Zach's Story: The Sweet Life

I have had the great privellage of working down in Texas for 6 weeks and I have had quite the time whilst here. Sitting in the Texan heat during the worst time of the Minnesota winter may be swaying me, but I can definately see myself staying here. I could be a forever cowboy and a forever TEXAN! In Minnesota it is currently -20 degrees while I am getting a tan in 75 degree heat. During my time here I found that Texas is not at all what I thought it was..... there are hills and greenery. There aren't cowboys every where and cows are not free roaming. Granted I am in Austin, TX which stands by it's uniqueness (when compared to the rest of Texas). I am enjoying the hip side of Texas but I also appreciate the old Texas feel. You will still hear some sothern accents, see cowboy hats, and loads of boots, there are tacos and barbuque on every corner, rodeos frequently, and I could get used to the sothern hospitality. Austin itself is one of the most fit cities, and it shows. It has a...

Summer Trip! Here is a rough outline of my summer adventure proposal. I will be working as I go through WOOOF and I am hoping to bunk up with friends living in certain destinations. Blogging along the way. There is potential for people to tag along during certain stretches, if that is the case. Let me know! I will also be attempting to teach summer school while down in New Mexico with my aunt and uncle. During my time in NM I will be flying back for a volleyball tournament and gathering in MN. Buffalo Lake Days! It is an annual tradition. My trip will begin mid June and I am assuming that I will make it back around August. That is the initial plan anyways. We shall see how it all plays out. Ideally, I would like to have around 4 grand invested into this trip as a cushion. Again, we will see how this all plays out and goes.

This movie was incredible! It surpassed all of my expectations and even exceeded the reviews of my family and peers. There is so much power in this movie and the messages that it teaches will leave you speechless. Love can conquer any obstacle or circumstance. There are forces in the world that pull together and transpire/manipulate for true love. Greed is blinding and it is a deepening hole that cannot be filled and only leads a person into despair. It touches on priorities through a change of heart and that through all of the fame and glory, the only thing that really matters is ones family and those one surrounds themselves with. It is a story about leaving what is comfortable and what the world wants you to be.... to follow your true calling and your dreams. Leave the comfort of your normal life to become who you want to be and who you were destined to be. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF! Never let others make you feel lesser, that you are not important, or that you are not worth it....