(Joseph’s Version)
What we expected.
-I expected to have a bit more Spanish under my belt, but Melissa being an Aries and a strong woman wants to do most things her way leaving me on the side lines not to learn as much as I would have liked to. We are currently working on a balance of vocalizing what we want. I also expected to play more soccer and have a ton of content. I expected a little more independence in Colombia, and in general but have been catered to and am trying to push more out of my comfort zone.
What we got.
-Was and is a spectacular life experience so far. All the places I’ve seen but especially the people I’ve met have been the most impact full. My art has changed as I change. We have managed to stay on budget. We have managed to stay in shape to some extent. I wish to pursue more physical activity contributing to a well rounded life. I have been more relaxed even thought we haven’t received the following and support from our social media accounts. It’s a timely process and it comes with building a relationship with your audience. I expected a more difficult time but life is only as difficult as we make it. And I have been relaxed so this has been a breeze, of course we have our stressful days and times but nothing that sticks out in my mind as a dreadful bummer. Fingers crossed.
A blessing in disguise.
I think for me the blessing in disguise is not getting the following or feedback right away. It means I need to continue to innovate and learn and push my boundaries instead of getting instant gratification and taking it granted. Good things come with time and building your dream to life takes time
(Melissa’s Version)
What you expected from three months of travel?
I expected getting to know so many people and learn other cultures, including their traditions, food and way of living. The same way, I expected to rest and enjoy the little things or unexpected events that come our way.
I also expected that we probably would have had more response on our social media than what we have had so far, which is still good (I am not complaining).
With regard to us, I kinda wanted to be fitter around this time but I guess I had to take advantage of spending Christmas time in Colombia. And maybe we are still a couple months in but I thought Joseph and I were gonna have a little bit more of independence with each other, even if we don’t realize, always ended up going everywhere together, which is ok because I love him.
What you got from three months of travel?
I learned how to be out of my comfort zone and learn how to fix the circumstances. Learn that whatever you want you can find and you can travel on budget pretty much where ever you want but you have to compromise and go and explore for the less expensive lunch, dinners and accommodation (this last one without compromising basic comfort and security). Buy groceries and don’t buy things that you don’t really need, also having only one travel bag helps because you know you can’t fit anything else in which means, less shopping haha.
A blessing in disguise?
Not having a steady income or an income at all pushed me to apply for a job that I probably wouldn’t have if I wasn’t traveling abroad, which is doing online translation for a company in Canada. This has pushed me again out of my comfort zone and I’ve done things that I’ve never done before, I also learnt more skills along the way.
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