by K.C. | Sep 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Well, that was unexpected!” I thought to myself as the rain pounded my tent. Fortunately, my good friend Brad had just lent me his sturdy tent so that I wouldn’t be using my $30 tent from a big-box retailer that shall remain nameless. Unfortunately,...
by K.C. | Sep 6, 2013 | Travel, Uncategorized
The calendar on the wall was open to December, 1967. The furniture and clothing fit the part. An old wool pea coat hanging in the weatherbeaten stairway along with other jackets and clothing. Shoes in the bedroom amidst piles of personal effects strewn everywhere....
by K.C. | Aug 24, 2013 | Travel
So here it is, two weeks in and I’m only getting my third post up! The trip has been absolutely amazing so far! I’ve seen so many amazing things, met some incredible people and was even able to spend several days with a long time friend in Salt Lake City....
by K.C. | Aug 15, 2013 | Life, Travel
“Never stop for strangers on the road!” That is often what you hear from people, and I was told that by many people before heading out on this trip… But that’s just not who I am, nor who I want to be! I was driving down the road in Nevada, and...
by K.C. | Aug 11, 2013 | Travel
Day one went just as I had planned… Well, not exactly, and that’s the whole point! The time to leave had finally arrived. I had set my departure time as noon on August 10th. As noon rolled around and I still hadn’t even packed my clothes yet, I knew...
by K.C. | Jul 10, 2013 | Life
People often do things at the urging of others. Sometimes all that they really need is a small word of encouragement and they will take a leap of faith. Sometimes, amazing things can happen! It’s extraordinary when you sit down and look at events that had to...
by K.C. | Jul 9, 2013 | Travel
“So, what’s the plan?” I was asked recently. Well, if I’ve talked to you in person, you know that this question has a very long answer, so in short, it is as follows: The plan is that I will be traveling the U.S. by myself, sticking primarily...
by K.C. | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was tired of the daily grind. I was tired of the disconnection from community that I felt. I was tired of working 50 weeks per year, with only 2 weeks for vacation, yet upon return from vacation having to work extra hours before and after to make up the missed two...