You know what will be the best part of this trip other than friendship-building, nature exploration, appreciation of tacky roadside attractions, and spiritual awakening (optional)?

Not having any stress for that time being. Sure there will be that stuff we have to deal with when we get back from the trip. Careers or work or continuing education in my case.

But damn I want to not know what time it is, not think about when I will write a paper (obviously not right now!) and pleasing people because I have a psychotic educational complex.

Being in the world is the most important thing there is, and I am going to school so I can learn to be in it in a more valuable and full way. It's easy to forget, and just get caught up in the small stuff, and then try to escape it all in the short term.

Can't wait to see the clouds in new places.