I'M GOING TO DRIVE AROUND THE UNITED STATES

I think I have a game plan for my life... I'm going to travel around the United States! 

Often times throughout my life, my elders have implored me to travel. I'm certain you have been told the same thing. 

"You're so young, go see the world while you can!". 

I kind of have? I went on a nine day road trip from Seattle, Washington to Jacksonville, Florida back in 2020. I saw a lot on this trip. However, I didn't really get to digest much from it. I saw Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and a lot of gas stations. 

I want to go places and see what the cultures are like. Meet new people, try new things, and just see what the world has to offer. I want to do odd jobs, busk, hike, you name it. 

I have some people I know around the country. I know I am going to Idaho for a while, then after that it's all up in the air. I might go straight to Los Angeles, or Clarksville, maybe even the big apple! 

I want to figure out what to make of my life. I am going to do something awesome. Before I can execute this plan, I am going to play these last few shows I have planned on the West Coast (Tacoma (x2), Bellingham, and Vancouver BC. 

I want to see the bass pro shop pyramid, the ufo mcdonalds, and go to a ton of diy music venues! i also want to help as many people as possible. I'm thinking of turning my travels into a blog/vlog of sorts. Maybe making brief Instagram reels about some of the cool parts of my travels, as well as writing blog entries to expand on my experiences. 

I think I'll be on the road for at least four months, but maybe longer depending on how well things go. There are so many possibilities. 

The thought of growing old and regretting not trying to do the things that are on my mind burdens me. I know too many old people that never did what they wanted to do simply out of fear or rejection. Not because of finances or responsibilities, but fear alone. 

I won't lie, the thought of no stable home or income does scare me. But, at this point in my life, what do I have to lose? Not really anything. I have no spouse, job, or responsibility to anything or anyone. I can just... leave and it doesn't matter. So, why not?! I can find odd jobs via Craigslist or Trusted Herd. 

Anyway, all these thoughts just to say that I want to live, I want to travel, I want to see the world. I want to be a good person. I want to help people and I want to do what I can to better myself. I hope that I can be a blessing to others.