If being in Europe has made me realize anything at all, it
is the fact that I can’t do it all.
Those kindergarten teachers that made you believe that you could do
anything? Well, they weren’t exactly
lying to you, but neither were they telling the good, wholesome, and honest
truth.
The fact of the matter is that while I truly believe that
you may be able to do anything, you sure as hell can’t do everything. It’s a sacrifice—a compromise, and it’s one
that really forces you to sit down and choose your battles, and to do so
wisely. Hungry for lunch? Alright, which is it going to be: a döner
kebab or currywurst? Because as much as
you can wish for a bottomless-pit-of-a-stomach, the fact of the matter is, you
still haven’t found that magic genie dwelling in that magic lamp to grant you
your three magic wishes. So, thirsty for
travel? What can I get for you today: a
weekend trip to Prague or Budapest? And
would you like dessert with that? Or a
pair of Birkenstocks?
These are problems, that aren’t problems, but actually
are. As I’ve said before, they’re
compromises. You sacrifice one thing to
do another, fifteen slices of cake for a pair of Birkens and three concerts for
a plane ticket, but it’s these sacrifices that add value to what you eventually do choose to do, and
where you choose to do it. Because you’ve so wisely picked your battles,
each and every experience that you do get
to experience is that much richer.
Anyway, the point
is... the point is... the point
is we really need to figure
out where to place
Donatella because she’s barely speaking to anyone… only kidding, but a nice
large packet of Haribo gummies for the first person to guess what movie that
line is from. Speaking of Haribo
gummies, they are so much better in Germany…They’re kind of fruitier and juicer
if that makes any sense at all…ok, sorry for that ramble, but the actual point
is because you can’t do it all, it’s important to make sure that of what you do
choose to do, you do it well. Enjoy what
you eat, truly truly take in all that
you see. Travel with purpose and make
the most of your time and experience.
Here are a few photos of the East Side Gallery.
They're beautiful works of art painted on pieces and portions of the remainders of the Berlin Wall.
I'm sure you're all somewhat familiar with this piece!
This one was just way too cute...I can't even..
You can bet that I walked this stretch with purpose! Only kidding, but not really.
Until next time,
Kimmy
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