Jaleel takes Tulum
This year has worn me out.
From teaching to working on my new series, developing public programming, Running Project OutLoud, I have been operating on E for some time. One of my goals for this year was to finally get my passport. I know, I know don’t all judge me at once, ok. I was one of thoseeeee BUT AS OF 5.16: I got my passport! Being the impulsive aquarius that I am, The following day I booked a solo trip to Tulum, Mexico where I visited from May 31st - June 3rd. Might as well break this passport in. It was such a good time and I got a chance to relax by the pool, meet new people, and get away from everything. My first international solo trip was a success. Here are things I learned while traveling out of the country for the first time by myself:
1. Don’t let anybody talk you out of doing it. I don’t care how scary it sounds, go!
2. In the words of @cedtheentertainer: If ya got credit, get it okkkk.
3. Always bring crochet stuff to work on because it’s a conversation starter. I kept getting stopped by other folks who crochet or were just interested in how fast my hands were going and was able to make some new friends.
4. Moving forward, I will make it a priority to book atleast 1 photoshoot wherever I’m visiting. This is my chance to have my americas next top model moment🤣.
5. Convert money to local currency because they’re gonna snatch up those dollar bills fast!
This trip was a 10/10. I faced some of my fears, met new people along the way, looked GOODT AF, and got a chance to relax finally. June 4th marked my 6 year anniversary of coming out and Tulum was the perfect spot to reset. Until next time! Happy pride month!
Checkout photos from my trip below! All photos taken by Mexican Photographer Daniela Gamboaja and Lamar Gantt.
