About My Journey
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Take a look at the faces behind this sheet of paper. Every one of them has a story. A story that I am eager to share with you.
On May 10th, 2009 I set out on a cross country bicycle adventure starting in Belfast, Maine. My destination was the Washington coast and I had very little worry about what came in between. With a piqued curiosity into complex food movements, the mindset of the American Farmer and the never ending desire to see what type of obscure situations I could land myself in, I packed 70 pounds of gear on my bike and set out on my journey.
My experiences within my travels enabled me to do the one thing in which I was most dedicated to accomplish. I had a conversation with my fellow Americans. Using the power of social media I wanted to give them a platform in which they could share their stories and deliver their message to America, and that is exactly what I did. For 5 months I visited, recorded and shared long, in depth conversations with all walks of American life. From the Amish, organic, and conventional farmers, hermits in cabins, college professors, drunkards in dive bars, and just about everything in between.
I had done what most people advised me not to do. I rode a bicycle from one ocean to the other heading East to West fully loaded. I climbed over mountain passes in extreme heat, against relentless winds and in the pouring rain. I am proud to say it was the most delightful decision I had ever made.
When my journey was complete I walked away knowing that I would never have to live with regret and that we all share the ability to live out our dreams if we just learn to put our doubts and fears aside. I learned that if you hold a strong passion for anything you can uncover a plethora of knowledge by taking action and sharing what you have learned. Simply put, you can do anything you put your mind to.