Sunday, January 4, 2009

Leaving Home

Tomorrow at 12:30 I will leave South Bend, Indiana to begin the 44 hour journey to Kathmandu, Nepal. I've been enjoying my last hours at home with my family, my friend Marilyn, and my dog Kiki. I also decided to have an extreme makeover in order to have a more professional image. The before and after pictures are included here.

Dawa Sherpa, a Nepali friend who I met while studying at Manchester College, will pick me up at the airport on January 7th. I will be staying with her and her family until I find my own apartment in Kathmandu.

Thank you to everyone who has offered me their thoughts, prayers, words of wisdom,and support. I feel blessed to know so many wise and wonderful people. I will write more when I arrive in Nepal.
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8 comments:

  1. Aunt JanJanuary 6, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Nick, I hope you arrive safley. You are in my prayers. Sorry I didn`t get to say good

    bye. You are an awsome young man.
    Love,
    Aunt Jan

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  2. JamieJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Nick,
    I hope you're enjoying the change :)
    Love ya,
    Jamie

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  3. UnknownJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Wow its like your are transforming before our eyes...lol.

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  4. LeahJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    hmmmm..this looks a lot like how I remember you when we first met so long ago. i think about you everyday. drink some water, goddamnit! i can't wait to see pictures of those mountains.......

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  5. JamieJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Just saw the pictures of you losing all your hair! Isn't it crazy how much a change in your hair affects your appearance? I feel like a different person when I have short hair. Haha Anyway, looks great! :)

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  6. Aunt JanJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    So glad you found a nice apparment. It sounds like you have met some awesome people. I just love reading your blog because I learn something new each time. Enjoy yourself and keep up the good work
    Aunt Jan

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  7. Aunt JanJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    oh by the way you look great with the new hair. I thought you looked good before haha
    Aunt Jan

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  8. UnknownFebruary 2, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Nick ,

    Your work is meaningful and enjoyable to read about. Thanks for sharing your journey.

    Jeff Chupp

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