Change

They say travel changes the traveller. In what way will this adventure change me? How will it affect my goals, my values, my personality? Will I desire to travel more or less afterwards? Is this the beginning of a new lifestyle or just an epic holiday at a time of unclear paths? Will it be arduous or frivolous? So much is unclear today. All I know for sure is that I will do this. And that it will change me forever. And that is half of the appeal for me. To have a blank canvas on which to paint.

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First day in Austin

How do I explain how I feel? How do I convey the atmosphere here? Friendliness. Openness. San Francisco. But Texan style. Green. And pretty. Hot. Oh so hot. Good beer. Good food. Good music. Have I found my home? Maybe.

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Common Adventure

Crazy

Sitting here, sorting orders and listening to my music, I figured that I sure have a lot of songs telling me to jump with both feet first. Seize the day, don’t regret, don’t wait, be a child at heart and so on. I always dreamed of doing that and having …

Common Adventure

Statistics

16 days till I hand in my official resignation if I don’t hear back on my request for temporary leave.52 days until I stop working and can prepare.62 days until David (Hass) and I will board that enormous blue-white plane to start the adventure. It’s fun to think about that …