Comments on: Expectations

By: AmyMacWorld

AmyMacWorld — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:55:00 +0000

Thanks so much, Carolann! Bathtubs are the best…it’s the little things, right? 😉 (although I think baths help so much with my mental health so maybe not so little!!)

By: Carolann

Carolann — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:09:00 +0000

I love that you shared all of the unexpected — the good, the bad, the disappointments, the little things that made you happy to discover. I think that’s all what makes adventures like these so great! Also, bathtubs are amazing. :))

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By: AmyMacWorld

AmyMacWorld — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:18:00 +0000

I can’t imagine how challenging that must be for you! I always forget about language barriers for some ridiculous reason and they can be so isolating. I’m glad, for the most part, that I am able to get around Prague with just English. Still, as I’m not just a tourist, I’m missing out on so much since I can’t speak Czech, so I’m happy to be starting lessons soon.
I’m glad that you are feeling less isolated where you are. If it’s on the border of Austria and Germany, I bet it’s gorgeous 🙂
and yes! what is the deal with the graffiti? I’ve seen maybe two that I would call art and the rest of it just UGLY scrawls on these incredible buildings. I keep hoping I find an English-speaking graffiti artist in the act so I can ask “WHY???”

By: AmyMacWorld

AmyMacWorld — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:16:00 +0000

Thank you, Erika! I’m so happy to have you here :). I was worried this post was a little too negative but I want to be honest, too. It’s a great experience, obviously, but not without it’s challenges! I’m glad you were able to see my attempts at being positive, haha 🙂
I liked how you referenced the tension of being an expat. It’s something I didn’t really understand until I moved abroad!

By: AmyMacWorld

AmyMacWorld — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:10:00 +0000

Thanks, Camila! You’re right–the most important part about expectations, really, is the reactions to them being met, exceeded, or not met! Reactions to what happens in life are kind of everything…and now I’m gettin’ deep, haha ;).

By: AmyMacWorld

AmyMacWorld — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:54:00 +0000

I’m really happy I love it here, too! It’s a rocky relationship sometimes but every time I see that castle I can’t help but smile 🙂
You’re so right about the balance. I have fallen into the trap of over-reasearching and over-planning, but I’ve also not planned enough and missed out on seeing things. A happy medium is where it’s at…although let me know if/when (and how!) you find that happy middle because it’s elusive for me, ha!