Hi Guys! I am Anu Olopade. I turned 22 sometimes in September and I felt old, I thought to myself, what have I done? What have I achieved? What have I been doing with my life? I looked in the mirror while ruminating, I still looked young but I was no longer the youngest in the room, in most rooms at that. I realized, I just had to find ME. I was old enough, I could be wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted.
I always wanted to travel and see the world around me, see places, be exposed to different cultures, to perceive and try something new, I could never always be in a place, I just wanted to get somewhere, I wanted to explore and get out there, but there was always an issue, no one ever wanted to go with me, no one around me felt traveling just to see another place or explore was good enough reason, they had to be going on a business trip, visiting some family or friend, attending a destination wedding or going on a family vacation and trust me there are restrictions of freedom in these instances.
Earlier in the year, I had decided that if no one was going to go with me, I was going to go alone, I was going to go solo, on my own, by myself and with myself. It was almost the end of the year and I had done nothing. It was at this point I decided to do it. I was old enough and didn’t need anyone. However, still bothered about the idea of solo travel, I ran the idea of exploring somewhere different through a couple of friends and as usual, I got turned down. At this point I decided it was time. To avoid the criticism and lectures that comes with a female solo traveling and the inherent dangers involved, I told friends and family that I was going on a vacation with my colleagues in the office. I chose a destination, processed my visa, started having doubts, cleared the doubts by getting a ticket and off I went.
I bet it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I will totally be doing a lot more travels and I would totally love it if you follow me on the journey to find Anu Olopade
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Anu, life is all about determination, I admire Your courage, keep it up and strive more to accomplish great achievement in life. Cheers.
Thanks so much dear
You just spoke my thought, I really want to see the world
You should! Every1 should!
Sure, you’ve always had that enthusiasm in you…Baby geh, you got what it takes to take what you got further. I believe in you because you are a ‘forever’ person. Therefore, with a big grin on my face, I move the motion….*drum roll* #teamFindingae #teamFindingae #teamFindingae P.S: my phone already registered it.
Yay! Thanks love…this means a whole lot…*kisses*
Good ambition,great beginning, God is ur strength,one love
Thanks so much bro!
sheer determination
Bravo (y)
Thanks dear
Great job sis……proud of you
Thanks Dear
Proud of you Boo.
Thanks boo!
Nice one sweet,keep it up………so much proud of you
Thanks hun!
Interesting,…. But u left me outta d fun
Lol 😉
In life we all have to do what gives us a purpose ,so go on and explore the world , we would be here to see it through your eyes.
Thanks so much, this means a lot
In life u have to do whatever makes you happy,regardless…… dis is nice,keep it up dear
I quite agree, thanks so much hun!
Nice …weldone
Thanks dear 🙂
Good one darling.?
Thank you 🙂
Ermmmm…. well you are old. :p just saying
Errr…well i wonder how this correlates Alex…mayb on the first blog post tho *tongue out*
Being creative and ambitious is totally the best. Thumbs up hun, u Jez gave me the courage to explore.
It sure is! I am glad I did!