I’m venturing into the unknown, no definite plan, no road map, merely my intuition and a desire to seek out adventure. I’ll be crossing the US over the next few months on a love affair with the open road, my path shaped by visits with old friends and chance encounters on the way to the ultimate destination of Venice Beach, CA. I’m going to use this space, a Facebook photo gallery, and my Twitter account to record and share glimpses of the memories I make along the way.

I left Texas on the 30th of April and have been traveling behind enemy lines in Oklahoma for the past week. I’m rooming with James, one of my closest friends, whom I’ve known since the first week of high school. Just north of Oklahoma City in Edmond, James owns a great piece of property that reminds me of a cross between the Brady Bunch and Jumanji: the house is relatively normal, but the backyard is an absolute jungle. It’s been an adventure in itself tackling the mess with a weed-eater and hacksaw.

Getting away from normal life has been immediately satisfying. I’m focused on the things that get pushed aside by everyday chores, catching up on reading all manner of books and blogs, and am brainstorming new small business ideas. First on the agenda, however, is to secure adequate transportation for my wilderness and urban excursions. I’ll keep you posted.