My life in migratory movement

Migration is the most vital survival strategy whether to feed, to bread or to find a new home and it's not without risk … In a world that is changing faster than ever and only now are we beginning to understand that All life on Earth depends on the freedom to move… Movement is absolutely fundamental to every single habitat on Earth. David Attenborough- Our Planet II

On December 11th, I arrived in Valencia, seeking to discover my place or my next residence, as I've been contemplating moving from England, a country that has embraced me for nine years.

In my mind, I've considered various places, including California and Okinawa, traveling extensively in search of my next destination. I distinctly remember saying, "Please, God, show me my place through the appearance of ladybugs."

Yekuana, my sister, insisted since her visit to Valencia last year that I had to go there; she genuinely believed it was a place I would love. Perhaps no one in this world knows me better than Yeku, she does understand the importance of nature, humanity, the sun, family, sports, and a community filled with diversity in my life.

Interestingly, during one of the last women's circles I held in Cambridge, La Parce gifted me a coin purse from Valencia.

I purchased a ticket that cost £26 and decided to pack my bicycle at the last minute. My chosen place must allow for a good biking system wherever I go, of course!.

I've been a bit absent from this important encounter, writing, because I've been on the move, in a second migratory process, closing not only the year but identities, business-related matters. As I close one chapter, new paths open.

Migrating this time feels different. The first time,I embarked on my first migratory process with a well-structured plan to study English in Cambridge, aiming primarily to escape the economic, educational, political, and social crisis in Venezuela. With high levels of confidence and accompanied by my partner at that time.

This time, I've been contemplating how this migration resembles the previous one, and the truth is that this time, I'm choosing from freedom, not necessity. It's all very intuitive but with a clear objective: to improve my lifestyle and connect with a place that will lead me to develop new projects in the coming years.

I've asked myself so many questions. Is Spain the place? It's like asking whether someone is the man of your life when you're only just beginning to know them.

I had traveled to many places in Spain, but none had clicked until I arrived in Valencia, where everything felt right. My body relaxed and even cleansed itself. On my third day there, I experienced it in the bathroom, as my nervous system responded immediately to all the emotions I was living.

It felt as if someone had rolled out a red carpet for me from the first day; I met beautiful people. An Argentine filled me with great advices, and on that same day, he was opening his business.

Exploring Valencia by bicycle was one of the best things; the cycle path system is incredible and warmed my soul. There are also British schools, as one of my projects is to start a family. I even investigated that, just in case.

I met entrepreneurs who inspired me with ideas and faith. A great friend, Rosmery, whom I met in Cambridge, opened doors, connecting me with her people.

It's a common question that I receive, "why are you so sociable, or why are you so interested in connecting with people or community?" For me, the concept of shared humanity has always been a way to grow. One of my values is to grow in community, to help each other—there's always someone who knows what I don't, and I can teach someone with my experience (as long as people are open).

I believe in humanity because I believe in my own humanity and how much this has led me to evolve.

 I began this writing with the narration from David Attenborough's documentary, Our Planet II, discussing the importance of migration and movement. It concluded with something even more fascinating I found in this documentary: the evolution of desert locusts in Ethiopia to migrate. These creatures switch to swarm mode; on foot, they can only move so far, but to reach places like Tibet or the Red Sea, they must change form, grow wings, and the entire army takes to the sky. It eats and flies, forming a super swarm, covering 100 kilometers each day. This is possible thanks to their transformation, which migration demands of them. The growth of wings and transformation of their bodies is what Catalina would say—every change or step we take will demand something from us.

I am in an evolutionary process that is asking for new things, creating new paths simultaneously. Many times the path feels without reference because there are new things, but something characterizes me: creation, leadership, bravery So, I am willing to continue my evolutionary process for this new migratory journey.

Note: Ladybugs appeared!!! On my second day in Valencia, I took a bike route to the beach. When I arrived to swim and lay my blanket on the sand, ladybugs appeared. Ladybugs have meant good luck in every evolutionary change; this creature entered my life since 2021 and always appears to deliver a message.

Thank you for reading.

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