i should pay starbucks…
…for all the unplanned and totally random, awesome connections and moments I have made while working from their billion locations.
Just now, business guy next too me updating friend: “Yeah, so my son graduated and he’s on his way to Alaska. He wants to stay there for the summer and be a fisherman. My wife is kind of freaking out.”
Of course I invited myself to butt in the conversation with: “Let him! Oh my god! Please! It will be the coolest thing ever for him to experience and will make him a better human. I really believe that, I have done this for a long time, I am nearly 34. You can even call my mother- she will tell you that by me travel and trying new things- moving to where I’ve known very few people and very little about, has helped me become a most resourceful and overall badass fearless person. Isn’t that what every parent wants?”
Bam.
I’m closing my computer and walking out the door of Starbucks now. Thanks Starbucks.
Hey business suit guy with the kid who wants to go fishing~
If you love him and want him to become the best kid you could dream of- let him go! I promise you’ll never regret it and neither will he. if you are reading this , send me an email or note here. I love sharing my “road” resources and I know some amazing people from my time in Alaska. I’m happy to help!
Here’s to one life. Do it while you can…:)
Fred O'Connor
March 29, 2012 at 8:03 pmNice to meet you Diane and thank you for your thoughtful comments. My wife and son both enjoyed them. I wish you a nice stay in Chicago and that you continue to have many fun adventures. Kind regards, Fred
Diane
March 30, 2012 at 11:39 amHi Fred! Glad you visited here and I am so glad to help. I really do believe that travel and trying out lots of different things before you make big life decisions is so incredibly important! I am always here for thoughts, advice, and resources if you need them. I wish your son the best and so happy to have met you!
Diane 🙂