I’m currently planning a backpack trip Europe and then I will go to Thailand from there to take my English as a second language certification class. When discussing this choice with people there are often mixed reactions.

1.) OH MY GOSH! ARE YOU GOING TO BE SAFE?

2.) WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY !( While looking at me like I’m literally crazy and the whole idea is absurd)

3.) WOW WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! How long will yo be gone? =D

I kid you not those are the top three responses that I get, usually in that order if there are multiple questions to follow.

Okay I get people are worried, but who are we kidding here. People are going to be people no matter where you go. The Brady bunch neighbors could have a serial killer amongst them …who knows! I am taking the chances of being safe and not being safe no matter where I am.

When it comes to being crazy .. No I am not diagnosed as being crazy …Yes I like to travel, have fun, and try new things. If I can travel,get certified along the way ,take an online class here and there and still work I’ve got it made.  Why is it so absurd to want to go to a different country? I could very easily respond with WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY FOR WANTING TO STAY HERE? We all have our limits I suppose.

The timing of how long I will be gone is unsure at the moment. I will go to Thailand and I will make the most of my time there. If I like it then I will pursue a different route. If not then I will figure out my next direction to turn to. Not everything has to be planned out and to be honest I would prefer it not to be.

When is the last time you did something for the first time? Think about it and let me know. I would love to hear some of your first time experiences.