With this vacation, I felt more welcome than I have at previous ones. My friends were more accepting and understanding of me this time. I felt more comfortable. And they were able to teach me lessons.
The lesson that I most need to learn is the ability to say “No”.
I was a big fan of the movie Yes, Man. I liked its philosophy of always saying “Yes”. I ignored the part of the film where the hero only truly became complete when he gave himself permission to say “No” at times.
But it is an important part. I should not be a doormat to other people. I am allowed to think. If I am doing something that I would rather not be doing, people can sense that. It is not an attractive quality.
It’s time to be an adult.