So, my father told me that I can't go home.  All I wanted was a place to stay while I work, but my father won't even allow that.  You know what my reaction to this is?  CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.  I've been applying for jobs then going to find a place to live for awhile.  It will only be 2-3 months.  Then I just as well may take off.  I need out of here.  My most prospective job is going to be a part-time job at Petco.  Let's hope.  I'm desperately waiting for the call.  They are hiring ASAP.  When I heard that it was like a prayer answered.  Now all I need is to get an interview, then the job.  So here I am...waiting.

I think that I may rent month to month a private room in on of the local hostels.  It was would be perfect.  $450 a month isn't bad for a full-furnished place.  I have a appointment with my advisor tomorrow at 10:30am.  I'm going to ditch class.  I'm getting out anyway.  It's scary, but exciting too.

I knew that moving forward would be difficult.  I just have to make it through the next few weeks.  Wish me luck.

     So, it's not much but I am starting tedious process to be ready to leave America to travel around Europe...indefinitely.  It's something that I have always wanted to do and I am jumping in.  Ever since I decided to leave I've become more and more excited and I'm about to burst.  Before my extend trip to Europe, I am going to Italy to visit my older sister in Rome.  It'll be fun.  Maybe make connections before leaving in August.

Before leaving to live the nomadic lifestyle, I'll need to do some things in the next 7 months:

1. Apply for EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).
2. Find a job that will sponsor me for a work visa.
3. Sign up for Global Freeloaders (worldwide free accommodation network).
4. Buy my plane ticket (best to do so months in advance).
5. Buy a rail pass (Eurail has good rates).
6. Apply for a IDP (International Drivers Permit).
7. Photocopy all important documents (then send them to mommy dearest).
8. Get a TESOL ESL certification so I could teach English as a second language.
9. Learn mixology (Bartending would be another good job).
10. Make arrangements to stay with someone the first few weeks.

     It will take this long to check off this list AND finish the spring semester.  As much as I would love to drop out now I need to finish strong.  Even though I am completely unmotivated.  Let's hope I don't get distracted.