Wanderlust

I have a really bad case of wanderlust.  According to this website, "wanderlust" is defined as "a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world."  I know a lot of my wanderlust stems from having my Little One and being on maternity leave because both have left me home bound.  Having the luxury of staying home has made me want to explore, however, it's harder to explore with a baby.

My trip to Delaware and California relieved some of my wanderlust, but much is still simmering inside of me.  So, I'm trying to change my perspective and make the most out of my situation in order to work off some of my wanderlust.  I'm trying to figure out places that are close by so that I could explore, either by myself or with my little family.  I'm also changing my perspective and trying to make more opportunities to take pictures with my camera and phone camera.  I'm reasoning that the more pictures I take and the more interest I show in what's around me, the more I appreciate of my surroundings and some of my wanderlust will disappear.

My wanderlust could also be a sign of a mid-life crisis.  I guess having my Little One has put certain things into perspective.  At the same time, 2016 so far has been a year filled with changes.  Maybe I'm feeling the need to travel in order to deal (or runaway) from all of these changes.

I'm working on my desires to wander and travel the world.  It might just be a passing phase.

How about you?  Have you been travelling or do you desire to travel to a certain place?