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I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we started traveling and pet sitting. I knew we were in for an adventure when we started this journey, but I had no idea the lessons we would learn along the road. So many things have changed for us, and we have grown in so many unexpected ways. I knew we would learn new things, but the unexpected ones hold the most value. Here’s 5 of my personal favorite lessons learned over the past year. 1. Learned what a Roku was. Yeah, I know. A little behind the times, eh? Well, I can tell you I can probably operate just about any remote now because of this journey. Apple TV, Smart TV, whatever TV you have, we can operate it. Add that to the multiple washers, dryers, dishwashers, heating and cooling systems, and hot tubs we’ve cared for and we’ve earned some kind of merit badge, I’m sure. 2. Chickens are actually really fun. This was a surprise to me. When we first accepted the chicken sit, I was afraid it would be so much work and that I would be exhausted by the end of it. It was actually one of the best sits we’ve done thus far and I now look for chicken sits. 3. With the right gear, we can survive anything. I once heard that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just a bad wardrobe, and I now know that to be true. We carry only what we need and prioritize function over all. Winter gear, freeze dried food, emergency roadside kits, and extra water are all things we prioritize because we know the weather is unpredictable. 4. A/c is not as common as I thought. Maybe it was where we were sitting, but many homes do not have a/c. We learned to pay attention to the temperature and keep the windows open when it was cool, then close the windows when it got hot. It actually works really well. 5. We are blessed and loved beyond measure. This one we knew at some level, but it’s become very apparent at a deeper level because of this journey. We’ve learned that no matter where we go, we are being looked after. Friends, family, clients, and higher power all have our backs. We are very blessed! There’s many other lessons, and many we are still learning, but these 5 stick out right now. Here’s to another year with more experiences that continue to change who we are. Cheers! 🥂