World Traveler

Everyone says I'm becoming quite the world traveler. I guess that it is true. I did a Study Abroad this summer and now I'm living in Japan for a semester.

My tally so far for this year (And I am including the USA):

• 3 continents (North America, Europe, and Asia [If you get really technical, it is only 2 since Japan is an island])
• 7 countries (USA, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom [England and Wales], and Japan.)
• 2 oceans which I have crossed (Atlantic and Pacific)
• 3 mountain ranges (Rockies, Alps, and whatever this one in Japan is called)
• 10 Airplanes
• 4 or 5 Airlines (United, American Airways [Worst airline ever, AVOID their international flights at all cost!], North West -operated or something with Delta, Ryan Air, and ANA) I have also flown American in the past.
• Countless trains
• 1 taxi
• Church in 4 languages in 5 different countries.
• Previous countries before this year (USA, Mexico [2003], United Kingdom [England & Wales from 2003-2005]) That brings my total to 8 countries!

I know my travels pale in comparison to many people, but I'm am glad for the experiences that I have had and I am now having. I'll try to fill in some of the details from this summer and this semester!

The Results Are In

How do you think I look with a beard?

Only eight people voted on my poll, but it is a surprise! I thought that I looked somewhat okay with the beard - but not great.

Half of the voters voted that I looked awesome with it, a quarter thought that it wasn't so great, and another quarter was split between apathy and apathetic support for it. The greatest surprise was that nobody voted that I looked terrible.

I am clean cut and clean shaven now, and I need to remain so for awhile yet, so those who weren't too fond of the scruff can rest easy.

Vote now!

I reopened the poll, so if you haven't voted, please do.