At 31 years young, I decided that I wanted to be an adventurer when I grow up.  I decided to not wake up in my forties or fifties and have regret about not seizing the day.  I decided that in order to pursue my love for photography and travel writing, I would also pursue a love for teaching.

In the fall of 2011, I became TEFL certified.

In the spring of 2012, I received a job offer to teach in Hat Yai, Thailand.  I accepted.

I put most everything I own in storage, sold my car, found loving, semi-permanent homes for my kitties and bought a one-way ticket.

On May 22nd, 2012, I boarded a plane headed for my new life on the opposite side of the world.