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Writer's pictureTaylor Futch

A Journal Entry from Rio




Today is Monday and I'm writing this journal from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.


Im currently having a cold beer looking over Copacabana. I can't help but feel overjoyed.


People have been asking me if I love Rio.. I really don't know what to say. I genuinely like Rio, I really like the country of Brazil. However, what I love most is my personal experience here. The reason I'm excited to wake up everyday isn't because i'm specifically here its because the reason i'm here. If that makes sense?


The past week has been so much fun here working for a hostel and meeting all types of people. Every single day i'm making friends from every city you could imagine. I go out with locals and try all types of foods. I've learned how to Samba dance and drank Jambu. One goal I made this year was to have more authentic experiences and connect more with local cultures while I travel. I'm doing it.


I've been so lucky to have amazing friends at this hostel. We've grown to be close friends in less than a week.


Im lucky.

Im grateful.

Im fulfilled.


The energy here in Brazil just radiates onto you, and so do the Brazilian boys haha. The vibes are always at an all time high and everyone is unapologetically themselves. No matter race or sexuality. I don't think I've been to a place quite like this.


How fortunate I am to have the opportunity to do this.


I've thought a lot about the passing of Josh Neuman. He was an amazing travel content creator who recently passed away in Iceland. He was only 22 years young. Nothing breaks my heart more than someone younger than me passing away. I still think back to my friend Austin at FSU who was once older than me but now, I'm older than him. It haunts me. I didn't personally know Josh but I was inspired by him and still am. He died doing something he loved. I can only hope for the same when my time comes. He lived his life to the fullest and I strive to do the same. I am doing that now. I haven't wrote about this topic yet but its something I think about often. Life is so fucking short, it's unfair.


Reflecting now I realize i'm on the path I want to be on. Im living my life how I want to live it. The past few years I haven't known exactly what I want to do and its been hard.


But, I think i'm doing good. I think i'm on my path. Life is good.


-Tfutch

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