inflation

median million dollar homes and 6 dollar Vietnamese ice coffee 😑

plans

 the original draft ideas was Namibia, botswana,  tanzania, kenya.

 Now its Namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, tanzania.    

I've ended up sort of chasing the end of rainy season through Africa, basically chasing the shoulder season.   it's a good tactic to enjoy that sweet spot for crowds, decent weather, good sites and prices.  

surpsingly, Botswana and Zimbabwe each only have less than 20M population. Namibia goes without saying as 2nd least densely populated country in world. 

 

March 16, 2023 T-Minus 4 days

Four days before Africa.

Nervousness, excitement, odd moments of apathy, relief, fear, happiness, calm.  Mini panic attacks. 

Starting to feel real real now. Logistical prep is getting real.  all those little things i'm gathering in the bag. little things like planning my meals to empty out my fridge of perishables and preparing for only takeout food the last two days.  

midlife crisis behind schedule

based on my year of birth, my life expectancy as a U.S. male is 75 years.  I always thought it was 76. so at 38 years old right now, and still being 38 when I depart for Africa, that means im already past the midpoint of my life 🥴🤮☹😬😭😖😠💀

I'm late to my own midlife crisis. how embarrassing. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk 

door scam

did this mf really sell me a termite infested door to replace my termite infested door?

midlife crisis time? midlife crisis time.

Im leaving my home and job to fly to these countries with a one way ticket, four days before my 39th birthday.

so midlife crisis is a go! it wasn't even intentional.  it came together naturally on it's own. nature taking its course. no mistakes just happy little accidents. 

i realized I was turning 39. I remembered life is what it is.  and now I'm sitting  here with a one way ticket to the opposite end of the globe. 

its time to once again go on a round the world journey to re-find myself. then, everything will be okay. 

how long do midlife crises last?  I only budgeted for 3 months. i hope that's enough. 

tic tac prices are out of control

find yourself a man who can buy you tic tacs.

pet peeve #87

people who pronounce Oregon as Or-eh-gon.

it's Or-eh-gehn.

liquid gold

52 minutes in line for the sweet sweet nectar

120 calories

I'm shook.

since when did a tablespoon of cooking oil have 120 calories?!

adult xmas

the adult version of believing in Santa clause is waiting on an airplane hoping the seat next to you stays empty. Santa never comes. 

midnight 🫖

extroverts are platonic sluts.

furniture

 I better understand the appeal of the austere post modern furniture aesthetic.

werk

would i?

so much context. too much inward insight. 

latex gloves in kitchens

the biggest collective lie we all participate in, or worst sanitary practice we inexplicably accept, is the great mistruth of food workers wearing disposable gloves.  

not once have they changed their gloves. nor have I seen him wipe his gloved hands since cracking two raw eggs. 

Wednesday

I dont know. all I know is Wednesday and i are meant to be together. 

pet peeve #9203

guys whose biceps are bigger than my thighs.

15% vs 20% ? ? ?

it is reeeally hard to respect these western cuisine restaurant servers who can't handle 4 or 5 tables compared to what we had to deal with in the Chinese restaurant.

idk. maybe its her first day.

leave

i must leave before I fall in love again.

oh no....

....too late. 

brutal, 47 degrees and pouring rain

this is why you do early vote!

$12.99 absurdity

12.99 at Honest Restaurant. even comes with a cute little bottle of mango Lassi 

end of daily shit show wine

what a shitshow

is shitshow one word or two words?

 either way... a shit show.

qualities

after this Georgia experience, the only quality I will require in a partner is the ability to follow instructions and fill forms out correctly.