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Embracing Change Through Experiential Travel: A Reflection on a Transformative Journey in Sri Lanka

In a candid reflection, the narrator shares a surprising insight into their lifelong relationship with cooking and the pivotal moments that led to a profound shift in their personal and professional life. Born without ambitions to become a chef, they describe a childhood love for cooking and eating, but never imagined stepping into the culinary world as a career. That changed during culinary school, where the experience was so joyful that it felt less like work and more like fun. This enthusiasm eventually propelled them into professional kitchens, becoming a head chef at various restaurants.