Ep. 27: Black love travels well.
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Travelling and seeing/experiencing new things are such magical experiences… Especially if you’re with people that you love.
Today we share the highlights of our #baecations from the past 3 years. We share accommodations (highs and lows) and reflections from our trips to Cancun, Nashville, and Myrtle Beach.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
Highlights of the Cancun a.k.a proposal trip [6:47]
The proposal trip to Cancun (the surprise birthday-turned-proposal dinner)
The funny story of the proposal couple T-shirt that didn’t get to be worn
The quick change of proposal place because of the bad weather (which wasn’t so bad)
Favorite moments from tiny house trip (Nashville) and the Myrtle Beach trip [16:23]
Being immersed in nature
Spending time with friends doing all sorts of things
Moments of prayer
Great food, good company, good music
Least favorite moments [22:49]
The feeling of being discriminated against
The “special package” that didn’t feel special
The hotel that felt dusty
The haze of travelling [31:21]
Despite planning, plans can change any moment
Unclean water
Lessons from the trips [38:30]
Experiencing new things together contribute to a healthier relationship
You can still manage to enjoy despite the things that didn’t go your way
EPISODE QUOTES:
The idea of bringing love with you wherever you go, of traveling and discovering together, just is a piece that can't be purchased, to be able to travel in that way.
- Scott Hayes
I think being able to experience new things together is always healthy.
- Scott Hayes
We still managed to have a good time despite some of the things that we're not crazy about.
- Shaté Hayes
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
Listen to Un-thinkable by Alicia Keys
CHECK IN WITH SCOTT AND SHATÉ:
Spotify Playlist - Music for this moment.
Follow @iamshate on Instagram
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