"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." – Marcel Proust

Yesterday was the most exciting day that I have had in quite some time. I officially got accepted to teach English at Assumption University in Thailand. I have 7 weeks to put my affairs in order and then fly half way around the world for the next year. To be honest, I don't think that it has really sunk in yet.... I'm still in a state of shock. There is so much that needs to be done! 

1. Find a subleaser for my apartment.

2. Somehow scrape together the necessary funds (and change into Baht.)

3. Book airline ticket.

4. Acquire work visa.

5. Find storage for my (few) belongings.

6. Pack (oh yeah, and that also means buying a suitcase....)

7. Say goodbye to family and friends.

8. Get this travel blog looking awesome.

Well, I definitely have my work cut out for me. 

And so it begins....