It is easy to take your life for granted, especially when you have lived in the same location for many years. When I visit my friends that live in different cities, they often play tourist with me. I am always surprised when my friends say to me, “this is my first time exploring this area, and I’ve lived here my whole life.”
You don’t always have to travel elsewhere to explore and find different cultures or have interesting experiences. It might just be in your backyard. I live in the great state of California, but this was not always the case. Not originally being from California has given me a fresh perspective and curious heart.
Every winter I buy a season pass so I can ski up in the beautiful mountains in lake Tahoe. I enjoy visiting San Francisco in the summer to escape the Sacramento heat. I enjoy attending art walks, playing at the park with my friends and attending craft fairs in Sacramento (where I currently live). I like to pretend that I’m on vacation every day!
As a result, I’ve connected with my local community and explored and participated in many of the wonderful events Sacramento has to offer. I hope today’s post inspires you to take a look at your current surroundings and go out and explore.
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