I’ve had my share of trips and adventures, but this one feels different. I’m pressing pause on my life in Whistler and heading to the Caribbean for five months of work — this time, completely on my own.

YVR → SEA → ATL → GCM

I feel lonely. Not just because I’ll be alone, but because I’m leaving behind the friends, the life, and the dog I love to start over overseas. The challenge is real, and I can already feel the weight of it.

I already feel lonely. Not just because I’ll be by myself, but because I’m leaving behind my friends, my dog, and the life I built over the last eight years. That part is hard.

Grand Cayman isn’t a scary place — it’s safe, modern, and full of other expats. I’m not worried about the island. What I’m worried about is how it feels to start over from scratch, with no one waiting for me. But this is what I asked for: a challenge.

I want to see if I can do this on my own. Learn more about myself. Get stronger. It’s scary, but it’s worth trying.

So here I go. Chin up. I got this!