Life is Beutiful

I know most don't understand why I chose to do what I am doing, and that is ok. Some of us are happy and content living in the predictable day to day grind, toiling away at life, knowing exactly what to expect, being comfortable in complaintancy and feeling safe with doing all they can do provide what they think they need in life. I am not like that, I never have been, and I never will be.

I got a ride today from a driver who was in his day an old hippie from the 60's and 70's. Real cool dude, had a great conversation from Little Rock to Dallas about all sorts of things. Got to the truc stop near Dallas, and smoked a doob. What a great way to end a day!

To watch a beautiful golden sun sink below the horizon, painting everything in it's path a brilliant gold of which the metal could never reach it's splendor. Brings on a wonderful peaceful feeling, melting into my mellow mind, showing me how wonderful life is and how peace is still in the world of you know how to see it.

You don't have to hunt for goodness, for love, and peace, be open to it, embrace it, and it will surely find you and give you the biggest embrace of warmth and happiness.

I don't yet know what direction my life is going, I really don't want to know, I am happy and content in knowing that it is going in a direction, and knowing that there is no bad or wrong direction. Life provides what you need, it provides the answers, all you need to do is just go along with the flow, and know, and trust in your heart that all is well, all is right, and all works out.

I should be in San Antonio by tomorrow, where I will meet up with my friend, maybe get a job for a while, maybe jump back in a truck, maybe not, but one thing is for sure, I will write about it!

Gettin' Around

Well I got picked up by a truck driver in PA, been hanging out with him for the last 2 weeks. Right now my ultimate goal is Texas, but I have been all around. Been helping him out with driving and doing what truck drivers do, and exchange I have had a warm place to sleep, food, and cigarettes, not a bad arrangement!

When I get a little bit longer time I will sit down and give a much more detailed update.

Gettin' Around

In Memphis right now, will be in Louisana tomorrow. Things are going great! Wish I had more time to give more details, but my time is limited right now. I will give a more detailed report once I have time to really sit down and write it up.

My current goal is to get to Texas, but I am not in a big rush, should be there in a few days.

Zero Hour

Looks like the time has come to hit the road. I haven't gotten any of the extra resources I was hoping to get, but oh well. Not to mention I was supposed to get a ride to the near by truck stop, but that didn't happen so now I have to hitch from this small town.

I will keep posted and give everyone an update once I get a chance!

Delayed by the Snow

My departure has been delayed by the snow, we are getting a descent blizzard. Just wanted to give that update! I will post and let everyone know when I do get started, probably in a day or two.

It's been a while.. Again... and Again!

I haven't posted anything new here in ages. Suffice it to say many a loads have been done since my last post, as well as a company change, being off the road, and now getting back on the road... only this time without the truck!

Circumstances in my life have lead me to do something new and different, I am going to go hitching! Yeah that's right, Hitchhiking! Not sure what to expect, but I surmise adventure, ups, downs, and a lot of learning about myself along the way.

I have no real destination set... at least not yet, though I do have a few places to stop in mind. Obviously leading a life of hitchhiking is quite the departure from any life of luxury, but then again I am not that materialistic. I do firmly believe in a simple life, even though I love technology, but I think the two can coincide.

I look back at the life of the hippies, and gypsies, and my own life of traveling the country in a rig, and to me no life is better then one where you are always somewhere new, and experiencing something different. I know many people are calling me crazy, or stupid, or suicidal, but I don't see it that way. I see this country as a beautiful place, full of wonderful and amazing people. I haven't lived in the box for a long time, and I don't plan to start doing so any time soon.

I am starting off on a shoestring, or lack thereof, I have $0, not even a penny... well on second look at my bag I do have my 2 cents! I am rather lacking in some seriously needed equipment, such as a good winter coat, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, a small and light tent, etc. Hopefully I will be able to procure these things quickly along the way, it's cold here in PA!

I will be starting my Journey today in Bloomsburg, PA, at the Travel Centers of America truck stop. With the snow storm coming in, I will probably get stuck there for a day or two, but maybe I will get lucky and find a way out rather quick. From there I am going to try to head west, or south. My first goal in mind is Indiana, to see a buddy of mine.

Keep an eye, I will post as often as I can here to the blog to keep everyone up to date! For right now I do not have a camera, so pictures will have to wait.