Today I took a bold step towards the unknown. I informed my company that I will be their code monkey no longer. At the end of the month, when I’ve finished my current obligations, I will take my leave and begin an indeterminate period of willfull unemployment.

Beyond this move, I’m not terribly prepared. I do know that for Phase 2 of this plan, I’ll be here in NYC through August, enjoying all the things in the city I haven’t had time to enjoy while I was working.

Phase 3 is the Big One. I’ll be travelling through Central and South America for several months. For now, I don’t have much detail on Phase 3. I’m hoping to flesh it out more completely during phase 2.

The fourth and final phase of Operation: What the Hell is he Thinking!?! involves taking a car filled with all my worldly possessions and finding a new place to live. Current front-running destination is the pacific northwest, though there’s no concrete reason why.

I know what you’re thinking and the answer is: Yes, this is an impulsive and under-thought-out move. But it’s something I feel like I have to do. And I’m incredibly excited, anxious and eager for it.