And in case that wasn’t enough to put a few things into perspective for Tuesday-grumpy Emily, here are a few other things that have been happening lately:
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I’m a person who wants to excel, chase my desires, and live a life that’s full of experiences that make me a better person. None of that happens without a dash of insecurity, whether I like it or not. Luckily, I’m starting to learn what my ABBA songs are in these situations
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This lovely, Portuguese cabernet (Quinta da Alorna) and I are cozying up to a computer screen displaying the raw evidence of my nasty, American habit that almost ruined my relationship.
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Because in this not-so-enthusiastic place, I’m starting to gain a pretty good perspective on things. And perspective is about all I’m clinging to these days, as normalcy is pretty f*cking far away.
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Because the angry little monsters inside my brain were starting to win, I said nothing else and huffed and puffed my way into the line to collect a cart, and burst into ALDI with the enthusiasm of waking up at 7am on Monday morning.
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And while I still plan to travel, traipse, and taste my way through this world, despite the corona craze, there is one thing I wish more travelers had on their side.
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Well folks, we hit a major bump in the road this week. And when you’re staring at the calendar with only five business days left in the USA, bumps become VERY SCARY.
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Proceed to any police station or business that offers fingerprinting services (in my area, it was one sheriff’s office and one shooting range. Dear Lord, you should’ve seen my liberal, “get rid of guns” self, walking into that establishment
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So yes, I’m slightly lonely, with plenty of coffee dates, and a lot of plans. I’m an American singer/dancer/writer/blogger who landed in Portugal, and posts some really nice-looking Instagram pictures of life abroad.
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I guess, at the end of the day, my soul felt a sort of clarity in Portugal that I’ve only ever felt at “home.” And to me, that feeling bore enough weight to take a chance on moving, without the security of any sort of plan.
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Here on AIDAluna, my unpredictable work days are speckled with a bit more sparkly makeup, Broadway tunes, and choreography rehearsals than your typical 9 to 5…
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If what I’ve gathered around the world, throughout my 27-year existence, is correct, I have more confidence than the average person. Especially the average woman. And that terrifies me.
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