Back home to Bangkok safely and fighting the usual jet lag, I can look back at this past trip to the U.S. and see that it gave me a chance to reminisce about my life, and to think about where I have been and where I am going. From catching a Mets game and thinking about my short-lived baseball career, to chatting with my high school buddies Betsy and Eric who reminded me of my time as a high-school nerd, and meeting up with various other friends here and there who saw me through college and my working life in San Francisco.
That was my past, but what about the future? Should I come up with a 10-year plan like Betsy has? What kind of work should I do? Do I want to be an academic? Or a travel writer? Or a major league baseball player? (Ok, maybe it's too late for that one.)
In any case, I think I will be taking a small break from all the crazy traveling I've done so far this year. I think it's time to concentrate on taking the next step, to moving towards the next chapter in my life, whatever that might be.
Welcome back Stuart! I was missing your stories.
Of course I don't have any doubt that you would be a good academic, but what I'm sure of is that you would be an excellent travel writer. In fact you are already (just aren't paid for it). I've found some of your posts and photos about Thailand very helpful. Thank you!
I am glad you enjoyed your trip. It sort of opened you up a little bit. Want to play ball next time your here? I'll bat.