Tag: surprise

Bring your A Game!

Posted on by Joanna

100% of your energy
100% of your focus
100% of your positivity

Always give 100%
No matter what you feel inside
Just give it 100%

You never know where it could lead..
It could be your turning point,
To accomplishing your dreams!

Show people what you can do.
Show them your best version;
Show them what they’re up against with you.

You don’t have to let them win.
You CAN try your hardest;
Cuz they’ll be surprised, and you will win!

Catch people off guard.
Surprise them with your amazingness.
It won’t be simple; in fact it’ll be very hard.

But, it will be worth it.
It’ll teach you a lot about yourself.
It’ll show you & others that you CAN do it.

You just gotta believe in yourself –
Enough to always bring your A Game.
And, give 100% in everything you do.

Thanks for reading!

I hope this post inspired you to chase your dreams no matter what or who gets in your way. And, remember to always chase your dreams with all you’ve got, as if achieving them is fatal.

-LiveForAdventure! 😊

15 things to…

Posted on by Joanna

In today’s post, I’m going to give you 15 things to think about before going abroad.

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  1. Don’t be afraid of going abroad!
  2. Don’t think about what you’ll be leaving behind, think about what you’ll get to experience. (you will learn and gain much more than you will be leaving behind)
  3. There’s a big chance that the climate will be different (do some research before packing). This will make your experience abroad much more enjoyable.
  4. Don’t think about what it’s going to be like too much. Let yourself be surprised by things. It will make your experience much more enjoyable, and you will be more open-minded, which will help you learn even more.
  5. Enjoy the journey there, at least as much as being in the country because you might even learn something on the trip there (in the airport or in the bus/plane).
  6. Learn some important words/phrases in the local language. Not everyone will speak your language, and you might want to be able to speak to people instead of always acting things out.
    Charades is fun at the beginning of your trip, but later on you will want to be able to say something, so just learn a few things before you leave (this also makes it easier to learn more while in the country).
  7. Don’t be afraid to speak the local language (it will be one of your most valuable memories, especially if you make a funny mistakes).
  8. A foreign language is an amazing assets to have to show future employers. (every mistakes you make while learning will be worth it).
  9. Culture shock is real (but not scary). It just means that you are aware of your new surroundings and you are adjusting. During the culture shock phase, you can learn a lot about yourself and the country.
  10. Don’t plan too much (just go out and explore anything and everything).
  11. Don’t be too much of a tourist (speak to locals, ask them about fun things they like to do).
  12. Don’t take too many pictures (unless you’re a travel photographer). Try to live in the moment and capture the important things.
  13. Try to overcome jet-lag as soon as possible. This will make your trip (long or short) much more enjoyable.
  14. Stay connected with friends and family back home (talk to them at least once a week). It will make culture shock less painful, and you will be able to tell them the exciting things that you experience the day of, instead of waiting until you get back (but save some stories to tell them about in person).
  15. And, lastly, answer this question: WHY are you going abroad?

Thanks for reading!
I hope this post encourages you to travel abroad & take advantage of your next adventure abroad!

-LiveForAdventure! 🙂

The Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on by Joanna

My first nomination for a blogging award!
What?! Did I read that correctly?!?

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I’ve only been blogging for maybe a year (maybe less/more, I’m not really sure), but being nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award is amazing (that’s a huge understatement, but I have no words). When I started this blog, I never expected to have many followers, let alone, a blogging award nomination. Say what?

A HUGE THANK YOU to: Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns for the nomination; it truly means a lot.
P.S. If you don’t follow them, you totally should! They post encouraging, up-lifting and entertaining content; it’s definitely worth read.

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The Rules

  1. Thank the person who nominated you.
  2. Share 7 facts about yourself.
  3. Nominate 10 other bloggers of your choice.
  4. Link your nominees and let them know of your nomination.

7 Facts about me…

  1. I LOVE traveling! (like SOOOO much; my dream is to visit every country in the world)
  2. I can speak 3 1/2 languages (So far, I am fluent in English, French & Spanish; I’m working on the forth one).
  3. When I was 11/12, I broke my left middle finger & knuckle; and, since I was young, the doctors put me in a cast up to my elbow for THREE weeks (til this day my finger is still crooked). 
  4. I have 1 younger sister (who is also my best friend; next to my mom, of course).
  5. My favorite colour is light-blue.
  6. I HATE being cold (I’d much rather sweat all the time, than be cold for even a second).
  7. I NEED to travel at least once a year (if not, I go crazy).

10 Nominees

  1. MakeItUltraâ„¢
  2. Emma & Nathan’s Travels
  3. Rays of Inspiration & Motivation
  4. THE WANDERING ITINERANT
  5. Love Travelling
  6. nomadonroad
  7. The Blog of Travel
  8. ADVENTURESS ON THE RUN
  9. Evelina
  10. Pro Kind Project

 

Thanks for reading!

P.S. To my 10 nominees, please know that I sincerely didn’t pick you at random.
I have chosen you because You have inspired me with your unique, original & insightful blogs. Keep up the great work!
Now, it’s your turn to make someones day with a nomination.

 

-LiveForAdventure! 🙂