Hey everyone,
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their lives. After just under 6 months, I decided a few days ago that I was finally Asia-ed out and hopped a flight home Saturday from Singapore. Not a soul knew I was coming home and I made some people VERY happy. It's weird being back, my thought process has changed, well, everything about me has changed, mostly for the better. I'm happy to see my family, friends and dogs, hang out in my local watering hole and eat some of my favorite meals. However, my first night back in a big city (Chicago) in this country reminded me of exactly why I left it in the first place and will never live here ever again.
My plans are loose right now, basically just buying a motorcycle and camping gear ASAP, hanging around for a few weeks and then hitting the open road again around mid June. I want to find the "real" America. The good, warm, hospitable America/Americans that are left out there. IMHO our cities are truly horrible places filled with people who I don't relate to anymore. There is still a good deal of this country I haven't seen the way I want to and I'm going to explore every nook and cranny I can find until the weather starts getting cold. Then I'll either ride the Pan American down to Tierre Del Fuego or fly to either New Zealand or Australia to start another summer. There's a good chance I'll be coming back to Jamroc for a short visit in early August for a friends birthday vacation. Apparently I know a little about the island...
Just wanted to pop in and say hi, let you all know that I haven't forgotten about you and this is the only forum that I am somewhat active on anymore. I have some wild stories to tell what I get the time, I've made my peace with God on several occasions and those who've heard my other stories can only imagine the shit I've gotten myself into over the last 6 months. But I'm still here living the dream and have the throttle hard to the floor!
Bless up!
John