ILLUMINATION
Simone by Simone, A Trick Task
People say that I am a box full of surprises.
In my twenties, on a solo backpack trip, the front desk clerk of the B&B stared at me while checking my passport. I was embarrassed and wondering what was wrong until I asked her.
Her answer, in an astonishing way, was:
”You look Japanese but your passport is Brazilian. You talk and dress like an American but your name is Italian (I think she meant Latin)!”
And I replied with a shy smile: ” Hi, I am Simone!”
Back in the earlier ninetys, prior to the smart phones, wifi and cheap flights, solo female travelers were not usual. A short young asian looking woman wandering around Europe with no itinerary was even more rare like the wild trout lilly above.
That’s me, Simone.
A quiet ordinary woman, mostly unnoticed in social situations.
While my mouth is closed, my mind is talking nonstop. I find release for my thoughts through journaling and here on Medium.
I am an explorer by nature with a passion for learning. Books are my best company and being nature is where I recharge my body and soul.
Lately, I am through a life-changing process over the past years. As a result, I am learning to find and appreciate Peace.
This is what I like to write about. I write about my experiences, travels, and learnings in order to inspire others or at least, earn a smile for their time.
You will see me writing about traveling…
…and the other passions that are nature related. I am a scuba diver, a park jogger and a slow trail runner.
Most of all, you will see me tagging mental health and sharing some painful thoughts and experiences about it. No one is alone and although it is really hard to share it, I hope it can bring connection and comfort to the reader.
I am a believer that there are no limits or excuses for your dreams.
Due to financial reasons, I sold my computer and other valuables last year. It has been already one year with an old smartphone only. It’s okay and I even like it (now).
I missed Medium though. Writing and editing from the phone takes a long time and is exhausting but here I am.
Medium is not technically supportive for writers in the same situation as I. Hopefully, it will change in the future.
For these reasons, I was looking for an understanding and supportive publication. It looks that I have found it!
It’s Illumination!
Some elements are essential for my day: studying, writing, and exercising. Add to these a full-time job and the basic daily chores of a solo living person. Now you have my daily schedule!
I am an enthusiastic self student of the Japanese language in my spare time, a park jogger during the week, and a hiker/ trail runner or diver on the weekends.
I am constantly looking for improvement and adapting according to the situation. Therefore, Stoicism and its application in daily life are some of my characteristics.
It’s hard and embarrassing to openly talk about myself. A really trick question.
Friends and acquaintances knows only a part of the whole. Readers have a better understanding of who I am.
I hope that by now, you may have an idea and what to expect from me.