I Have No Schedule

Most of my trips so far have involved an immense amount of research and planning along with reservations or accommodations booked in advance. I would create detailed itineraries that map out my entire trip and follow it religiously. I remember planning for one summer road trip, writing out on my large whiteboard plans A, B, C, D ,and E, because I wanted to optimize every minute that I was there (mainly for photography).

I realized adhering to my own plans was causing unnecessary stress and anxiety during travel. What if I want to stay longer at one location? What if there are unexpected delays? Even for going on the trip itself, how do I know that the weather will cooperate? What if conditions are better somewhere else, or other more exciting plans arise? How do I know what I will feel that day? What if I’m too tired and don’t feel like going? There have been times where I just wanted to stay home, but pushed myself to go because I made reservations already and did not want to forfeit the costs.

The less I plan and the more spontaneous I become, the more I’m able to actually enjoy my trips. Perhaps I am learning how to balance out my professional life, which is in complete contrast with crazy packed schedules and my entire day is scheduled down to the minute.

I asked myself, can I do a multi-day road trip with minimal planning? I never really tried until now. I want to be able to simply pick a destination and head there with no detailed itinerary and figure it out as I go.

To be spontaneous means complete freedom and autonomy. I can pack the car and be ready to go: north, south, east, west, wherever my intuition leans towards. I’m prepared for anything; I’m ready for anything; I’m able to go anywhere at any time. I love being able to say that I don’t have a schedule and I can do whatever I feel like. I love being able to wake up and decide where to go last minute. I love being able to tell my friends that I have no plans and can say yes to go to wherever they want to go. I also love being able to not go somewhere if I didn’t want to. I love being completely free.

October 1, 2022 | Best Approach To Life