In 2010, when the movie came out, I went to see it with my mum and fell in love with the story. What could be more exciting then a movie where a woman leaves everything to search for herself out in the world? I decided I should read the book since I was so inspired, but eventually, around the middle, I got bored (can't believe I'm saying this!) and put it on my shelf.
Only last year I noticed it was there! Since I was going crazy about reading a lot those days, I got it out of my shelf and started reading it again, but this time with a total different perspective. I was consumed by EVERY single page and got into the world of Elizabeth Gilbert of adventure and self discovery. I was inspired, I wanted to be her, I wanted to get out there and find out who I was - since I was passing a confusing time of self-consciousness and most of the time I still think I'm going through that.
So I finished the book guess when? Yes! A little before the applications for Erasmus. I remember thinking that was my chance and I got it!
In 2010, when the movie came out, I went to see it with my mum and fell in love with the story. What could be more exciting then a movie where a woman leaves everything to search for herself out in the world? I decided I should read the book since I was so inspired, but eventually, around the middle, I got bored (can't believe I'm saying this!) and put it on my shelf.
Only last year I noticed it was there! Since I was going crazy about reading a lot those days, I got it out of my shelf and started reading it again, but this time with a total different perspective. I was consumed by EVERY single page and got into the world of Elizabeth Gilbert of adventure and self discovery. I was inspired, I wanted to be her, I wanted to get out there and find out who I was - since I was passing a confusing time of self-consciousness and most of the time I still think I'm going through that.
So I finished the book guess when? Yes! A little before the applications for Erasmus. I remember thinking that was my chance and I got it!
So this is why I won't sell or give my Eat, Pray, Love book to anyone...because it's like my bible, my travel inspiration! And you may think that this sounds ridiculous, but to me it makes perfect sense and that's all that matters. And honestly, now that I've started this blog and I'm planning some next travels, I'm thinking about reading it again to get even more of that feeling of excitement in my stomach. No, not butterflies...just the thrill of something daring, that scares me, something new, and maybe, who knows, something that I can see myself doing? That would be nice, to finally discover what I'm suppose to do with my life, because being 22 and still be wondering what the hell is my purpose kinda sucks!
So here you have it: my Eat, Pray, Love book is my pre-travel Bible and I won't let it go anywhere!