AfterThought

It’s been almost two months since I finished my walk through Spain. I spent a few days in Italy before my flight back to LA. Something came over me as I got on that flight. I didn't even want to board the flight, but I didn't want to be in Europe illegally anymore. I cried the entire twelve hour flight. On the first flight From Milan to Rome (about one hour), a man next to me noticed I was crying and started crying himself! I was going to miss Italy. I was going to miss traveling through Europe. I already missed all the beautiful souls I met along the twenty-four days on the camino. I already missed the friends, and the family I made in Italy. I can honestly say I have changed as a person in the last 10 months. Living in Italy and walking through Spain has helped me become a better person mentally, physically, and spiritually. I know how to eat better and take care of myself. I have proven to myself that I can go twenty four days without any vehicles, and walk miles and miles per day. I learned that I can walk for days in excruciating pain from blisters. I learned second-hand what it is like to be a very good mother and became a part of a beautiful family.

I’m back in LA and I got a good part-time job in the psychology field. I went to my best friend's wedding up north and I'm so happy I got to spend that magical day with her.

So, although most times I would like to take the next plane out of LAX and start my next adventure, I’m enjoying the time with my friends and family. Now is a time to think about what I really want for myself and my life. Who knows what the future holds? :)