How do I start...

May, 22^nd 2014

I grew up in a small town in central Nebraska.  I grew up feeling like a city boy, that is, comparing myself to the kids who lived on farms in the area.  I learned to pride myself as having lived on the outskirts of town.  Our house was on the edge of a corn field and just beyond that field was wide open pasture land – an incredible park to explore and play in. 

Maybe it was growing up in Ord that made me all the more curious of the  ‘outside’ unknown world.   Ord is a small town where everyone knows everyone and we were not used to seeing people we didn’t know.   Out of town cars and people stuck out like sore thumbs.  I remember one summer my friend and I made it a point to get out of Ord and drive to other small towns in the area.  They all had their own unique feel or vibe.  Every town was different and made you feel different which also made you think a little different.    

During my second year of college I was ready to move somewhere entirely different.  I wanted to study abroad in Ireland, but I forced myself to stick it out for the remainder. 

After graduation I went on the internet in search of a VW camper van.  I wanted to roll into Los Angeles and feel that city out.  The search led me to a class C RV sold by a car dealer in San Antonio, Texas.  My dad fronted me some money for the purchase and within a month I was saying goodbye to ma and pa in the airport. 

It was tough, but it was an incredible adventure.  I was able to get jobs and quickly paid off my school loans and proudly paid my dad back for the RV at the same time giving all the glory to God.  Once I was debt free – nothing could stop me from… well… anything!

I did end up in a romantic relationship for a few years.  I tried to avoid getting attached after a long relationship in high school but somehow after about nine years of avoidance I got attached again.  We ended up realizing that we didn’t want the same things, she was ready to settle down and I wasn’t and I’m still not.

I don’t know why I started this post this way.  For some reason this trip has got me thinking about a lot of things -- but what’s new!  I would like to try and explain where I am and what I am experiencing but I don’t know if it is possible.  Also, I can not think of a good reason to share my heart on this website for all the world to see.  I haven’t even posted this yet so in reality it is only on my computer for me to see and I can always go back and edit things out.  But what for?  These are the thoughts I am having in my information filled brain right now. 

My brother just brought me a 6 to 7 inch live scorpion.