Getting closer

This is for real.  For real real.  I’ve been unemployed for over a week, I have less than a month left to go.  Shit.

 

I guess now would be a good time to pull my head out of my ass and start getting ready for my future life, but I have a feeling that this won’t happen.  I’ve come to realize that I am an extremely lucky person and I really believe that somehow everything will absolutely work out for me when I get there.  Everything always does.  I used to think that catching every red light, always having it rain on my vacations, failing at love, and always losing tons of money on every kind of gamble (including exchange rates…) made me an unlucky person.  Now I see how having such great health, so many wonderful friends, a great family, and an open world of opportunities makes me so very lucky.  Seriously, my life is awesome and always has been.  If you’re reading this, then yours probably is too.  It’s just hard to realize this until you have to say goodbye to all of it.   Even through the hardest times I’ve always had my health and my friends, and as long as they both stay intact I will live a very happy life.

 

Maybe I’m crazy, but I really truly believe that I can just show up in Sydney with no friends, no place to live, no money, and no clue what I want to do with my life and somehow all of the pieces will fall together and I will end up a better happier person.  Am I scared to death to do it?  Yes.  But what’s really scary is that I’m probably right.

 

For now I’m doing my best to enjoy what time I have left in the states.  These last few weeks have been very interesting and I have a feeling it is going to get more interesting.  Some of this might be “bad” interesting, but I’ll deal with that when/if it happens.  For now I’m having fun.  Lots and lots of fun!

 

I should probably think about going to sleep some time soon.  It’s past 3 am and I’m laying on a friend’s couch in Harrisburg after a wedding and a fun night out in town.  Life is good.

 

 

So close

Here I am on November 30th, just 1.5 months away from leaving.  I have my tickets, I think I have a place to stay for 2 weeks once I get there.  These next few weeks are going to be stressful.

At least I only have 10 days of work left.  

mmmmmmm, I'd enjoy some summer weather right about now!

Time

Where did it go?  

Seriously, wtf.  This isn't funny guys.  Give me my time back.

Anyway, I just locked myself out of my house, so I'm spending my precious hours sitting in my back yard freezing my ass off.  It's a good thing my laptop is keeping my legs so warm!  About a half hour ago I was trying to keep warm by climbing all over my house looking for a way to break in.  It's nice to know that our house is secure, but kind of annoying that the dogs didn't even notice me trying to pry open windows and pick locks.  Worst watch dogs ever.

I guess in a way I should be happy that I have a house I can be locked out of.  In a few weeks I'm just going to have my guitar (maybe) and a sense of adventure.  

Me asking me questions about me

Lets get one thing straight, I’ve never been the most eloquent person. I’ve never considered speaking and writing to be my ‘forte”, but regardless of my shortcomings I generally have a lot to say.

At this point everybody and their mother (I’m really not exaggerating) have been blogging for years. I don’t expect strangers to stumble upon my site and be swept away by my writing, however it would be welcome! I do feel I have somewhat of an obligation to give the people I know love a place to see what I’ve been up to and on my mind. So as a refresher, lets review who I am.

Q: Who the heck am I?
A: My name is John. At this moment I am 25 years old and I have every intention of keeping it that way. I was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA to an average middle class family. I have an enormous amount of respect for my family (both immediate and extended) and too often do a poor job of keeping in touch with everyone. I hope that this journal will help change that.

Q: What is my favorite color?
A: Blue

Q: Where the heck have I been all of my life?
A: For the most part I’ve been in West Chester, PA. I did spent 4.5 years studying at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. The longest I have ever been away from Pennsylvania was for a two and a half week trip to Europe.

Q: So what, am I scared to leave or something
A: Yes! Incredibly! But I’m doing it anyway, so back off!

Q: Where do I know?
A: I have a BA in Information Management and Analysis, and Supply Chain Management from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. I'm somewhat knowledgeable when it comes to music, specifically percussion. I also enjoy learning about cars and currently have a Mini Cooper S I‘m trying to sell!

Q: What makes me so great?
A: Most of my power is derived from my double-jointed thumbs.

Q: What do I do?
A: I’m in massive “save money” mode, so not much. I work a lot. I am currently employed by a pharmaceutical distribution company doing pricing and contract analysis for major corporate accounts (currently about 140-150 million $). When I’m not at work I spend most of my time getting ready for school and playing guitar or drums.

Q: What are my short term goals?
A: My short term goal is to move to Australia and get my Masters degree. Things are looking very good!

Q: Why Australia?
A: Why not?

Q: Where do I see myself in 10 years
A: Honestly, I’ll be happy if I’m still alive. I have no clue what I will end up doing with my life. Ideally I would like to find a way to get rich while making the world a better place.

Q: Do I expect anybody to ever read this?
A: No.

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