Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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  1. For the first few weeks at home, I would much prefer to hang out in a small group, instead of having a big party. But, I DO want to hang out!!!

  2. Remind me to put on my seatbelt.

  3. I probably won’t want to set foot in Walmart for quite a while.

  4. Don’t laugh when I order my food as “takeaway” instead of “to-go”.

  5. If I make a comment about how expensive my $10 meal was, it’s only because I’m used to living off of $5 a day or less for food.

  6. I may never buy clothing at full price again.

  7. I will probably forget that I can drink water from the faucet.

  8. Jaywalking a not a thing in other countries…I will need to be reminded to use the crosswalks.

  9. If I don’t seem excited to be home, it’s not because I’m not. I’m probably just having reverse culture shock and am overwhelmed. By so many choices. By driving again. By being with “new” people, except not 24/7.

  10. Tell me if I talk about my squad too much. (I love you just as much, I promise!)

  11. Don’t let me lay around and be lazy using the excuse of “jet lag.” (Well, maybe, for the first few days…)

  12. I will probably talk to strangers and small children on a frequent basis.

  13. Avoid asking me what my favorite part of the trip was. (not because it’s a bad question, but because I was gone for a year and have a million favorite parts)

  14. Heads up: I don’t really know exactly what I’m going to do next. I would love it if you don’t pressure me to figure it out. It will happen, and I am praying about it! (Join me in praying about it!)

  15. My driving may be a little worse than normal.

  16. I will spend a lot of time alone processing the past year.

  17. If you know of any good international restaurants, let me know!

  18. If I’m in a funk, ask me about it! Don’t take it personally. And, know that it’s ok if I’m not always ok!

  19. I want to know all about what happened to you the past 11 months, the big things and the little things. Our time together is not just about me and what I experienced.

  20. There may be a time when I take a napkin into the bathroom because I’m not sure they’ll have toilet paper.

  21. I will probably use a lot of random words from other languages (and English).

  22. Don’t let me forget to tip at a restaurant.

  23. My choices may not make sense to you…but I’m different than the person who left and I’m choosing to pursue a completely different way of living. Ask me the why behind what I’m doing.

  24. If I don’t text you back right away, it could be because I have my data turned off for a moment. Remember, I’m not used to not needing WiFi to have a conversation.

  25. It’s going to be hard for me to answer questions…but I WANT you to ask questions!

  26. Know that I’m scared about coming home! I’m happy for sure, but I’m scared. Of not fitting in. Of not relating to anyone. Of finding new community and reconnecting with old.

  27. Let’s go on an adventure!!! Let’s be spontaneous and a little crazy! Let’s go hiking or to the beach or cliff jumping or to the lake…or to get ice-cream at midnight! I will never stop wanting to go and do and see and experience!