London Update!

So I don't think I could be neglecting my blog as much as I am right now. It is really difficult to keep up with a blog while traveling because in pure honesty, I rather be exploring than sitting on my computer. That's fair right? BUT I'll write a short post about my time here in London!  ~~~~~

                                     

                                 

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So after our very LONG 26+ journey to London from Arizona, USA we had finally made it.  We knocked on the door of the perfectly located Hampstead Heath, London home to Dan and Judy our helpx hosts! This has been the best helpx location so far let me tell you! My sister and I click with Dan and Judy so perfectly! They are so kind and their beautiful, small and cozy home is located just down the street from the PICARESQUE Hampstead Heath. True countryside in the middle the one of the worlds largest cities. We can also hop on a single bus and be in busy Piccadilly square quite quickly. (such a score!) On top of the two being just lovely, they are always spoiling us with chocolate, Ben & Jerrys and Toblerone while encouraging us to go out pub hopping in Camden, innocently of course! They encourage having fun! Sadly, we leave for Amsterdam tomorrow via ferry. We will miss Judy & Dan very much. They have welcomed us back already thankfully! :) ~~~~~ 

Are you happy? :)

Hi Y'all! So I have had this gradual realization about my expectations and how they play the biggest role in discovering happiness both in life and in travel. So please for the sake of yourself and my blog listen to me now: 
FIRST:  I want you to imagine yourself looking out an airplane window.  ~~~~~

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You are headed on your dream vacation. Lets say it is on an island.
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Imagine your perfect day on this island.  Maybe a Mai-tai. Maybe a piña colada. Virgin if you're pure. How would your perfect day play out?  Think about this for a second.  What is your perfect vacation? 

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Now erase everything you just dreamt of because that is not how it will happen.

Brutal, I know, but the chances of it laying out that way are extremely low.

This is what I want you to do:

Go with no expectation..

or perhaps go expecting the worst. 

 Seriously. Imagine that you will do nothing more exciting than sitting in your hotel room.  Now when I say this I hope you don't actually go and sit in your hotel room. Do make a small list of the most important things that you must do but allow your schedule to be flexible. Allow time for opportunities to take place. I strongly believe things happen the way they do for purpose. For a  lesson and an opening door.
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My favorite proverb in this entire world.

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My biggest advice for both life and traveling is:

Never set expectations. 
Open yourself up to flexibility.  If you get a nudge to go a specific way or to get on a specific train, do it.  Beautiful things happen.. some might even call it magic :)