It would really be the pits to just spend all our time waiting to be back home, especially since there's nothing to do about that, I'm told. Good on you for finding what worked. Sounds like you had a good mentor.

Personally, I kind of like the whole battling thing. I just haven't decided if I like it enough to go to all those gyms. Plus, I'm traveling with someone. Can't just be doing what works for me, you know?