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I have 'The Fear' as the infamous Ian Brown sings.
Although you experience fantastic things whilst travelling, I fear that your brain does go a little mushy after leaving full time education and embracing the wonders of the world.
After reading a recent email to my mother, i was certain she'd be wincing at the amount of grammatically incorrect sentences and lack of punctuation. In fact, I'm only just reminding myself of what a full stop looks like, for the purpose of this piece.
On the upside, in Early Childhood Education terminology, my 'knowledge and understanding of the world' has greatly increased. I reckon I could definitely gain a distinction on that front.
'Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy' on the other hand, is still very much the same... Is the 3 metre campervan going to fir under the 3.5 metre bridge restriction?? Gary assures me it most definitely is, yet still, I breathe in. Making the campervan skinnier as opposed to shorter. I'll bypass the rest of that category, as i've just about confirmed my ability (or inability) in that area!!
Personal Social and Emotional Development - again, a skill i seemed to have mastered! I've not the lost the ability to wash and dress myself, even at the ripe age of 23. So credit where credit's due! Also I make sure we are in a powered campsite with hot showers every 4-5 days. Nothing a wet wipe cant sort out!!
Social skills are also on top form! Travelling is definitely a vehicle by which to transform hermits into social butterflies. Along with a 4 litre box of GOON! The languages you learn along the way, which seem to ocme hand in hand with the GOON box. I mean, my oh my! I must be able to say several expletives in Portugese, Danish and Welsh (Along with I love You, which should be sure to follow after the multi lingual list of expletives!).
Emotionally it's a test I must say. You go from being totally in awe at the beautiful scenery and experiences, to being completely knarky at one another just because you went left at a roundabout instead of straight ahead! Not to mention the occasional bout of homesickness. So perhaps I have time on my side to develop and improve the emotional aspect?!
Creative wise - It's great! I'm allowing my creativity and imagination to run wild, without the constraints of everyday life. I've opted out of the 9-5 scenario when i return, instead, allowing my mind to explore other avenues. A graphic designer, an artist, life coach?! I've even thought about becoming a sandwich shop owner. Oh yes! I've dreamed the dream!!
But back to that chap... Ian Brown. 'The Fear' As he professes: For Everything A Reason.
There will be a reason my brain's a little mushy. A reason I've embraced the travelling lifestyle and turned my back on the 9-5. The reason I have no idea what career or profession I've yet to embark on. Or, even, lifes certainties. I know only two of them as a result of my travels... The dreaded question of 'What are you going to be?' is no longer dreaded. For I know... I'm going to PhD in being successful and happy in life.
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