I'm going to South Korea!!!

September 20th, 2024

It’s sooo exciting, I just have to share it with you!!! I am going to South Korea!!! Finally!!!

For some time now, I have been a fan of K-dramas. They made me discover quite a lot of new things about history, but also about Korean culture and traditions. Eventually, I became curious about South Korea. I did my research online to find out that this country is actually very safe and there is a lot to see.

But right after the initial spark of curiosity, fears and insecurities always kick in: it’s far away and expensive, I’ve never been to Asia, it’s a totally different culture… How will I fare alone? I can’t even read their language!!!

It went on for a couple of years, until I finally realized that the only thing truly standing in my way was me ! No one but me is stopping me from doing it!!! When that inner voice inside of me is nudging me to try something new, it’s up to me to simply Give Myself Permission to do it!

When you think of it, it’s actually much bigger than just the story of that one trip. It’s the question of all of these permissions that we should give ourselves every single day, for big things as much as for the small ones—permission to dream big, permission to step outside of my comfort zone, permission to embrace the excitement and the uncertainty of something new…

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is to tell yourself, “It’s okay.” It’s okay to take that first step toward a goal that seems too big. It’s okay to pursue a dream, even if it seems frivolous. It’s okay to be YOU, in all your beautiful, messy complexity!!!

So, I finally DID IT!!! I booked my tickets and the first 4 days of a hotel stay (then I’ll improvise ;) )! Now I can officially announce that I am going to South Korea!!! For the first time in my life! Alone and without knowing a word of their language!

Why am I sharing all this? Because your dreams are worth pursuing, too, no matter how big or small they seem!!! All of them—traveling to a new country, learning a new language, or even just trying something that scares you a little bit—give yourself permission to do it!

Life is too short to be spent doubting and fearing. Sometimes, all it takes is a moment of bravery, a deep breath, and the belief that you deserve to live out your dreams!

So give yourself permission to do something today! It doesn’t have to be grand or life-altering. It could be as simple as allowing yourself to read that book you’ve been eyeing, taking a walk just because you want to, or starting a project you’ve been putting off. Whatever it is, let it be something that comes from a place of self-kindness :)

And if you need a little extra encouragement, just know that I’m cheering you on, every step of the way!!! Keep giving yourself the permission to be everything you are meant to be!!!

P.S.: Update: I have created a dedicated page on my blog with all the resources I found useful in preparing my trip. I'll keep updating it as I discover new ones ;)