Tick tock, tick tock, the countdown is on. I have 1 week until my departure to SE Asia. I am both excited and have a bit of anxiety to head out on my own. It has been a long time since my last backpacking trip. I’m confident that I will do fine and know that the anxiety is temporary until I find my rhythm.

I am abundantly grateful for the opportunities of this year off. Along with the adventure, I know that great people and meaningful experiences. I look forward to it all!

My friend Larry bequeathed his Chinese cookie fortune to me “Fate loves the fearless”. I hope a great fate awaits me.