In 2015, I travelled to some incredible places. The highlight has to be my Africa trip. It was such an eye opener to see what life is like in Africa, see the incredible animals and meet some amazing people.
I also did a few (five not including UAE) short weekends away. I'd fly from work on Friday and return on Sunday evening. A friend of mine does these often, it was good to quickly visut a city but I did find these quite tiring.
I'm currently in Abu Dhabi alone. I met a friend for New Year's Eve but since then I've been solo. I've really enjoyed the alone time as life has been so hectic lately, especially at work.
But being alone has made me think again about how nice it would be to share time with someone special.
I'm my own worse enemy. I'm so damn independent and put out the persona that I don't need anyone (and actually I don't need but perhaps want someone) so it's difficult when you realise actually maybe it's time to let someone in.
I doubt very much that I'll meet someone special on the likes of Tinder or POF (although I know lots of people who have) but there are other places to meet people.
I tried speed dating once. It was overall pretty fun. I wasn't sure whether to try and drag someone with me but it was actually better going alone. It made me speak to people before the actual event.
I matched with a few people. I think I was being too 'nice' with some of my matches. If I go again, I'll be more selective.
I did see this one guy several times after the event, whom turned out to be a complete narcissist. However, I can't judge all guys at speed dating by that one bad experience (although apparently I was rather fat!).
My rational with all these things is, I'm pretty normal and I use these apps and events so surely there has to be other normal people out there?
I've been thinking about where to travel to next? I know work will be incredibly busy this year so I'm not really sure when exactly I can go away but I always like to dream of enchanted places.
I'd love to go to a pole camp. They have one in Dubai in March (fourth trip to UAE) but I don't think I would have recovered from the operation by then. They also have one in Budapest and Ibiza. I think Ibiza would be pretty fun.
I would also love to go somewhere like Borneo or Bali but I think these are typical 'couples' destinations. That usually doesn't bother me too much but for a week or more, it may be too much.
I also have this grand idea of heading to Australia for a while (ideally 2-4 weeks) towards the end of the year. I would have to sweet talk my employer into giving me some unpaid time off wor though.
I haven't considered it much but some people have asked if I use travel to run away from my problems? I'm not sure if I do or not. I like to travel, I get to meet new people and explore interesting places - what's not to love!
But maybe if I put as much time and effort into my routine life at home, then things would be a little different for me. Less dinners for one in front of the TV (although I do love my dinner tray from my sister for Christmas).
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