In 32 days of starting this blog I will be sitting in JFK International terminal holding a one way ticket to China. While there I hope to experience things that will forever change the way I look at the world and people around me. A lot of people call me crazy for wanting to go... To be honest I have been preparing for this trip for as long as I can remember. Maybe not the locations, but the ideas and experiences I will receive from taking this blind leap of faith. No one wants to look back on their life and think it was ordinary and boring; this first step forward is my way of making sure I can never be one of those people.
i'm impressed with your grammar and spelling! go hartsoe, go!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with Jessica. Your writing here is great Hartsoe! And I agree with every word you have written here. I am happy to know that almost a year later, we are off... living our lives as only we were meant to live. I am glad you and I will always have that to share. :)
ReplyDeleteGodspeed to you Mr. Hartsoe.
ReplyDeleteA great comment on what's inspired you, Ian. Now, may it all come true!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Stand tall, fly straight! I will miss you Fartsoe, perhaps by some grace of the passport gods I can meet you in the netherlands still, fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ian,
ReplyDeleteAs your Mom it is my job to worry about you being so far from home and trust me I am, but on the other hand I am so glad that you are taking this chance to explore. Please be sensible and know that your Dad and I have got your back, but most of all have fun and learn lots!
Love
Mom
Hey, Ian,
ReplyDeleteI don't know where you are today--in deepest China, no doubt, where so much must look like you're used to while so much still does not. Cuttlefish and eels on your menu yet?
Lynn
Hi, Ian,
ReplyDeleteI thought maybe I'd find a new blog posting from you today, but it looks like you've been too busy experiencing China to write about it. I hope it's all still going wonderfully and that you're storing it all up for future reference.
Lynn