Other than the cave tour where I was about to hang out with a group of people for 2 days straight (and mind you, I did make an effort to get to know some people and make new friends) I haven’t really been putting myself out there to meet people along the way. I had given up the ease of socializing at hostels for the comfort of a nice bed, amenities and a private shower at hotels. To add to that, I was okay with being on my own for the last few days in Vietnam because I knew that I was going to meet up with a good friend in my next destination. Sean was going to travel with me through Myanmar. Unfortunately however, given the circumstances of flight cancellations and quarantine regulations etc. due to the Corona virus, he wasn’t able to join me in Myanmar anymore.
Needless to say, I had a bit of a pity party last night feeling a bit bummed for myself and how I’m going to be on my own again.. I still took myself out to a nice dinner I’m the city and ended being invited to join a nice group of people for a chat over dinner. But my mood was off and I could tell I need some consoling..
But today’s a new day and I just need to remind myself that I’m in Myanmar, a country I’ve been wanting to visit for so long. So, it doesn’t matter who I’m with or without. I get to do this and that’s so much bigger than worrying about being alone.