#1 The Genesis of Erbe Unpacked: Why I Started Writing Here

Ever felt like your life needed a dedicated 'unpacking' session? 

That's precisely how Erbe Unpacked: Adventures, Insights & Amusement was born—out of a glorious mess of adventures, unexpected insights, and enough amusement to fill a small circus tent.

For years, my brain has been a bustling bazaar of ideas, observations, and travel stories, all jumbled together like a carry-on bag packed for a month-long trip with only a weekend's notice. But it wasn't just thoughts accumulating; it was also a vast, unseen library of photos, gigabytes of moments captured on various devices, just wasting away on hard drives, never seeing the light of day. Fro the unexpected detours of my daily life to stumbling upon profound lessons in the most unlikely places, life has consistently presented me with moments that just begged to be, well, unpacked.

The adventure of starting this blog truly began not on a mountain peak, but over a lukewarm cup of tea, contemplating the sheer volume of "aha!" moments and laugh-out-loud mishaps I'd accumulated, along with that ever-growing digital mountain of memories. I realized these weren't just personal anecdotes or buried visuals; they were nuggets of insight and sources of genuine amusement that might resonate with others. 

What if I could share the quirky wisdom gained from a missed flight, the quiet joy of a sunset walk (and the photos to prove it!), or the ridiculousness of trying to be a TIKTOK star during the pandemic?

So, "Erbe Unpacked" will be my digital suitcase, a space to meticulously, and often humorously, lay out these experiences. Here, you'll find tales of my (mis)adventures exploring both local wonders and far-flung destinations, deep dives into the "why" behind everyday quirks, and certainly no shortage of amusement from life's wonderfully absurd moments. And yes, you can finally expect to see some of those long-hidden photos that truly bring these stories to life. 

My hope is that by sharing my own unpacking process, you might find a bit of inspiration for your own adventures, a fresh perspective on life's little mysteries, and perhaps, a good chuckle along the way.

I'm incredibly excited to embark on this new adventure with you. What does "unpacking" mean to you? What kind of adventures, insights, or amusement are you hoping to find here? Let me know in the comments below!

PHOTO TO FOLLOW ( that, if I finally find something that captures the essence of this first blog )