A New Dishwasher?

Today I came home from school and my dishwasher was in the middle of our living room floor. I was confused. Then I remembered that we were getting our kitchen remodeled, so I disregarded the lack of countertop, sink, and the construction man drilling a hole in our island, and headed upstairs to finish my homework.

Right now you may be thinking, uh, how does this relate to her travel blog? Well, getting a new kitchen got me thinking about something. See, when I thought about the idea of a new kitchen, I was excited! I mean, a new room to enjoy everyday, something that I can always see. Yes, I have always been a person who would prefer to have something last than to just enjoy it temporarily. Would I rather buy a candy bar, or a shirt? I would go with a shirt, every single time. A new kitchen, or a private chef to follow me around for a day? The kitchen would be my definite choice. 

My old dishwasher. Sitting right in
the middle of the porch.

But, once I pondered on this idea more and more, I realized that I really do not feel the same way about traveling. If someone were to ask me if I would rather have a new car, or a trip around the world, I would choose a trip around the world. Whether that’s just me or not doesn’t matter, what matters is that no, travel isn’t forever. Maybe I am only gone for a week or two. Maybe the sights that I see, or the food that I eat is temporary. But what does last forever, and what makes traveling so valuable to me, is the countless experiences and memories and cultures that I pick up on the way. Those memories? Those will stick with me forever, longer than any material possession I will ever own.