IN: This was a survival tactic ; I did n't feel pain each and every time people acted according to their own nature . You could say I became cynical , as I did . I always expected the worst . Over time , I changed these views . I prepared for the worst , but hoped for the best , and when the worst came around , I tried to deal with it to the best of my ability .
Why is the narrator supporting the suppression of emotions ?

OUT: The narrator is attempting to protect themselves .

IN: Sorry I have n't posted much the past few days , but I was stressing out because I was gearing up for my first wedding shoot . Needless to say , the stress was n't all that warranted , and I survived relatively unscathed ! I rather enjoyed it actually , I rented a 24 - 70 f/2.8L lens from Pro Photo Rental - I HIGHLY recommened them , they are US based but had no issues sending me the lens across the border into Canada .
What country may I currently be living in ?

OUT: Canada

IN: They had mid - year reviews and I was eligible for the increase . Go me . I ' ve already started working my way out of debt , so it 's all good . I also talked to my cousin this week and we ' ve now got plans to go snowboarding this year .
Where will the narrator likely travel at some point this year ?

OUT:
to a mountain