As I sit on an airplane I am excitedly thinking about our upcoming time in Belize, but the strange thing is I’m also looking forward to writing about it. I’ve been rereading my blog from the time I spent in Belize last year and I have been surprised at how many things I had all but forgotten about. I love to write about traveling, and I love that I have it to look back on. So writing it all down is never a question. The question is where and with whom I should share it.

There is a little voice in my head that tells me that no one cares to read what I have to say because nobody likes me anyway (I cannot believe I just admitted that!). But I want to be done listening to that voice. Of course I know not everyone wants to read it, and that’s fine. But I’ve also been encouraged (and surprised) by a number of people who tell me just the opposite; that they love reading it! (And I thank all of you for that) It’s the vulnerability of putting it out there that I struggle with. But I want to live unapologetically! I plan to boldly grab every opportunity and blessing that comes my way. And while I am first and foremost writing for me, I also like to share my experiences (maybe because I personally love hearing about other people’s travels).

So to blog is a given, and it will always be on blogsbygina.com. On most days I will probably share the link on Facebook, and if there are still days when the voice in my head is yelling at me that no one cares to read what I have to say, it will still be on my site.

I’ve found writing to be such a great outlet for me. It was therapeutic when I wrote the book the year after my accident. And when I write about the fun things, I feel more present because I am acutely aware of details I may have missed otherwise. Writing organizes my thoughts and helps me enjoy the experience even more.

Being on a plane is such a surreal experience to me, I feel like I am rapidly sailing to my destination on a sea of clouds and so my mind will need to transition very quickly. In the same moment I feel the sadness of leaving everyone and everything at home behind for a few weeks, but also the thrill of something new to discover just ahead. I can’t wait to be there and I also can’t wait to write about it!