What a year it has been! I know I thought COVID would be gone by 2021, which didn’t happen, certainly I was positive that by the end of 2022, it would have been eradicated. Not! Last year was definitely a challenging year for many, including myself, and I can tell you in all honesty, I look forward to 2023!
Make sure you start this new year with gusto! By now, you have gotten better at your craft, and, if you are a traveling interpreter like me, you have your safety and health protection techniques down pat.
Make sure you don’t leave home without it, and I am not talking American Express. I am talking about multiple protective masks (preferably KN95 or better), hand sanitizers, latex gloves, medication (both prescribed and preventative), just in case you get caught in the airline madness.
Let’s stay positive about the future of travel and stay away from cancelled flights, long lines of people and insanity at the airport, unforgiving weather patterns causing havoc everywhere you go among other system failures.
Always have a back-up plan, and a back-up plan to the back-up plan! Make sure you know your benefits and your rights as a passenger in any airline, and know what hotels are available in case of an emergency.
Always carry water. Most airports provide filtered water for free. Take advantage of that! Water is a precious commodity. You must stay well-hydrated at all times. Carry a sandwich in a Ziploc bag in your bag if you can just in case, as well as a few fruits or miniature tomatoes. These are easy to accommodate!
Another suggestion is trying to carry a change of clothes and night clothes in your carry-on luggage. Sometimes, it may reach your final destination before or after you. Therefore, it is smart to have those items with you.
I wish you the best of the best in 2023! Stay motivated, safe and healthy! Look forward to tomorrow and don’t anything or anyone steal your light!
The Traveling Interpreter 