Sell and Save
It’s been quite a while since my last update for two reasons: finishing grad school classes and moving. I could write about how selling everything is liberating and refreshing, and how everything I own I can fit in my backpack, but its just not true. I have sold or donated most of my belongings, but I still have a furnished bedroom and some things stored at a friend’s place. I consider it my small tether to Cleveland while I’m away, but I don’t think it will influence my trip knowing I have a 10′ x 10′ area filled with my stuff. Secondly, I abhor moving. Yes, its a great time to cleanse your life of the past, eat that non-perishable food you stared at for the past year, and take bets on what might be hiding under the couch . . . but in the end, everything must be moved out whether it be to the dumpster, goodwill, or storage. I am happy to be done moving.
In addition to finishing my thesis, I have started a part-time engineering job at Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates in Cleveland, OH. You may have heard of some of their finished projects, like the Crest Spinbrush and Swiffer. Its a fun and refreshing atmosphere, and I look forward to the next couple of months working there. I’ll be saving as much as possible as the trip approaches now that I have an income source again. Also, since I have a bit more free time, I’ll be giving the website a facelift and cleansing.
