Thread by @raulpacheco

Again, for those who believe I love travelling:

I HATE TRAVELLING.

I love doing the things I'm supposed to be doing while travelling, but the actual act of packing, taking a plane, or a bus, having to sit for hours, adapting to jet lag/new environmental conditions?

HATE IT.

I am learning to be generous with my body and myself and add a couple of days (usually weekend) to adapt to my new environment as I travel. Because no matter what, I'm my first (and sometimes only) and most important advocate. I have to take care of myself, at all points.

I travel a lot for work, not because "I love it". I have important commitments and I do them not only willingly but also happily. Distances are the issue, obviously. It'd be great if I could be just "ENERGIZE" and be vaporized into a different location for every trip I make.

So, do I love long-haul flights? Hell no.

I love giving seminars, engaging with students and colleagues, socializing with fellow scholars and friends. If we could do away with the travel, it'd be great (we can't, and I take it in stride) </end>