‘Odds and Sods’

This is just a random area of posts that have no place elsewhere on the site. Everything from old pictures to psychotic ramblings can be found in this category.

Everyone loves a good vacation there’s no doubt about that but for me, if it lasts less than 3 months then it’s just a quick getaway. I love being on the road for the long haul. You’re meeting new people every day, you can change the scenery on a whim, it’s total freedom with your only commitment being to you and your adventure. As I’ve stated, most people like a good trip but the urge to return to a life of stability and routine is that much stronger. There’s nothing wrong with this and I sometimes wish I could be like that but I’m not. I once had a co-worker tell me it took a lot of courage to give up a well paying job, sell off everything and hit the road with my only possessions being what was on my back but I disagree. The real courage comes in going to work on a daily basis, paying off that mortgage, getting the kids to soccer practice and scanning the newspaper for coupons. My desire to travel comes from a cowardly reluctance to face the music, grow up and take on real responsibility. Read the rest of this entry »