In planning this trip Justin and I have encountered three different reactions when expressing our plans to people we love.
1) The Enthusiastic: This person usually reacts with bulging eyes and a little jump and maybe a " HOW EXCITING!" They quickly tell you the tales of their voyages, tips, tricks, life lessons and then tell you to have fun and not limit experience because of fear.
2) The Indifferent: "Oh that's cool.....So let me tell you more about the woes of my miserable life".
3) The Doubters: I've been encountering more of these lately. These people react with bulging eyes, but with much less enthusiasm. They usually tell us we are crazy and would be much better off getting real jobs and staying in California. They mean well, but bombard us with safety lectures and horrible stories about their cousin's sister's friend who was robbed at gun point.
Don't get me wrong, The Doubters mean well. They are worried and genuinely want us to have the best experience ever, but the negativity is overwhelming. I am aware that it is ALWAYS better safe than sorry and it is no good to be naive...but we have to learn somehow!
I feel like This!! says it best.
Despite the reactions of other people, Justin and I are eagerly awaiting take off. We have one accidental, expensive, UNNECESSARY vaccination (We've already made our first mistake!), we have our bug spray, swimsuits and passports and only three days to wait.
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