We are experience chasers — spectators — who believe everything is happening somewhere other than where we are. Porn, television, celebrity, sports — we are watching other people live life while we project our selves on to these people. We live vicariously through them. Because…
People keep asking me why I’m doing this trip. My usual reaction is, “What else am I going to do?” Truth is I could rationalize a hundred different reasons why I’m going to kayak the Ohio and Mississippi. I have the youth, few responsibilities, financially…
The following is a story from a bike trip I took in 2011 from Charlottesville, VA to Clearwater Beach, FL. I typed this out at a Pizza Hut the day after it happened on my Blackberry, so forgive any shorthand/text lingo. I’m camping out behind…
I’m sure I will bring up some recurring themes on this site. The first and probably most influential idea is existentialism. So, what is existentialism? Depends on who you ask really. I like how Carlos Castaneda said it in an interview with Psychology Today: Existentialism…
After doing enough research I’ve decided my biggest concern will be weather. I can prepare for many scenarios that may arise, however I cannot control the weather. My original intention was to leave in April/May and take my sweet time cruising before it gets too…