So we're in Chicago hanging out as we get ready to move to New Delhi. The guy across from me sitting next to the window at the Admirals Lounge is on the phone talking about how he had to make a last minute trip out here because his friend was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. Such a sad thing to once again realize how precious not only life is, but our relationships with the people in our lives are. So, not the best way to start this amazing trip, but guess it's another circumstance of life. Everyone has been sending me the most wonderful and inspirational messages, for recent downfalls, as well as in anticipation for this trip. I am overjoyed and humbled by all your words, but remember, you don't have to run to a foreign country to live an adventure. This trip will surely be one of the most thought-provoking, scary, and awe-inspiring trip, but only because my craziness in wanting to dive into the risk, fear, excitement, and adventure has led me to get on the plane. Maybe it's a bit masochistic, but how much splendor can you find if you're not willing to poke through the darkness? Obviously, you can all see this adventure and blog will be filled with lots of self-reflection, with no shortage of wild escapades. I hope you all find this inspiring enough to take some risks of your own and that, through my pictures, you will find beauty that you didn't think existed. "if you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything."