Where Did This Extra Time Come From?

Melissa Smith
Jul 28, 2017 · 3 min read

June 26 — Somehow I gave myself an unexpected gift today. The gift of time. My work week calendar is usually booked solid. Exploring the city and getting out is better done in the morning since I’m on U.S. Eastern Time. Not today. My entire day was blocked off and no one was able to book time with me. I didn’t even have anything on the calendar for myself.

For the life of me I don’t know why it was blocked off. In red no less. What was I supposed to have done today? I know it’s not a trip or excursion. It seems absolutely crazy to me that I don’t remember. On the positive side it means I can go on a blues boat dinner cruise with some of the other Roamers tonight.

When I first entered Prague the taxi drove by the water and I saw the bridges and beautiful buildings. My breath was taken away. That was the only time I’ve seen the river. Being able to watch sunset while being with my fellow Roamers, enjoying a nice dinner, having a glass of wine, and listening to music should be perfection. It combines so many of my loves during this last week in Prague.

I don’t know where my love of the water came from. Growing up in California water is very much a verb. Many years have passed since I enjoyed going to the beach or lake. The last time I can remember I was a very young girl. Going in the water never appealed to me. At some point in my life water became a noun. Almost like a person.

Enjoying the company of water is like being with a love and not speaking. Sharing a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or dinner with an old friend who knows your thoughts. You can sit in comfortable silence with one another. Other times it cheers me on while I run and provides me a breeze to cool down. It brings in a partner, the sun, to paint pictures for me.

Tonight the boat experience didn’t disappoint and the water carried us along. Music was good and I even found myself singing. Food and drinks were better than expected. Scenery was relaxing and beautiful as I did expect. Conversation was nice and there was plenty of laughs. It was a great way to end the day. A day which must have been destined to be blocked off just for me.

Sometimes life gives us surprises we don’t particularly care for and other times it is exactly what we need. Today having a “free” day was perfect and much needed. I joined We Roam to experience new places and new things. While I knew life wouldn’t stop I expected to be challenged more in business than in my personal life. Not sure how I rationed that. My point is life happens no matter what. I can’t let myself not enjoy what’s around me because of what is going on inside me.

The week started off with a black light show. Tonight was the unexpected boat cruise, and tomorrow I’ll be attending my very first opera. It probably wasn’t best to save everything until my last week in Prague. However, I’m most grateful for the time. It goes by so fast and I don’t want to miss any opportunities.

My end of day gratitude:

  1. Unexpectedly giving myself a free day.
  2. A wonderful evening with fellow Roamers.
  3. More to look forward to in Prague.

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My Year As A “Roamer”

The daily life of a human while working and living in 12 countries in 12 months in 2017.

Melissa Smith

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World traveler. Virtual Assistant Matchmaker. Remote Work Consultant. Entrepreneur. Bestselling Author. Mother. Sister. Daughter. Human. Everybody is somebody.

My Year As A “Roamer”

The daily life of a human while working and living in 12 countries in 12 months in 2017.

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