Artiscence

I enjoyed my time in Mexico and I'm glad I got to remember what endeared me to each place I visited while I was there. There is distinction and singularity in each of these places, emphasizing the diversity of peoples, cultures and even geography. Tulum:  An old, mysterious wonder  upon whose face the ocean  splashes its kisses Isla Mujeres: Cabanas on white sands gentle breeze whistles whilst caressing tall palm trees Cancun: Hot, windy, crowdy sophisticated and expensive zona hotelera Chichen Itza: Old, majestic reverence say a prayer here? you just might Brick by brick, a culture lives on Merida: Romantic midnight Here lives a delight that rushes through the wind and into your heart To you, Merida, I stay partial Uxmal: Flirty, fun and friendly A village once stood here And here it remains...without its people Campeche: A world of people A hallowed heritage A world of colors

yesterday, I became American. i do not feel any less Nigerian than I have been. nor do I feel any more American than I should. i do feel an addition of some sort, however. it's a thought, an essence. yet, I am not changed. I am not different yesterday, I became American today, I am still American today, I am still Nigerian

I turned 27 about a week and a half ago and I wanted to mark it in a different way. In the past, I usually go out with friends and have dinner with my family. Since grad school, I have spent my birthdays in lab working. I know. So, I decided to go on my first solo international trip ever (which turned out to be not completely solo....but life happens....in a refreshingly good way). I took the plunge, despite some of my friends and family indignation about solo traveling. I chose a place that I knew I would find interesting and will capture my attention for a week. So, yeah, no beachy resorts here ;). So, where did I go? Mexico. To be specific, the states of Quintana Roo, Yucat á n and Campeche. Why Mexico? You ask.  Well, it's close, it's cheap, it's convenient. My birthday (or birth week as I spent the week of my birthday there) was most enjoyable and fun.

I have worked.  I have played.  I have traveled. And I have procrastinated while doing these things. I am back on my blog and will write again as I have in the past.