"I get how people get stuck in a place," Scott said to me.  I laughed. Me too - I get it. Most people don't consider having roots in a place 'stuck'. Having ties and feeling safe are generally considered good...

Scott to me, "Are you sure?  Sometimes you think things are... you know... a great idea but then... you know...   So all I'm asking is, are you sure?"  With enthusiasm, "Yes.  Yes, I'm sure.  This is going to be epic. ...

The Colombians love any excuse to throw a party.   They even have 1 word for what we call a “going away party”.  They call it a despedida (a lot less klude-y, in my opinion).  I’ve seen enough people leave...