Simplifying My Life

Less stuff = less worries. I am in the process of selling all my personal belongings in an effort to simplify my life. When I leave for traveling, my only possessions will be the clothes on my body and a backpack. That's all I need to be happy, really. "Things" don't really mean all that much to me. Most of the things I need can be found in the world around me or inside me (in other words, knowledge). I think the hardest things to get rid of will be my musical instruments and skateboards. But I can manage.

On the plus side, I should be able to get a little bit of cash for selling these things off. Whatever I cannot sell, I will just give away to friends or charity. Here is a list of all that I'm selling:

-digital camera
-camcorder
-bass guitar
-bass amp
-keyboard
-8-track digital recorder
-snowboard
-CD collection
-skateboards
-bike
-TV
-tent
-iPod
-all video games
-car CD player
-radar detector
-VCR
-old clothing

Washington, here I come! (maybe...)

As the days keep flyin' on by, my travel adventure grows ever closer. Actually, it looks like I may be relocating a little sooner than I thought....I will probably be moving again as soon as the school semester is over (I only have one class, but hey, I really like that class!). I have a friend living up in the state of Washington with a cabin right on the water, and an extra bedroom. The best part? FREE RENT! How can I ignore an opportunity like that? By doing that, I can save about three months rent, which would come out to around $1,500 or so. That's extra money that could be spent on traveling. I love my roommates and friends here, I love our house, and I love Santa Cruz, but I am a nomad at heart and I go where the wind blows. And that wind is blowing me even further North.

The rest of my "plans" will remain the same. I will go to Burning Man with my buddy Tyler, that is, if I can get a ticket. From there, I will get a ride down to Santa Barbara, where I will chill for a couple weeks and hang out with my good friends there before I take off for Mexico. For now, I will focus on selling all my stuff, finding some work, saving up money, and preparing for the trip. Excitement is in the air!

First Post (again...)

So after a few requests, I've decided to start up the blog again. I won't actually be hitting the road until September of this year, but I figured I could still write about my preparations for the trip. And of course, I'll still be exploring the Central/Northern Californian coast until I leave, so I'l write about that as well. OK that's all for now, because I'm extremely tired from a weekend full of fun, and a great hike earlier today. For now, adios1