I officially have a sponsor for my backpacking trip! Gramicci Clothing has decided that my rugged good looks and overall marketability is a perfect match for their brand image. That, and also because I asked them very nicely to sponsor me.

My last day at Courier Connection was Friday and it was very weird thinking that I won't be working there anymore. For the last 2 years I've worked my butt off for them and I've seen so many things change as the company grew. I also realized over the last 2 weeks just how much effect I had on the company and it's growth. It's good to look back and see that my work actually accomplished something tangible. There was no party, no hugs, just goodbye. I don't like long goodbyes anyway so I'm glad it ended like that. John and Lomax are great guys that are like mentors to me. I hope that they realize how important they were to me while I was learning about business after college.

Only 7 days till I leave, I have lots of work to do beforehand. I'm so excited though I think about the trip 24/7. I know that it's going to be one of the defining experiences of my life.