Summer for 1

Don’t be fooled by the button in the photo, the summer is actually about you. This summer marks my first time as a solo traveler. I’ve traveled for work alone, but never alone on holiday. I’ve picked a foreign city that I’ve been before, but not for many years. The last time I visited, I denied myself to be fully engaged with the culture and the language that I am around 80% fluent in simply because I had put my then-boyfriend’s interests ahead of my own. The time has come for me. I’m going to walk as leisurely as I want through neighborhoods without having to ask “are you tired” every few minutes. I will eat at quaint cafes for a quick meal and light reading. I’m going to take my time vintage shopping, sit at the bar for an early nightcap, eat delicious pastries without sharing.

But I also named this playlist “Summer for 1” as a reminder for discovery. Find something new about yourself. The summer months are for fun and pleasure, but it could also be the best time to heal from something. Play it safe. Surround yourself with those who enjoy your presence. And if you need to be alone, that’s okay too.

*excerpt from Dear City Girl ~ 5 Good Things: A Playlist for Your Moods