Some of you might know that i just returned from my work trip recently. My second time travelling solo to settle upcoming bag designs as well as do some sourcing of ready-made stocks for both bags and shoes. And just like my previous solo work trip, i get many friends and relatives asking me why i actually want to go overseas alone, especially when the place i'm going isn't exactly the safest place to venture for a girl alone. This issue has been raised so many times by so many people and i just had the urge to write this down in this little space of mine.
Travelling alone means eating alone 100% of the time, sleeping in the small hotel room all by myself and dealing with different kind of situations along the way (and that includes watching people fight/argue/shout at each other 1m away from you). It is not something i absolutely enjoy, but it is something i have to do. I manage Yventually by myself so you can't just expect people around me to drop everything they are doing to accompany me on my trips. I know i have friends who expect my bf to accompany me but he is not part of my business and he is a student with school commitments. I just don't think it is fair to him that he has to pay for the trip with me, carry the heavy bags from point A to point B, be bored stiff while i spent hours discussing color charts with my manufacturer and take time away from school just so he could be there. It is not expected of him and i know some might not agree with me but it is what i think and believe. As for my parents, as much as i know they are always worried sick from the moment i board that plane till the moment i land back in sunny Singapore, they are really busy people as well. My mum's not exactly in the pink of health and she hates fashion (i wonder how i became who i am sometimes. HAHA) so no, i don't need to trouble her because i can handle my own problems myself. I always believe if this is what is required to put Yventually on the right track to success, i will do it.
When you are by yourself overseas, you are forced to "grow up". You learn to take care of yourself, learn to stay alert at all times and you really move out of your comfort zone. You also learn to appreciate your country/family/friends so so so much more. I always take the clean streets of Singapore for granted but everytime i come back from my trip, i take a few deep breaths the moment i step outside changi airport because the air just smell SO MUCH fresher. HAHA. Being alone also gave me time to reflect and think about what i want in the years to come.
I appreciate everyone who accompanies me on whatsapp every time i travel by myself. It's those days that i realise i am really blessed with so many people who love me. You guys know who you are..and if you are reading this post, i love you all so much. Thank you for being there for me =)
Ok, so im really just blabbering in this post but guess i just want to set things straight. i am not sure why i wana write all these stuff down myself so if you are like "huh, so what is the whole point of this post?", don't worry, i wonder too. HAHAHA
Until next time i guess =)
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