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Nomadic Justin



So far, the start of 2020 has been a good year. I have a a lot of traveling coming in the next few weeks. I'm writing this blog entry from the Narita airport in Japan. Going forward, I plan to make videos as I travel in the coming weeks. This trip is a big deal for me. I have been wanting to travel since I was 18, but could not due to all of the surgeries I have had over the years.

Originally, I wanted to go to Europe when I was younger. I still do, at some point, but my taste as an adult is more towards the Asian cultures.

If it wasn't for this experimental drug, I would have never been able to even get on a long haul flight. 10 hours and 30 minutes is a long ass flight. Man did it suck, but I'm sure it will be well worth it.
Thanks to modern medicine and the smart people who made this drug I can start doing things I have been wanting to do.

Fuck yeah! I am overwhelmed with the possibilities of doing what I want. At the same time I feel bad for people who aren't on this medication. The reality of the situation is that it is still experimental and can do me in at any time. They don't entirely know the long term side effects of this drug.   

Taiwan



My plan is to take the high speed train around Taiwan for the next few weeks. I will probably be lost in translation... but it will be an adventure of a lifetime! I think experiencing different cultures is a good thing and it gives you more of a perspective on life.

Here are few things I have in mind for Taiwan:



After Taiwan I'm flying into Osaka Japan and spending 8 days there before meeting up with my brother in Tokyo.

I also wanted to include this in here as well for people who are on narcotics and wanna travel internationally. In some countries, you need prior approval for your medication before entering. This was the case for most places I wanted to visit. 

Unfortunately, I cannot go somewhere without my pain management medications. Those medications get me through the days. It really sucks though, because of the side effects it creates to your cognitive functions. I tend to have focus issues and my reaction times are slower. In reality, I will be on Lyrica and pain pills the rest of my life. Too many damn spine surgeries =[

As soon as I get back to the states, I have one day of recovery/resting up and then I fly to DC for a medical visit/ restage.

I think this may be a thing I end my blogs with  a inspirational quote:

"Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Brene Brown
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