First things first- this blog shoutout goes to my old co-workers Neil Werner and Nate Matthews. We don’t tend to have long conversations on the job but when I return I plan to put a stop to that. Next time we meet I hope to have a very long conversation with you, and I am sure you guys are looking forward to it as much as I am. Until then- cheers.
So this weeks blog entails the things one should pack when traveling the world in any capacity, all the essentials.
1. Something to spray in your shoes.
I had to purchase some new shoes recently because my old pair had been worn every day for seven months. Granted it’s not easy to find size 14 shoes anywhere, but I persevered. Upon leaving the shoe store, I immediately changed into my new shoes and discarded the old ones in the nearest trash can. Upon returning home I dead-bolted the door behind me and hid. The rationale behind this was my old shoes smelt so bad, that leaving them in a public area might be regarded as a biological attack on civilians, and my DNA was all over those shoes. The police could come knocking any minute. This could all be prevented with shoe spray.
2. An electric steamer.
When you have no steamer or clothes iron, you may be forced to resort to heating up a cooking skillet to press your nice dress shirt. But beware that you don’t press to hard, as you might either burn the shirt, or get corrosive rust stains on your collar. Then your already barely-afloat social life is really in trouble.
3. White-out.
If one has OCD or some major trust issues, then white-out is the best. Where there is a lurking fear of someone reading your private journal, there is a fear they might notice spelling or grammatical errors. Then your already barely-afloat social life is really in trouble.
4. A Toga.
When one has to portray Jesus in a skit, cargo pants and a tank-top just aren’t going to cut it. Then one is forced to resort to wearing really girly drapes and a white Cambodian pashmina. Then your already barely-afloat social life is really in trouble.
5. A Wristwatch.
You know . . . to tell time.
This has been a more light-hearted blog. I hope it has brought a smile or a laugh. Keep my parents in your prayers as they are traveling to Romania next week to come visit me. Know that I am doing well, and my team is enjoying our time in Pitesti working with children from the more underprivileged neighborhoods. Until next time,
-Matt
