I love the initiative of the friend @anomadsoul, so this publication, I hope you like it and are encouraged to participate.

Here I leave the rules of the contest:

My 2018: This is my hobby

Until I found
Until I was happy
Until I was Yo

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I was born on November 5, 1987 in the city of Maracaibo, Zulia State - Venezuela, the daughter of a hard-working, struggling and affectionate woman (peculiar feature of many Venezuelans) and a Spanish emigrant, correct, responsible and of good behavior.

I grew up being the only daughter in a humble home, my childhood was very quiet, but with many rules that I had to follow to respect the norms of coexistence of my mother, who became strict after separation from my father without ever ceasing to be loving and dedicated

Exemplary girl, student, well-featured, with well-established values ​​and principles, I stayed away from the interaction with other children and other people for having been so introverted and shy. Far from sports and extreme activities, my life never left the routine.

I lived in a very small family, without siblings or cousins, without luxuries or riches, but if comfort and love overflowing.

I did my basic education in a Public State School and in a National Institution also my high school studies, while my university studies for the obtaining of a student scholarship were made in a Private University, where I graduated some years later with honors in Architecture career, but the political-economic situation of my country (that many know) did not allow me to practice.

Even though my decisions were always free, I never felt comfortable with anything, for a long time I felt that I was outside of myself, that I lack something more, some complement.

After many failed attempts to find that supplement for my life and after long sleepless nights the time came and the decision was irreversible, I left my country to the home country of my father and his father's family, Spain.

The City of Madrid opened its arms, my family and its people offered me the necessary help while I got used to my new life away from mine.

My beginnings in this country were not easy, I had to fight with the demons of habit and remoteness, I started working in a cafeteria and my income allowed me to stay comfortable and help my mother, even in Venezuela.

It was here and after years without having a hobby that I knew my true passion, in my country rich in natural beauty and paradisiacal places for purchasing power it was impossible for me to travel, I only knew some States and small towns rich in nature, flora and fauna exotic that I had the opportunity to meet in sporadic visits to family homes on very specific dates.

Leaving my country and improving my economy has allowed me to go to wonderful places, travel and know.

Although I would like my hobby to be part of my day to day life, the reality is different, I must work and strive daily to achieve what I need to expand my visits to more places, although when I prepare my field bag and undertake a new adventure not I'm looking for comfort, I'm pursuing that life denied me for so long.

I have spent time in knowing and exploring myself, accompanying me and strengthening me, I have become great in spirit, I have filled internal gaps and I have modified negative attitudes that persisted in me.

I have learned to feel free, full, healthy and above all happy.

I think they have been the main activities in which I have taken to forget and fill internal gaps, (it is difficult to load the suitcase of distance and loneliness).

Afternoons of walks, a coffee that accompanies me to reflect, a cold beer, walks without definite destination, days from one place to another have allowed me to know wonderful places that have been reflected in my eyes, soul and heart, the power to interact with Splendid people, they have shown me a different perspective on life.

Different cultures, traditions, wonderful sunsets and film sunrises, typical dishes from each place I visit take me on each tour, a couple of photos and the memories that will transcend beyond time.

The diversity of habitats, ecological niches, climate, flora and endemic faunas of each place make me more knowledgeable and the gentile have modified me as a better person.

I have been able to reflect on life, distance and what is truly important, love and family.

I found my true fortune in distant lands, I am truly rich in the spirit of adventure.

It's been 2 years and a few days since I boarded that plane without a return date, the emotion and my feelings are always on the surface, given that I leave dreams, illusions, my little house and my great mother.

Visits to specialists dedicated to alleviating my depression after so much, directed me to maintain continuous contact with my life in Venezuela to look for alternative activities to stay away from the sadness caused by the absence and distance.

With constant communication with Venezuelan friends and colleagues, between anecdotes and stories, I came to Steemit and Discord, the writing and interaction with many people from different parts of the world have allowed me to occupy my nights and my days in more productive and constructive activities.

Unfolding in lines and publications some of my knowledge has given me the opportunity to stay distracted, building new skills in me. Being able to appreciate and value the work of others has also allowed me to grow and learn.

I want to continue with my passion for travel and get to know the world through the stories of many, I have focused on the platform, since it is not an empty social network without foundation, various publications have taught me things I did not know, I have reinforced knowledge and I have learned a myriad of things.

@luciana.malave