of course, i would still like to do the peace corps thing, but this may be a very acceptable alternative if i don't get in. or maybe i'd want to do it instead.

actually, even if i do go into the peace corps, i would still like to do the japan thing (put off getting a real job until you're in your 30s, that's what i say).

i have to do things that involve me seeing parts of the world that are not the american south. and one trip to london is not enough. i feel like i should keep travelling for the rest of my life.

i am horribly afraid of stagnation.

the way i look at it is: life is short. the world is big. see and do as much as possible while you're here. staying in one place doing the same thing for 20 or 30 years is a waste of time...for me, anyway.

oh, jesus. now i'm preaching.