First Stop - BRAZIL!

After over a year of experiencing the ups and downs of life in corporate America, I have decided that it is time for a change. We cannot take any time in this life for granted, and for that reason I have decided to go on a little adventure. I have named this blog Project Broken Compass because I really have no idea where I am going. But I have a video camera, a little bit of money, a lot of time, and an extreme sense of restlessness. The global economy may be in an irreversible death spiral, but when again will I have the freedom and opportunity to travel the world. I am sending in my letter of resignation, packing up my things, and heading south: first stop – Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, BRAZIL! What better way to start my trip than take part in the biggest party on the planet – and visit old friends and family from years prior. And along the way I am planning on documenting everything I see and here - really exploring the issues facing the world right now from a global angle, getting in touch with new cultures and perspectives, and hopefully sharing these experiences with you through video and prose. And, as corny as it may sound, I would love to create some lively dialogue through this blog. Hopefully I can use this outlet to keep in touch with good friends and make new ones along the way. And I would love to hear your opinions on anything I write (good or bad) and get your perspectives on any issues I might raise. And also, if you have any travel suggestions, please let me know! After Brazil I have no idea where I will end up next.