For the last 5 years it feels like we have been waiting at base camp. You see we are on our own epic journey to follow our dreams. When we set out on the first leg of the journey (Canada to UK) we decided to ‘burn the boats’ in the tradition of some famous explorers. These first 5 years have been about finding our footing and breathing new air.
Canada doesn’t seem a very different culture, but…everything is different. Have you ever had to grocery shop and been unable to recognize the brands, names and uses of the products? It can be both time consuming and frustrating. Bank accounts, credit cards, even shoe sizes! You get the picture.
On first arrival we were excited, somewhat exhausted, and raring to take in all the sights and sounds of our new land. Then it became evident we needed to prepare for the long haul up the mountain ahead of us. We had to buckle down and get back to work while we learned the rules, settled into routines and generally prepared ourselves for the next ascent.
With that 5 year hurdle behind us (yeah, we are allowed to stay forever!) we had a decision to make: turn around and go back to the life we had grown up in, consider it a great adventure and pack up–OR–take another deep breath and start climbing. Well, there really wasn’t a choice after all we had agreed to ‘burn the boats’ so there was no going back.
Like any next level of the adventure, we are faced with a mixture of excitement, fear, and lots and lots of questions! But we love questions more than we love answers, it’s just who we are.
The air is rare, but it’s time to climb. Can’t wait to see the next view!
THE BURNOUT QUEENS