BIRTHDAY SOLO TRIP OUT OF THE COUNTRY EDITIONš±
Dear Diary,
II wanted to celebrate my 25th birthday with my best friend, but she couldnāt afford to go.
I REALLY wanted to go to a resort in the Dominican Republic. The only way to go was alone.. I seen people on social media going to places alone so why canāt me ? So, I did it. I planned everything from who will pick me up to, to what outfits I will wear everyday.
I was a bit nervous because I was going alone. When I made it to Dominican Republic, my cousins picked me up and I spent an hour with them. This made all that anxiety go away. I was eager to get to the resort. I started making friends at the resort while waiting in the check in line.
When I got my room, it was beautiful. I started decorating my room with decorations I brought. Then, decided to meet up with the girl I met.
Later on, i had to go my separate ways. I was ay this resort for 5 days and every day I had met someone new. The employees grew found of me along with people visiting the resort.
I would get dressed, hang out by the pool, eat then at the night J would go clubbing at the resorts club. I met people in the lobby, at the club and excursion. At night we would go to the beach in a group. We would listen to music and talk. I had different guys interested in me. And of course drama because everywhere you stay for longer than 2 day, thereās a risk of drama haha. Nothing I couldnāt handle .
My birthday cake was a small cake I had gotten from the buffet. It wad perfect for me. I felt so beautiful that night. Unfortunately, I had bitten the worst heels from Forever 21. Letās just say they cost $30 and can only be worn minutes ! Not hours. It was a huge disappointment but I made sure to try my best to walk in them and take pictures.
The best part of my solo trip, was that I could do anything I wanted. i did not have to worry about people telling me what they can or not do. I woke up when I wanted and it was amazing. Made me realize that taking risks can be scary but they can be an amazing thing also.
Have you been on a solo trip before ?
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