I just love the feeling of being surrounded by nature and friends while savoring every moment of a perfect road trip to a place away from the noise of the city.
Relaxation. Waking up in the morning with a ready breakfast inside a cozy room and a nice veranda is pure bliss. Having all the time (and bed) to myself without worrying about anything never fails to give me inner joy and peace.
Enjoyment. I couldn’t derive any better sense of enjoyment than from having a great conversation with friends who talk sense and at the same time know how to have fun and laugh at themselves. Getting answers from a henyo, philosopher, or a psychologist for some questions I have been so curious about gives me undeniable satisfaction.
Happiness. I always find happiness in little things that matter more in life. Traveling. Music. Nice sceneries. Great company. LOLs. Cheap thrills. Good food. I mean, this is the life! Making the most out of something that we can easily have rather than finding fulfillment in something that we do not have yet is far more rewarding.
Memories. My memory bank consists only of good and happy recollections. I don’t dwell anymore with the sad events of the past. I do away with all negativity. Funny but I vowed last December that I would never allow anything and anyone to make me cry this year. And yes, it’s happening. I’ve never cried a single tear of sadness since January. Strange but possible.
One writer said that the best things in life are free. I totally agree. While we need money to pay for hotel rooms, food, and gas, the pleasures and benefits that we derive from a journey with good friends are definitely greater than the costs. Postponing a nice road trip is tantamount to postponing happiness.
So, let’s hit the road whenever there is an opportunity. Because the joys we encounter along the way do not require any toll fee.
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