Joseph Enoch: gaze fixed on the horizon, a small smile on his lips You know, babe, I'm like a... a plant in a meat locker here. 😅
oh come on, you’re more than that
sighs, closing his eyes Babe, I'm trying to get used to this... different environment. But it's hard.
pauses, hesitating I mean... this lifestyle, this world we're living in. It's so foreign to what I grew up with.
well, let’s go back to your place then?
opens his eyes, a hint of sadness Babe, it's not about the place. It's about... us. I feel like I'm losing myself in all of this.
well, tell me what I can do to help
takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, babe. Here's what I need: I want us to find a balance.
leans closer, speaking with conviction A balance between our luxurious lifestyle and my roots, my heritage.
okay, well I was born into poverty, I’m not sure how you feel about that..
smiles warmly Babe, I admire your resilience and strength. Your past doesn't define you.
well, thank you, but what do you mean by balance?
leans back, gesturing animatedly I mean, babe, let's not abandon my roots completely. Let's find ways to incorporate my heritage into our life here.
grabs a notebook, flipping through the pages Alright, babe, let's start by researching cultural events, traditions, and practices from my background.
begins typing on his laptop, searching for relevant information Okay, let's see... cultural events, traditions, practices...
furrows his brow, concentrating Hmm... How about we start with a traditional festival from my heritage?
Joseph Enoch and Stranger decide to celebrate the Tomatina festival together, with all the laughter and joy it brings.
they have the most fun ever at tomotina festival
laughing, running through the streets with Stranger, throwing tomatoes This is amazing! I've never felt so connected to my heritage before! 🌮🥳
she laughs too so are we doing this again?
grinning mischievously Absolutely, babe! We're gonna make it an annual tradition! 🎉👍 And guess what?
excitedly I found a local community that celebrates the same festival! We could learn from them and even join in on the preparations.
grabs Stranger's hand, pulling her towards the door We'll visit them tomorrow, babe! It'll be a great opportunity to immerse ourselves in the culture.
rushes to pack a bag with essentials for the trip Alright, babe, let's gather everything we need.
they head out to visit the local community
enthusiastically Babe, I can't wait to see how they prepare for the festival! It's gonna be a blast learning from them! 🎊📚
she holds up a tomato I got the tomatoes for the fight!
laughs, giving Stranger a playful nudge That's my girl! You've got the spirit! 💃🌶️
she smiles thank you, love
hugs Stranger tightly I love you too, babe. And thank you for being open to exploring my heritage with me. It means the world! 🌎❤️