some guy in lebanon

So two days ago I sort of vented on this forum to identify my growing lack of patience at the perception of the Middle East as the proverbial black hole of the planet. Let me first reiterate: New Jersey is the proverbial black hole of the universe. That is a scientific fact.

Now, I realize, 48 hours later, that I should not have been so harsh. The word of caution I received from my parents regarding what I posted was both in good faith and good advice, and I should have not have taken it with such a grain of salt. The fact is, nobody is going to show up and attack me or the folks that I live with. But my point is that if they do, I doubt it will be because of this Blog.

My message here is that I will not (sorry Dad) do much to censure myself on this Blog – I feel that it is important to not build a wall between my reporting of my time here and the facts themselves. Jordan is a dangerous place, but so is the rest of the world. At the same time, there’s very little crime here, and I haven’t refrained this much from “risky activity,” as they put it in health class in middle school, since I was 14. I’m going to the gym two hours a day, I know a lot of Jordanians, and I’m very smart about not being the softest target on the block.

All in all, I assure you I will continue to be frank in this forum, but I also am aware that there are people out there who are worried about me, and don’t need to be hearing my snide comments, nor see on this Blog anything that they might perceive as dangerous. I will do my best to be tactful, though as most of you know, that’s never been my strong suit.

With regards to my trip, see my post tomorrow. Miss everyone!
Will