Welcome…
What is this site all about? Who is “Jean-Paul” aka “JP”… (see the “About” page for more details)
This is site is (at least for now) primarily a blog about some major lifestyle, career and geographical changes I have made. More specifically, it’s about a South African guy who has moved to Taiwan after leaving a full-time academic job in his home country. Some might say this is a crazy move, but I have this motto (one of few) that might help you make sense if it:
“I don’t want to spend my whole life [simply] preparing to die comfortably!”
In addition to the blog, I hope this might also become a connection point for potential freelance work in the future (I’m exploring the idea of being a so-called “digital nomad“).
“Not all those who wander are lost…”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Riddle of Strider, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Regarding the blog:
Please feel free to read and comment on my blog, but it comes with one caveat: none of what I’m saying should be taken as a ‘how to’ guide. I’m not here to give advice, I’m simply telling my story and occasionally putting some questions out there… I’ve enjoyed reading the stories, narratives, and/or reflections others have written, that were descriptive, not prescriptive. So, that’s how I’m trying to write.
(link to the blog)
