I'm in motherfuckin' Montreaallllll. I just got in, so I have no real thoughts, other than what my colorful uber driver told me. I think I have the kind of conversational demeanor that makes older Uber drivers talk to me as if they were giving life advice to their wayward son.

Immigration gave me a good scare. It's really hard to explain why you're in Canada for non-work reasons for 46 days after you tell them you're an online freelancer. Literally the last sentence: "Hey, next time you want to become a citizen in a country, do so the right way, don't just try to stay here until you become a citizen or you'll just get deported." gives me a stamp and points me towards the airport exit, I walk to the uber pickup door smelling of gallons of sweat, gratitude, and shame.

Thing: I did Startup Weekend before I left Alaska and my team won 2nd place! There was only three of us on our team, so I'm pretty proud of it, even though we presented a business plan, instead of an actual tech idea. Also won a free ipad, so I was able to give my mom something for Christmas without feeling like an abject failure.

Other thing: I'm really afraid of clubbing. My hosts are going to take me clubbing soon and I need to not get into my super introverted shell / throw up on anyone's shoes. Anyone have any advice?