Thoughts> Going out your front door is dangerous business

The die is cast, a decision is made. I just took the first step in determining my course for the next year and joined the Tribe at tribewanted.com. I opted for the Hunter-level, which most importantly entitles me to 14 nights at the Fijian island of Vorovoro. There's a lot more about the tribe and the concept on the website. I like the idea a lot - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the whole concept attracts an agreeable, fun bunch of people. Take a look and join us if you can!

So that means I'll be going to Fiji? You bet. Among many other places I've always wanted to go to. The question of 'when?' is still open, but most likely sometime next year. That also means I'm dropping the grad school application plans I still tried to uphold a couple of weeks back. I think it's natural - I've never had a real gap year, I did a degree in no time, did a full year in the army, I'm (only?) 26 and a product marketing manager at one of the world's best companies. My soul needs some space, soon. I'm betting that space may be discovered in South Africa, Tanzania, Bhutan, Japan, New Zealand, the Easter Island, Brazil, Jamaica or any place in between, close or far.

If you work with me and hear this for the first time, try not to choke on your lunch (or celebrate too much before I'm gone, either, please) - I haven't decided on the timing yet. Luckily, the STA is really close to our London office.