Unexpected, expect it.

I have never been less generally within my comfort zone than this week. Not only do I know almost zero words in Serbian, I can't even read the cyrillic writing to try to guess at things and the accent is wildly foreign to my ears.

So I've found myself generally bewildered since I boarded the bus in Split a few days ago. Yet in that time I have rented an ebike, bought a train ticket, obtained a few meals, and found my way to a cute as a button winery in the hills. I've explored a fortress and a city center, ordered gelato, purchased some probiotics, and gone for a meander in a birch and larch forest to a delightfully whimsical albeit ramshackle cafe. ( https://m.facebook.com/gorskismesko ). All of this while battling a respiratory infection that has me feeling extra tired and snotty.

How did I do it?!? You must be asking.
The kindness of strangers.

You see, people are inherently good, despite what some malicious organizations want you to believe. Almost everyone with whom I've interacted has tried to help me and the very few who didn't actively help also did not hinder me. Various times people have gone out of their way. It's a great reminder of the right way to live life.

I have many strengths but asking for help and relying on others are two areas in which I appreciate the opportunity to grow. And... I've heard that growth happens outside of our comfort zone, so I guess this is my time!

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