In this exact moment that I’m writing this, I’m 6h into my 9h flight from Germany to Punta Cana, my new home in Dominican Republic. I’m feeling a bit sick, which only make sense given the past stressful days I have had, but at the same time I’m so excited about this new chapter in my life.
I know I haven’t been in the Caribbean for such a long time, less than 72h to be exact. I literally got home from our family’s annual vacation in Puerto Rico on Tuesday night. Today is Thursday and I had an early morning flight to Dominican Republic, where I’m moving for work. I have no idea what the future holds, but I know in which direction I want it to go and I’m excited to see the journey of getting there.
Dominican Republic is basically the whole reason I left my country and the idea of being an attorney (in Slovenia). After finishing my master’s degree in law, I realized that even though Slovenia is a beautiful country, I simply do not feel content. The only thing tying me to Slovenia is my family and a few friends. Anybody who knows me at least a little bit, knows that while I’m a mix of a lot of different cultures and nationalities, my soul is Latina. After going to Dominican Republic for a few times on vacation, I want to make it my home (well, at least for a little while). From the first time I was in Dominican Republic I found myself feeling that I belong there, I really can’t explain it differently. Sooo, I found a job in tourism that allowed me to make Dominican Republic my home.
Yes, I miss the work of a lawyer. Doing research, drafting contracts, organizing and triple checking everything is my thing. I’m sure I’ll be able to use my skills and expertise in the future, I’m ambitious and don’t want to limit myself to only one thing. Keeping my options open, both tourism and law are something I absolutely love.
For now, my priority was keeping my soul happy and healthy: in Dominican Republic. The land of the most beautiful palm trees and beach, dembow & bachata, loud music, and a culture that warms your heart. It’s a vibe.
Chao.
