tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post8604404095291151018..comments2013-03-11T07:12:25.812-08:00Comments on Exponentially Growing: Plans ChangeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-15344381244395858492012-03-27T13:03:31.968-08:002012-03-27T13:03:31.968-08:00Yo ya aprendi espanol. Todos! Estoy un experto, po...Yo ya aprendi espanol. Todos! Estoy un experto, por supuesto, :P ... o, por lo menos, un parte de la idioma suficiente para muchas cosas y un poco de trabajo. (Mire, escribi este sin ayuda de nadie ni nada ... excepto "mire" porque yo olvide la conjucation de imperativo).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-5641751580146892322012-03-27T12:47:18.736-08:002012-03-27T12:47:18.736-08:00Quality over quantity resonates with me, and WWOOF...Quality over quantity resonates with me, and WWOOF is something I've always wanted to do, but this is a hard opportunity to pass up. There are so many people in interesting places right now, and I have the time and ability to visit them. The schedule is a bit rushed, but I like to believe that even if it's only a couple days here and there it will be meaningful when it's shared with Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-49100250989279428802012-03-27T12:41:54.160-08:002012-03-27T12:41:54.160-08:00Thanks Becky :)Thanks Becky :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-69869516995411192082012-03-27T09:02:51.556-08:002012-03-27T09:02:51.556-08:00Hi Thomas
Tough decision! I'd go with the worl...Hi Thomas<br />Tough decision! I'd go with the world travel as you will never get such a golden opportunity to see the world and meet old friends. You will have the rest of your life to volunteer in so many ways. Looking forward to seeing you back in Alaska.<br /><br />enjoy the journey<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-65191627873982664442012-03-24T14:30:06.952-08:002012-03-24T14:30:06.952-08:00Hey, I like your idea of traveling the world. I do...Hey, I like your idea of traveling the world. I don't have advice-advice to give to you, only one: there is no reason to feel guilty about not volunteering. If you run into a volunteer opportunity that really inspired you and made you feel like you really, really made a difference, you wouldn't hesitate to stay, I am sure. Go with your gut feeling. If you are looking for an adventure and Chrissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030344667506018992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-41927993235003629152012-03-21T21:43:00.039-08:002012-03-21T21:43:00.039-08:00I think the adventure you are looking for will be ...I think the adventure you are looking for will be fullfilled traveling the globe and connecting with your friends. I find it interesting reading your blog. You want to be with people (volunteering, taking classes, returning to larger cities) but you still enjoy your reflective time alone (sailing on the river). You're an introvert Thomas but you need human connections. We all do. Follow Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-51105971155917954832012-03-21T03:52:19.009-08:002012-03-21T03:52:19.009-08:00Do you want to learn Spanish? If that matters to y...Do you want to learn Spanish? If that matters to you, stay in latin america... if not travel the world.aimee paulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155297908164908188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-41997448871547179852012-03-20T12:44:50.105-08:002012-03-20T12:44:50.105-08:00It sounds to me like you have the world at your fi...It sounds to me like you have the world at your fingertips, and every opportunity available to you, lacking only a worthy cause to guide you. If I were you, I would go down to Peru, find some shamans, eat the magic cactus, and go on a vision quest. What does your heart desire? Don't go back until you find out. Journey within yourself as well as without. :) <br /><br />I think there are a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-27074820115458851142012-03-20T12:38:06.793-08:002012-03-20T12:38:06.793-08:00Put me on your Japan list, Thomas! It would make m...Put me on your Japan list, Thomas! It would make me seriously happy to see you again after that long time!!Raysweinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166268478517476789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-83342124298751424992012-03-20T00:56:12.708-08:002012-03-20T00:56:12.708-08:00I always prefer to get to know the people, their h...I always prefer to get to know the people, their habits and mentality. <br />So, in my opinion, to stay just one week in every country is much too short!<br />You won't be someone else than a tourist in these places and you won't notice the small differences between the people (eastern Chinese, western Chinese, southeastern Chinese).<br />If I were you, I'd stay some days in Spanish Ininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-35746563431794336932012-03-19T20:41:37.770-08:002012-03-19T20:41:37.770-08:00The round the world trip is appealing, but really ...The round the world trip is appealing, but really I am a fan of postage stamp travel: get someplace and enjoy being there in all the non-travel ways. I like this for the very same reason that you ran back to Xela from Antingua. Traveling round the world will keep you in the realm of globe trotters and make it hard to find that authentic engagement that drew you to travel.Sculpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12613281531963683259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-34668663754893011802012-03-19T16:39:25.804-08:002012-03-19T16:39:25.804-08:00Glad you're finally digging through the blog b...Glad you're finally digging through the blog back-log :) Fjording with you guys would be amazing, I will keep you in the loop. <br /><br />My motivation to volunteer is strong, but I often find myself doubting the real significance of my contribution. This sometimes leads to hesitation and apathy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-78022268495487630652012-03-19T16:34:29.602-08:002012-03-19T16:34:29.602-08:00Yes Tom, maybe I'll just set up residence in S...Yes Tom, maybe I'll just set up residence in Siberia. Or maybe I'll decide to walk from Siberia to India. here's an idea, right? <br /><br />You're right though, it could get tiring moving from culture to culture every week. I hope that getting to see friends in almost every stop would alleviate that. <br /><br />As far as Spanish goes, yes, I think the hardest part is behind me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-57612819082443426552012-03-19T16:27:18.215-08:002012-03-19T16:27:18.215-08:00That's good because Alaska is a good place to ...That's good because Alaska is a good place to be (most of the time).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008098203952899342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-65772241760963115562012-03-19T15:46:51.335-08:002012-03-19T15:46:51.335-08:00I'm sure you opened yourself up to lots of sug...I'm sure you opened yourself up to lots of suggestions and advices but that's nice that you care what we think.<br />So, practically you have two options: work/education and leisure/education. Both sound exciting. <br />You've already made a huge effort in learning Spanish and the local culture. Do you feel that the hardest part is behind you and now you're ready to immerse Tom P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-34257139604658818092012-03-19T15:32:39.373-08:002012-03-19T15:32:39.373-08:00Wow, that trip sounds awesome! Even though it wasn...Wow, that trip sounds awesome! Even though it wasn't part of the original plan I'd go with that.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917822168137274298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-36438979382410504692012-03-19T15:01:35.637-08:002012-03-19T15:01:35.637-08:00I don't know enough about your dedication/moti...I don't know enough about your dedication/motivation for volunteer work to provide input on that front, but if you're interested in going up to Norway via Hamburg, Stefan and I might come along for the trip! We've wanted to go fjording (er, sightseeing) for a while. :P As long as it's not in late July--I'll be in the US for a bit.<br /><br />Good luck in deciding the road Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-18393698817806226082012-03-19T14:31:09.940-08:002012-03-19T14:31:09.940-08:00Wow! Tough decision. I would really like for you t...Wow! Tough decision. I would really like for you to see Ryan. We used to chat on Facebook all the time, but haven't talked to him at all since he is in Indonesia . I think there are lots of volunteer opportunities everywhere. I'm sure you could find some in Alaska, or everywhere you are! You are single, not afraid to travel alone, have the connections, I say go for it! That's you Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167561394956796320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291895355825939054.post-10557663393686002942012-03-19T13:59:39.661-08:002012-03-19T13:59:39.661-08:00it really doesnt matter. all paths lead back to ...it really doesnt matter. all paths lead back to alaska. <br /><br />johnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com