Props to my immediate family, Tias, Columbian cousins, and my Tio Frank - I haven't seen many of them for 10+ years, but I was welcomed like a prodigal son. I had a great time getting to meet them (again) and just hanging out. It's hard to have a bad time with such generous, fun-loving people. E.g. - the New's Year's Eve party lasted until 4am. It was a super Spanish refresher also - my language skills have atrophied greatly over the last 10-15 years. It was a great couple weeks!
So far, this has been a pretty fun trip, but really, I've been mostly coasting. So, now comes the hard part. Since Mid-October, I've only spent 3-4 weeks truly out on my own. Time enough to be significant, but also a lot of time essentially mooching off friends and family. I plan to head now into territory where I don't know anybody and really see how sustainable this lifestyle can be.
I am currently on a train back to NC*, where I will recoup my truck and possessions from Dan and Andie's house, and head to New Orleans, post-haste. I hope to make it there in time to join the celebrations surrounding the BCS championship game (Jan. 7). Then, I'll be looking for work and volunteering opportunities. I am curious to see what it looks like now, and I have an idea that there is still a need for old-fashioned sweat and muscle there.
Let's go see, eh?
*An aside here to answer some comments- I got to Florida by hitching a ride w/ Dan Hartmann, who was taking a cruise from Ft. Lauderdale. I left my truck at his house. He lent me his car while he was on the ship - that is the car w/ the canoe on top.
This year is starting off with a bang! In other news:
My deadbeat tenants were evicted yesterday! From what I hear, it could have been worse, but mostly they left behind trash and filth (including a dead goat carcass in the garage), not damage.
Congratulations to my friends Phil and Danielle, who are new parents as of yesterday! Danielle delivered a beautiful baby girl.
Congratulations to my friend Dan, who just accepted a job offer, and will be moving to Boston!
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Ooooh. In town for the BCS title game... who will Michael root for???
Wish the Buckeyes luck for me!!
-Nathan
Coasting aside, it was great sharing the Holidays with you Michael.....
Everyone got a good taste of Michael and were pleased with the renewal.....Are you really moving to Colombia or California???
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