Hey there, thanks for stopping by! In this blog, I'll share how travel and experimental living are shaping my journey of self-discovery and purpose.
Exploration
Travel has been key in discovering my purpose. Moving from my island home to Providence, Rhode Island—decidedly not an island—was a pivotal step. Recent travels have led me right to my next big experiment.
Since moving to Rhode Island, I've traveled to:
- Boston, MA
- St. Johnsbury, VT
- Connecticut
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- Worcester, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Normandy and Paris, France
Experimental Living
I treat life as a series of experiments, which suits my analytical personality. Writing them down and tracking feedback has been transformative. This is becoming an organizing principle for my life, where I work on projects, each with its own goals and experiments.
My first formal experiment was moving to Providence in November 2023, leading to other travel opportunities and valuable moments of self-discovery.
Moments of Discovery
Living in Berlin in 2013 brought pure joy, especially during my aimless bike rides discovering the city. This spirit of exploration guides my travels to this day. Uncovering how people live brings me more joy than visiting typical sites. Though Rolf Potts in Vagabonding reminds me of the pitfalls of anti-tourism, so I make it a point to see popular sights.
Perfect Storms
My time in France reignited my passion for languages, reminiscent of my time living in Berlin where I was enamored by the languages and cultural variety all around me.
I experienced a perfect storm; a series of mishaps on my return trip to the airport, where almost everything went wrong. Instead of worrying, I embraced the chaos of the moment. I made my flight, by the way, despite the obstacles thrown at me and the feeling of wanting to give up.
If I had missed the flight, no big deal. I could have figured things out. But this moment reminded me how important it is to be where I'm meant to be in the world, and not let my analytical brain dictate how things are going to go.
I'm Moving to Germany
Reflecting on my happiest moments in Berlin and my recent time travelling, I've decided to return. I've gathered feedback from friends and family, researched requirements, made my decision to move there.
This new project is my latest experiment in pursuing a life of purpose. My goal for moving to Berlin is to solve a big challenge in my life—connection, with friends and romantically.
It feels like a moment of life unfolding in unexpected ways, like Michael Singer describes in The Surrender Experiment. I'm excited for what comes next and already far along in preparing for the move.
Embracing Experimentation
Reflecting on my experiences in France and other travels, I'm excited to start my next experiment. I hope to deepen connections, pursue new opportunities, and collect a few experiences worth sharing.
