the akward (obligatory) first post

so, im not all about the group email thing while abroad because i feel like they wind up going to a lot of people who couldn't care less. hence, the blog. check it, dont check it, whichever. i know its horribly cliche, but its just easier, so now anyone who isnt interested can be uninterested without dealing with my emails. of course, i would also love emails from you that i will definitely respond to...individually. im not promising that this is going to be exciting or even interesting. more like those wrap sheets that some people insist on putting in christmas cards. at any rate, it will be a rough account of my life. im hoping to put photos up when i get any. right.