You can't prepare for everything life's going to throw at you. And you can't avoid danger. It's there. The world is a dangerous place, and if you sit around wringing your hands about it, you'll out on all the adventure.
I lived in a world that at any moment could erupt into fire. It was the sort of knowledge that kept you on your toes.
I listen to music mostly in the evening. I've come to love what is called world music, like the Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi and the Colombian singer Marta Gomez. I also love the Irish folk singer Mary Black. Other favorites include Chet Baker, Eva Cassidy, and Billie Holiday.
I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.
In this world, it's not enough to have a fine education. You need a piece of paper to prove you got it.