One Twenty Five

~ notes for my traveling soul ~

take your shoes off and feel the grass between your toes
say yes, but know when to say no
listen to other people’s stories
share your own
eat ice-cream on sunny days
stay in hostels, not hotels
travel light
never take bets
tell people you meet, you’ll visit them
[mean it]
go for long walks where you get lost
take photos
[of people and places]
stay out late
sleep in
get up early when you have to
wear sunscreen
[and reapply after swimming]
always brush your teeth
charge your iPod
sleep on trains, planes, and automobiles
go without the Internet for at least two weeks
take chances
wake up to see sunrises
know there will be down periods
[always followed by ups]
skype your loved ones
send postcards
keep a blog
don’t wear make up
visit the toilet before boarding planes
introduce yourself to your seat mate
never put anything in the front, seat pocket
put fun, bright markers on your backpack
[and give it a name]
take things with a grain of salt
ask a local their favourite restaurant
get people’s emails
bring zip-lock bags with you
[lots]
always have a pen and notepad nearby
get up high in new cities
always have a good book with you
go swimming
feel the sand between your toes
camp if you can
appreciate everything
count your blessings
live, love, laugh.