Hey everyone,

I am currently in air from ICN to AUH, feeling nostalgic and reflecting on my break. I feel so thankful for this break and it came at just the right time. On the plane here, I felt like I needed a reset. The last few months have been very stressful, and the thing I find with solo travelling is that you are purely in your own thoughts and own company. Now that can be not so good for some, but honestly I feel like I needed this time to just reflect on myself and my goals.

And there you go, I waited for the moment, and it has finally clicked. I had a lot riding on my mind on the journey here and no doubt, there is still a lot on my mind, but I strangely feel lighter; like I have left a lot behind.

The last two days I spent time with my friend Li that I met last time I was in South Korea in the summer. I met his girlfriend and they are honestly two of the most kind hearted people. They invited me to their home and made me a home cooked meal before my flight. Although, we actually don’t even speak a common language, it really doesn’t feel odd. Their kindness shines through, and I feel so blessed to have met them; and also for the other good family and friends I have.

And that is it. Sometimes we are so engrossed in the minutiae that we completely lose sight of the bigger plan. But there it is, and my bigger plan is so much more than the trials I am facing at the moment.

I am sure of it.

With love always,

Amina xo