Trajectory

I am having a hard time settling into a day-to-day lifestyle. Why should any day be the same when we are promised so few? Lately I have been reaching out to find and experience all things new, trying to look out for my consumption as I am trying to be more environmentally conscious, and I have had this intensifying itch to go out into the world. Seeking new work experiences, new destinations, new experiences of any kind, in this year alone I have taken on many FIRSTS (ranging from Texas 2-stepping to eating homemade Crawdad jumbalaya). Meeting new people and hearing their stories of adventure have been shaping my life this year. Online I look up videos of tiny houses, extensive travel plans, backpacking classes, and more. Most of my recent book choices have involved exploration and backpacking lately too! So I am hereby saying that I will spend this next year traveling as much as I can. I have got all the time in the world to settle down, so why waste my mobile time staying put.... this summer I embark on a 3 month vacation. During this time I am going to stay relatively unplugged. My summer is meant to give me great insight into myself, bring new experiences, new memories, captivation, and pull me one step closer to becoming a cowboy! I will be working on a ranch for 3 weeks at one point this summer! I will be coming back to you all with new rocking-chair-stories and tales of old! This trip is something that I have planned for months and I am now in a dead sprint to fund (other travels this year took a toll on the pocket book). There are a number of people that I have sent my travel plans to and I will try to keep everyone updated as best I can. Wish me luck!

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