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DAY 19 - Nepal

I’m surrounded by seven sets of inquisitive eyes right now. They’re sitting here patiently staring at you. Well, to be fair, they’re staring at me writing to you. I think they like you, but I think they also really like the looks of this fancy silver Powerbook I’m typing on…and the 200 or so pictures I just downloaded on it.

If you were here right now, I’m pretty sure you’d fall in love instantly. Not to sound presumptuous, but these seven sets of eyes next to me belong to the beautiful faces of the kids here in the Ramgha village. We’re sitting on the porch of their pastor’s home, looking down at the sun setting gently over layers and layers of Himalaya foothills. I’m in Nepal I think, and I just pinched myself for the hundredth time to make sure I’m not going to wakeup...  read more »

DAY 1 5:58:00 PM MST

International Airspace - In the air over the Pacific Ocean

There's very few times in the journey of life that you can see yourself jump from one chapter to another in a matter of a few minutes right before your eyes. Most days we live in gradual shift; perpetual motion. Most days we spin along with the axis of time, steadily progressing-sliding-crawling towards the milestones we have set to accomplish for ourselves. The deep voice of our heart sits somewhat quietly- only occasionally rising up in a lonely cry of night or the wisp of a daydream.
And we all have learned to accept the place we call normal; the buildings we call work- home- school. Those we call; family- best friends- lovers. Our diversionary recreation at the gym- the local pub- our favorite thrift store. The items essential to my everyday: the coffee maker. My car. Kroger. My favorite pillow.  read more »