It might sound crazy but I thank a place …yes, out loud!
I can’t recall the number of times I have literally said “Thanks Leiden” when I find myself overwhelmed and blown away by it. The fact that this STILL happens even after having lived here for six months evidently makes it pretty extraordinary. I don’t know what it is but I just can’t help it. Maybe it’s needing to say it out loud because I’m afraid that if I keep it to myself the place won’t know I appreciate it, or know how grateful I feel and how lucky I know I am to be there – okay now I know I really sound insane.
But perhaps it’s the fact that apart from asking the odd stranger to take a photo of me somewhere, I’m lacking human interaction or just someone I can turn to and say “WOW it’s beautiful isn’t it”, or “Look at this!” Someone I can voice my amazement and excitement to because I need an outlet. So instead I say it out loud to the place. Yes I know some people – especially passers by – will most likely worry for my sanity, wondering who the crazy girl talking to herself is. But for me it keeps me sane and content!
So thanks (enter city name).
From Melbourne she flies 