Finally!

I am finally here! I'm in Scotland!! After wishing for so many years, I finally made it here. Much to the chagrin of my friends, who never thought I would accomplish anything. This trip was a gigantic middle finger to them. They went without me a few years back and rubbed my face in it every chance they got. I knew if I told them I was coming, the trip would get taken over by them just like my birthday trip to Covington to visit the Mystic Falls town. I was determined not to let that happen this time. Of course, I made sure to post a picture from my balcony with the Edinburgh castle in the background just to piss them off. It gave me a little satisfaction to know I couldn't be controlled this time to do what they wanted. I was so desperate for friends that I would just stay silent and do what they wanted just to keep the peace. I don't know what happened but after the trip, something just snapped inside of me and I became determined to prove them wrong. I guess in a way it lit a fire under me to prove them wrong about me. As I sat on my balcony with my whiskey in my hand, I tried to plan what else to do out here. I really just booked this on a whim. I do know theres a few distilleries I wanted to visit and a few places from Outlander. I am definitely staying away from the Callenish Stones. I know it's probably untrue, but I am not chancing it. I am black, and I know I would not make it. As I sat there making an itinerary on what to do, my phone kept lighting up with notifications from my social media feed. I will look at them tomorrow. Right now I just want to enjoy the view. The next morning, I woke up with a satisfied smile on my face, ready to face the new adventure. I got dressed in some simple clothing and a cross-body bag, then I went down for breakfast. Being by myself on a trip was a new ball game for me. I would always make myself smaller behind others, so I would attract any attention to me. In others words, I would make myself invisible. I headed to the buffet and sat down at a table by myself. It felt good. I enjoyed my breakfast in silence while occasionally glancing at the nearby families eating their food. After finishing my breakfast, I headed back to my hotel room to get dressed for the day. It was my last day in Edinburgh before driving to Inverness to visit Colloden Moor. I figured I would spend the day walking around visiting shops and landmarks. As I was walking down the street, I noticed a crowd. They were taking pictures with a celebrity they happened to spot walking around. Looks like it was the star of Outlander. I just walked past them not paying any mind. I was on a mission to mind my own business. After spending the day walking around, I found myself collapsing in the bed of my hotel. I definitely got my steps in today. The relaxation process did not last because my phone started ringing. It was one of "best friends", Lauren. as soon as I answered, her shrill voice rang through the speaker. "What are you doing in Scotland?" How did you even get there and why didn't you say anything?!" I held my phone a few inches away from my ear. This trip was me breaking free. I hung up before she could say anything to piss me off. My mood was already ruined. Good feeling gone. Oh well. It was time to go to bed and wake up tomorrow and head to Inverness to stay at the Colloden House.