing i want to happen is to forget all that i have learned and get sucked back into the rush rush work work lifestyle. Im not going to do that. Anyway, here are a few lessons ive been reminded about within the past few days.

Lesson- Be true to yourself, and follow what you want to do.
lesson- dont wait for people, they only slow you down and can dissappoint you. (especially while traveling)
lesson- love is hard, but totally worth it.
lesson- trust the universe and your instincts. they will lead you to where you need to be.
lesson- just open your heart and great people and opportunities will present themselve to you.
lesson- communication is key...the more you talk the easier things are to deal with.

So on that note, Im off to the Jungle for the rest of my trip. I know it will be amazing, and then i will be ready to come home. I cant wait to come home. I love and miss everyone so much. cheers