Travel. Explore. Find happiness. Go after it.
Remember, reflect and learn from your experiences...
At first I didn't know what to expect when going on this trip.
See new things, have fun, meet new people, and then come home.
But I'm NOT coming home.
Someone else is coming home.
A new me.
It's scary to think when I get back I won't be going back to school but I plan to live life to the full every day and seek what makes me happy.
It's a small world.
Whether you live in China or Canada you will cross paths again with good friends.
As my students said at the end of my last class in Yangshuo...
"The world is a ball and we will meet again eventually"
I'm sad to go. But happy to have came.
As a great student of mine named Ben told me last night...
"Happiness is accompanied by sorrow, and it would turn sunny after rain as well."
The things I've done and the people I've met have truly opened my eyes.
The world is your playground. Don't always settle for what was put in front of you.
Go out! Look for more!
Sorry for the deep and philosophical posting but I think in reflecting on my experience I realize that I have found a new level of happiness and joy that comes from surrounding myself with the things I love.
What makes me happy?
Helping people, dancing, leadership, teamwork, friends, family, health.
What makes you happy?
I hope I've inspired you.
Travel. (Don't make excuses! Everyone has a reason NOT to leave home. Just go!)
Explore. (Leave your comfort zone! Be open, be adventurous, live with locals, try new things.)
Find what you love. (What makes you happy? Explore! Find these things and go after them.)
Be happy. (Smile!!! it's contagious :o)
For all of you who commented that you want to travel, explore and find yourself, I support you all the way. Maybe we can meet up before you go! Keep me posted on YOUR adventures!
Toronto family... I miss you...
China family... I miss you...
I will see you both very soon.
- Mikey
(Getting ready to go back to Canada, planning to come home to China.)
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6 comments:
Great post Mike! I agree with everything you say. Life is an adventure; get out there and explore. Travel and discover the world. Take risk, make mistakes, push your boundaries and grow. Enjoy life while you can, it goes by way too fast!
We'll miss reading about your asian adventures, but are glad you'll be home soon!
hey bboy, great reading your blog this whole time, glad to see ur home soon, see you in a couple days, fly safe
bboy shrek
Welcome to the club Mike!
all those quotes in there is very inspiring. im gonna read more of your blogs now =)
peace
chris aka c-stylez
good post. i guess i took your advice before you gave it. buenos aires is a great city. risk everything.
vive la resistencia!
yo it was nice seein you out in japan. glad to hear u had a good time on your trip. have fun back in toronto and dont forget to visit again! pz
-epic
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