■ REAL TALK ■ I haven't written a "Real Talk" since before my trip to Malaysia, so I thought this was a good time to post one. Simply put, it is difficult for me to open up and share anything about myself, and I was very disappointed by the reactions I got when I shared the news of my trip. Especially from other FAs. I received a lot of "Why Malaysia?" and "Is it cheap there, or something?" and "You're going ALONE? Traveling alone is boring." and even "Sounds decent." I also received a lot of silence. What bothers me is, if I had been going to London, or Paris, or Rome, or Dubai, I would never have received these questions and reactions. But because I chose to do something unique and travel somewhere off-the-beaten-path, I was met with negativity and indifference. And from flight attendants! The very people who should be the most readily excited for their fellow traveler. Even though it's usually MY broke ass that I wish was going, I am always happy and excited when friends and co-workers tell me of their travel plans. I was hoping for the same courtesy. Per usual, I expected too much. But once I got to Malaysia (& got some sleep), all my irritation melted away. For the narrow-minded people, I felt only pity, that they were not able to see what I was seeing. Malaysia exceeded my wildest expectations, and I came back to the States forever changed. I decided the best way to deal with the negative comments was to laugh about them. See my highlight "Doing Me." My message is this: don't let those who choose to walk in the mainstream make you feel like your travel destinations are not as sound and valid as their's are. Whether your goal destination is Malaysia, London, or Antarctica, the way you perceive and experience that location will be wholly unique and unrepeatable. You will walk away happier, wiser, and at peace. #RealTalk #WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayWisdom #MyMalaysiaDiary #HatersGonnaHate #Travel #FlightAttendant #Wanderlust #Location #destination #Views #KualaLumpur #Malaysia #KL #PutraMosque #Putrajaya #PinkMosque #TravelPhotography #ProfesionalTourist #JetSetter #InstaTravel #SoloTravel #Reflection #SoloAdventurer #NoFilter #CoffeeOnAPlane (at Masjid Putra Putrajaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Ah8AXhrxX/?igshid=1apeeabcnm88n
