When I think of high school the first theme that comes to mind is Procrastination. Now that I am graduated and on to better things I've found myself saying "If I did it all over again I would get my work done early". But as we all know you cant teach an old dog new tricks. This week crept up on me. First it was months, then it was weeks, now it is days. And acknowledging the fact that before I know it it will be hours, I've decided to get a move on. I have my backpack, malaria medicine, iPad, iPod, and iPhone. My hiking boots for Kilimanjaro, water bottle, and water purifier. And a plethora of other useful and necessary items to survive backpacking for four months. But as I referenced to before I feel as if I have Procrastinated. The list gets longer everyday and the chance that my duffle may not reach Tanzania when I do has caused me to second guess my packing arrangements and revaluate what I need in my carry-on if all goes astray. But even though things are closing in and troubleshooting is occurring I am relaxed as ever. I accept that I will do the best I can on this trip and to stress now is... useless. Im comfortable with this "baptism by fire", diving into a situation before I feel it out. Thanks to my parents, this is for you dad and mom, my traveling skills are at a level most 17 year olds cant boast. The trips my brothers and I have taken, conquering all continents except Antarctica, were only possible through my parents hard work and desire to broaden our horizons. So thank you. Mom this trip is going to be a memory forever. Dad this year is going to be the fundamental reason for me excelling at Daniels Business school. I'm excited. I'm thrilled to have four months of adventure. And have stories for the future to come. Ill keep this blog posted as often as I can, whether it be a paragraph or an epic, and all of you out there reading will know whats going on. So until my trip starts and I get Wifi in the Seattle Airport, Goodbye.
-Chad A. Dokken
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