about me
Posted: November 11th, 2009 | Author: Shawn | Filed under: | 11 Comments »
Well, it’s time for me to update this page again. When I started this site I had quit my career, got rid of all my belongings and set out with just my backpack. I ended up volunteering in Haiti for 5 months, then traveling randomly around. Which is where I am today. At this moment I am wrapping up a month in London and headed to eastern Europe for a few weeks.
What next? I’m not certain really. I predict I’ll wrap up Oct 2010 in Europe then head to the USA. I have an idea in my head that I’m going to grab a place to live for a few months, or even a year, and get some things done. Although, I’m still going to do some sweet trips while I’m at it. After that? Who knows, but I do kind of like the idea of doing some volunteering in western Africa. We’ll see. I have a towel and a roll of duct tape, so the options are wide open.
At 37 years old I’m probably supposed to have a mini van, an ulcer and a mortgage. Sometimes you just gotta do what ya gotta do though. Know what I mean? I suspect there is much more to life than collecting pay checks and buying stuff that I don’t need. So I’m going to go take a look around and see what I can figure out.
I’d be bedazzled if you were to follow along with me. I could certainly use your advice, encouragement and smartass remarks to keep me going. Definitely feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance whatsoever: rerunaround at gmail dot com. I’ll leave you with a few things that keep me motivated.
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// shawn
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“Live every week like it’s shark week” – unknown
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“Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.” – Sydney Smith
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source: 50 photos to inspire life as a digital nomad
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If you’re visiting Japan you should visit either Hokkaido, in the north, or Yakushima in the south.
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Good luck Shawn. Love what you’re doing! Sounds awesome.
I’m doing something similar with my volunteering adventures.
Hope you have a great time travelling. I’ll certainly be following along. Good luck mate.
Chris
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Thanks guys for the wishes and the Japan tips :)
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goodluck shawn
i suggest you go to southwest china, the food in sichuan is amazing, not to mention the sights that you’re gonna see…
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Shawn, I had no idea you’re from Victoria. Me – Vancouver. It’s comforting to know another nomad is close by. :)
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Nomadic Chick, that’s rad that you live in the Cougar! Such a great city. Almost as good as Victoria :)
I’m living in Montreal for the next few weeks, then off for some backpacking. Someday when I need a travel break I’ll move back to BC. Either in Van or Victoria. I’m actually already looking forward to it a bit.
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Hey there Shawn,
Found your comment on the little monkey’s site and followed you here. I agree with you that we are also jumping for joy if we receive a comment or two.
I love that you are taking the risk to see the world.
No one every said, I wish I could’ve worked more! Right??
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Hi Shawn,
Hoping to do something similar myself later in the year. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. I am probably flying into Kuala lumpur to hit the islands and de-westernise and then trek up to China/Tibet trek down to indonesia on to OZ for a year then hopefully hit NZ and some pacfic islands all going well. When are you heading off?
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Hi Shawn
Well I completed my tour of duty in Iceland and it is absolutely phenomenal.
Here are my pics and tips from Iceland, hope they help you :)
http://www.rishiray.com/category/2008/iceland-2008/
Rish
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Shawn Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 20:37
Wow, that looks fantastic. Iceland really has such amazing kodak moments seemingly everywhere. Thanks, Rish!
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Hello Shawn,
How do I contact you? Your site was recommended by Gobackpacking.com.
Let me know.
Botanical Villas, Inc.
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