Opening Volley

My life is good. Note:

1) Hilarious, trustworthy and loyal friends who are roommates.
2) Hilarious, trustworthy, and loyal girlfriend who understands me and, despite that, still manages to love me.
3) A good relationship with my mother.
4) Some kind of general direction, or something.
5) Decent grades and a passed Foreign Service Written Exam.

Needless to say, something must be done. That's why I'm leaving it all behind for three months to get wasted on tequila and cheap Corona in Mexico and then another five months in Ireland for whiskey and Guinness (and let's not forget the much-anticipated week-long EuroBrewery Tour).

Let's see what survives.