How did I get here? So how did I come to decide to take a year off to travel and not live the conventional way I have been doing? How does anyone? I'm sure I will find a lot of answers to the second question as time goes on. As to the first question, it was an easier decision than you might think. As with a lot of significant changes, this one was born out of crisis. I lost my job of 8 years. It was no ordinary job. It was one that I took great pride in, that I gave my all to and that I loved. The suddenness of the loss was quite staggering. I am fairly well programmed to being employed. I have had a job ever since the summer after 7th grade
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