Runaway But Never Leave

Without the travel aspect attached to my occupation, this profession in hospitality would never be as fulfilling as it is.  For one, this opportunity has bridged me over to catch up with long-unseen family, classmates, friends in different parts of the world every time I come across close to their locations.  And since this career mostly vehicles to the most beautiful places of the world, a network of beautifully-minded people are inevitable to meet as well in an unexpected place and time.  That´s the opportunity you don´t want to miss.  

There´s heaps of professional advantages if we look at that perspective.  The industry is like a spider web where recommendations and connections could absolutely work in time that you need it.

To my surprise, there are still some people around this industry who are not keen on taking that advantage out.  They restrain to come out and explore, but would rather stay on Facebook and Skype.  Ironically, tourists spend good amount of money to be able to experience what these people are missing.  Aside from scenic spots and landmarks, it is educating to discover local culture – and meeting people along the way is more interesting.  Never to miss food and dining as the highlight.

While the folks back home enjoy the monthly allowance they receive regularly (shopping sprees and vacationing as a result), a poor man misses his own life in a far away land in the flip side. 

Everybody has different views, priorities, and choices about life; about family etc…And it is a fact that is not difficult to understand.  However to look at the flipside of the coin, it is mostly not realized that we only walk once in this life…And it is not really a longer journey than it is most perceived.  You don’t want to deprive your own little joys for whatever reason that holds you up.  There might no more next time when it comes that you want it.

We need to achieve balance to keep our sanity, and a good source of motivation to get us going.  I would not hesitate to hang out with or without a company to try the best pastas and coffees of Italy than always save every penny for someone else´s sake.  There´s a point in time that ourselves will need a little pampering and space (either we get that from others or we make our own way to achieve it).  Runaway with the moment that brings your senses to your feet and feel that you deserve a good air. But never leave your realities behind in the process as well.