Countdown!

The countdown has begun. In exactly one week from now I will be on the way to Montana, my first stop on this crazy cross-continental trip I am planning.

It's weird to be leaving - everything feels like a "last" (i.e. my last Sunday at Jazzbones) or a "going-away" event (there have been multiple going-away or even pre-going-away parties so far). I can't say that I'm sad to be leaving, exactly, but it will be tough to be gone from this whole network of people that I care about and have grown to rely on....

....But enough about that. Things are all coming together nicely so far. I have started packing up my room and will soon start to pack up my car. I will be sending out money for my rent tomorrow. I am mapping out my driving route. Mentally, I am getting prepared.

As soon as I've got my trip finalized I will post the map here, that way the two and a half of you who will be wondering where I am along the way will be able to check it out. Also, I will post pictures and updates if I have a wireless connection along the way.

If anyone wants to hang out before I leave, just give me a call. I'll be around all week. Also, Friday night is the going away party. If you are free and can make it out to Tacoma, I'd love to see you! Call me for details.