The ocean breathes salty won’t you carry it in. in your head, in your mouth, in your soul. ... You wasted life, why wouldn’t you waste death. - Modest Mouse.
I am here in the Caribbean. Paradise. And it’s awesome. I hear of snow storms closing down airports and such in the States, and I find a smile forming in my mind and sometimes it will even make its way to my face. I’m not happy for others misfortune. It’s just such an interesting reminder of perspective, and how good I've got it. I’m shirtless most of the times these days. I did purchase a cap so my bald head doesn't get scorched. No more bug spray, or sun screen. I am adapting. I haven’t been on the blog in a long time. I’m tired of writing things like, “ oh I’m here at this *blank hostel*, and it’s *random good adjective*, and we are going to do this *random fun thing*. I mean that’s great and all for a while, but I’ve been entering a new place in my travels. I don’t know if it’s typical or what, and honestly I don’t care. I am enjoying just chilling, no computer action, no internet. My daily routine has been dramatically shifted. And I love it. I may be ruined for corporate America, at least for a while…. hopefully for a lot longer. I mean honestly I never wanted to return, and Ashley knows this. My goal was simply to acquire about 120-150K in about 18-30 months, and then buy some land, and start a homestead. If I can accomplish this while still living my dreams (which of course silicon valley is a small part of my dreams), then I will most likely take it.
I am thinking of buying a motorcycle in Panama and riding it North. Probably gonna buy it new. Heck I get a warranty then. Ashley is gonna fly back to Kentucky and go to Kaitys graduation, that will be nice for them both, and I know Ashley will really like it. Of course that will also free me up to do some solo travel, which Ashley knows has always been a dream of mine. Still gotta study some Spanish, who knows where, possibly Guatemala.
I mentioned to Dave, the hostel owner here about how he handled his paperwork and business documents. He is using excel. Of course. I then explained my expertise with line of business applications and the possibility of helping him out. He was way happier than I expected. I have already taken some notes, and I am working on a data model. Next step will be to start drafting the user interface. I think he is going to let me and Ashley stay for a while for free and also maybe a few beers, heck he even mentioned the possibility of payment. If he wants to pay, I’ll have him pay my LLC back in the states for web development, I’ll just play traveling salesman. That’s because I don’t have a work visa, or a foreign company just yet. Oh well, we shall see. I really really love it here in Puerto Viejo, it’s a great place. I could see myself staying here for quite a while. This is the longest Ashley and I have stayed in one spot. This town has totally redeemed Costa Rica for me. I still don’t know when I’ll leave, but I think I am going to bounce to Panama to buy a motorcycle and then bounce back here. Probably gonna leave Ashley here at the hostel for a day, maybe a night. Or she may come too. I’m not sure. Pura Vida, no plans just taking it easy. Living that Manana lifestyle.
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