I'm sitting here doing about five different things at once, sipping on a beer, and bobbing my head to some dirty guilty pleasure rap song realizing that it's been way too long since I've last posted and I'm usually pretty good about diligently recording the whole experience of traveling from the planning to the reverse culture shock.
I'm leaving the country...yet again...in three weeks. I'm on a role really, I've traveled (living in two instances) internationally for the past five years. The only thing I've wrote about is a map of my route. Pathetic...my apologies!
Not only will I be leaving the country, but MB takes the bar exam in one week, I'll be GRADUATING (*does a little dance*) and moving out of our apartment.
In short, I'll be homeless and jobless in a little less than two weeks.
I could go on and on about the lack of stability, the high stress discussions, the fear of the unknown, the logistical NIGHTMARE, conflicts of interest, an economy I can't control but in all honesty who the hell cares? I've got the greatest family and friends, things will work out, they always do.
So with my life whirling about me like leaves on a sidewalk I'll be returning to Asia. I can't really tell you what it is about the continent that absolutely captivates me. The first time I felt it was when I went to Russia. Russia isn't necessarily associated with Asia, I know but there was something that kept calling me further east (I personally think it was my stomach).
One of my favorite parts of going back is that I'll be visiting, staying, and traveling with friends from last summer's journey. Granted, there will be a few key players missing (N and C, but I'll see C when I get back to Colorado, as that South African is movin' to Kansas baby). That and getting to share it all with MB are what will truly make this adventure one for the history books.
This is one of the most epic eras of my life, and I plan on giving it all I've got.
Cheers,
-M
I'm sitting here doing about five different things at once, sipping on a beer, and bobbing my head to some dirty guilty pleasure rap song realizing that it's been way too long since I've last posted and I'm usually pretty good about diligently recording the whole experience of traveling from the planning to the reverse culture shock.
I'm leaving the country...yet again...in three weeks. I'm on a role really, I've traveled (living in two instances) internationally for the past five years. The only thing I've wrote about is a map of my route. Pathetic...my apologies!
Not only will I be leaving the country, but MB takes the bar exam in one week, I'll be GRADUATING (*does a little dance*) and moving out of our apartment.
In short, I'll be homeless and jobless in a little less than two weeks.
I could go on and on about the lack of stability, the high stress discussions, the fear of the unknown, the logistical NIGHTMARE, conflicts of interest, an economy I can't control but in all honesty who the hell cares? I've got the greatest family and friends, things will work out, they always do.
So with my life whirling about me like leaves on a sidewalk I'll be returning to Asia. I can't really tell you what it is about the continent that absolutely captivates me. The first time I felt it was when I went to Russia. Russia isn't necessarily associated with Asia, I know but there was something that kept calling me further east (I personally think it was my stomach).
One of my favorite parts of going back is that I'll be visiting, staying, and traveling with friends from last summer's journey. Granted, there will be a few key players missing (N and C, but I'll see C when I get back to Colorado, as that South African is movin' to Kansas baby). That and getting to share it all with MB are what will truly make this adventure one for the history books.
This is one of the most epic eras of my life, and I plan on giving it all I've got.
Cheers,
-M
I'm sitting here doing about five different things at once, sipping on a beer, and bobbing my head to some dirty guilty pleasure rap song realizing that it's been way too long since I've last posted and I'm usually pretty good about diligently recording the whole experience of traveling from the planning to the reverse culture shock.
I'm leaving the country...yet again...in three weeks. I'm on a role really, I've traveled (living in two instances) internationally for the past five years. The only thing I've wrote about is a map of my route. Pathetic...my apologies!
Not only will I be leaving the country, but MB takes the bar exam in one week, I'll be GRADUATING (*does a little dance*) and moving out of our apartment.
In short, I'll be homeless and jobless in a little less than two weeks.
I could go on and on about the lack of stability, the high stress discussions, the fear of the unknown, the logistical NIGHTMARE, conflicts of interest, an economy I can't control but in all honesty who the hell cares? I've got the greatest family and friends, things will work out, they always do.
So with my life whirling about me like leaves on a sidewalk I'll be returning to Asia. I can't really tell you what it is about the continent that absolutely captivates me. The first time I felt it was when I went to Russia. Russia isn't necessarily associated with Asia, I know but there was something that kept calling me further east (I personally think it was my stomach).
One of my favorite parts of going back is that I'll be visiting, staying, and traveling with friends from last summer's journey. Granted, there will be a few key players missing (N and C, but I'll see C when I get back to Colorado, as that South African is movin' to Kansas baby). That and getting to share it all with MB are what will truly make this adventure one for the history books.
This is one of the most epic eras of my life, and I plan on giving it all I've got.
Cheers,
-M
I'm sitting here doing about five different things at once, sipping on a beer, and bobbing my head to some dirty guilty pleasure rap song realizing that it's been way too long since I've last posted and I'm usually pretty good about diligently recording the whole experience of traveling from the planning to the reverse culture shock.
I'm leaving the country...yet again...in three weeks. I'm on a role really, I've traveled (living in two instances) internationally for the past five years. The only thing I've wrote about is a map of my route. Pathetic...my apologies!
Not only will I be leaving the country, but MB takes the bar exam in one week, I'll be GRADUATING (*does a little dance*) and moving out of our apartment.
In short, I'll be homeless and jobless in a little less than two weeks.
I could go on and on about the lack of stability, the high stress discussions, the fear of the unknown, the logistical NIGHTMARE, conflicts of interest, an economy I can't control but in all honesty who the hell cares? I've got the greatest family and friends, things will work out, they always do.
So with my life whirling about me like leaves on a sidewalk I'll be returning to Asia. I can't really tell you what it is about the continent that absolutely captivates me. The first time I felt it was when I went to Russia. Russia isn't necessarily associated with Asia, I know but there was something that kept calling me further east (I personally think it was my stomach).
One of my favorite parts of going back is that I'll be visiting, staying, and traveling with friends from last summer's journey. Granted, there will be a few key players missing (N and C, but I'll see C when I get back to Colorado, as that South African is movin' to Kansas baby). That and getting to share it all with MB are what will truly make this adventure one for the history books.
This is one of the most epic eras of my life, and I plan on giving it all I've got.
Cheers,
-M
