A few people have asked me what I intend to do over the holidays. Being a college student, I get a very generous month off for vacation, something I’m looking very forward to. The next thirty days or so will be jam packed with traveling. First, I’ll be heading to Shanghai China, next to Brazil, then Las Vegas, and finally back home to Columbia Missouri. Whew!
Despite my busy schedule for the next month, I fully intend to keep up to par with A Boundless World. So if you feel I’m slacking, feel free to throw me and email and kick my butt into gear 
In all seriousness, expect to see more life changing articles in the upcoming weeks as well as a few surprises along the way. You’ll just have to stay tuned. 
First Stop Shanghai
On Friday, I’ll be boarding a plane to Shanghai, China. As I’ve mentioned before, my family still lives in Shanghai and this will be the first time I’ve seen my entire family all at once since I started college in August. I’ve been looking forward to returning home for a very long time.
Both my mom and dad have been in town since I’ve started school, but I have yet to see my brother and sister. Having been away from them for a good four months has really made me appreciate them more and I intend to take advantage of every moment I can to spend some quality time with them.
I’m also looking forward to seeing a few of my friends who will also be returning home to Shanghai for the holidays. Having gone to an international school for high school many of my friends dispersed to cities all over the world. I’m looking forward to catching up with some of my high school friends.
Brazil
After being in Shanghai for about 10 days, I’ll be taking a flight to Brazil celebrate New Years ( Can you say beach anyone? ) While there, I’ll be staying with a very good friend of mine who’s from Brazil. While it would be accurate to say she is my ex-girlfriend I prefer to drop the labels within the confines of our relationship. To this day we remain very close friends and I’m excited to spend a good week with her. She has taught me a lot about life and I am very appreciative of her.
This will also be my first time in Brazil so I’m looking forward to seeing the country and embracing the culture. I plan to explore the city and take many long walks throughout the countryside. While I know parts of Brazil can be dangerous, I’ll be taking measures to remain safe.
I fully anticipate my trip to Brazil to be rewarding in many ways, and I’m looking forward to spending time with my friend. I plan to take many pictures which I will be sure to post.
Conscious Growth Workshop
My last stop for my holiday travels will be in Las Vegas. To which you might ask “ You’re only 18 why are you going to Las Vegas?”
The truth is, I won’t be going to Vegas to party or gamble, but rather to attend Steve Pavlina’s Conscious Growth Workshop. For the past few years I’ve been inspired by Steve and so I wanted to take full advantage of his workshop. I also plan on going to a few shows at night with my cousin who is meeting me in Vegas.
Not only am I excited to be meeting Steve and partaking in his course, I’m also looking forward to networking with many conscious-growth-oriented individuals. With the workshop being nearly a month away, I’ve already connected with a few of the attendees. I truly believe the workshop will help push me over the edge and make 2010 one of my most memorable years yet.
Holiday Travels
Although I’ll be very busy for the next month, I know the next 30 days will provide me many growth opportunities. I feel very blessed for being able to do all the travel I’m doing as well as spend time with the family and friends that I love.
Remember to share your love and kindness to all those who need it during this holiday season.
What are you doing for the holidays? Please share in the comments below.
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Have fun, Bud, and, yes, I may send an email to keep your @ss in gear!
Awesome to see you go to Steve’s workshop. His blog is the only one I’ve read since 2005 I think. Just found your blog (I think) after hearing your interview with Srinivas Rao at the Skool of Life. Good stuff sir
Bud,
I’m jealous that you are going to Brazil. I lived there for 6 months when I was in graduate school so you are in for a great experience.
Hey Bud
It’s great that you have the opportunity to canvass the world in the next 30 days. I’d kill to be able to go to Shanghai or Brazil or even Steve’s workshop in LV… I haven’t done enough traveling in my life.
Go out and enjoy yourself, eh? Do it for me
Have a blast!
Brett
Hey Bud.
This is cool about how you detail the destinations you will be heading to. It gives us a sense of the path as well.
It sure is an around-the-world type of setup. What comes to mind about Brazil for me is that Luciano from LiteMind is there in the city of Curitiba according to his About page, in case you are around his area when there.
I know you will bring some social energy to these places as you go, because we are the same wherever we go, and so they should be looking forward to your traveling as well.
Mate, I spent a month in Shangihia back in 06, amazing place with beautiful people
Hey dude,
Wow your holiday is going to be amazing, Bud! I’ve only traveled our country and the neighboring Hungary, I really think you’re going to have an awesome time during the next few weeks!
Have a great holiday!
Zoli
Hey,
That’s an awesome itinerary. Take lots of pictures and have fun!
That’s sounds like great fun. Never been to Shanghai or Brazil. I hope you do a post on them when you get back. And let us know what you thought of Steve Pavlina’s CGW…I’m curious to see what others think.
Have lots of fun Bud!! Great to know you’ll be going to the conscious growth workshop! I’ll love to go sometime in the future. Let us know how the whole experience is like when you are back!
That sounds like an amazing holiday. Have Fun!
enjoy brasil!! the weather here is perfecttt!!! just bring alot of sunblock cus right now im purple my sun burns so bad. LOL