Why the name?

I sit here and think that I have only 6 weeks left until I leave the United States for over 2 years. It was a mere dream just days, weeks, months ago, but now, it's a reality. I still can't believe it. I can't even fathom that I will be living in a developing country for 27 months and come back just 6 months before I turn 30. What?!?!?

While all of that is hard to imagine, I also think about the joy and adventure that will come with it. I have already experienced a lot given my age, but I love new experiences that are totally different than anything else I have experienced. I cannot wait for the something new in my life.

Some people may question the name of my blog. I know that all that I will do will not necessarily be excellent, but I have to think about those who I am leaving behind. My mom calls my dog's trip cross country as his excellent adventure. I think that what my mom has done thus far in her life has been an excellent adventure. There are ups and downs to any adventure, so I am choosing to be on the positive side and call it an excellent adventure...no matter what.

I look forward to the next 6 weeks and where I will be. And beyond (of course).

Love and exploration.
-Alex