My name is Michael, and I don’t know who I am. I set out a while ago to fulfill my piece of the American Dream, whatever the hell that is, and went to college, got a fancy degree, got a job, and lived with my parents for 18 months. By the end of the 18 months, I realized that I was chasing something I really didn’t want. A big house, prestigious job, and plenty of money was not the thing that was going to make me happy. I decided one day that I was going to try something different. I quit my job, packed up my car, and here we are today at the beginning of my journey around the country to find out who Michael is and what he wants, likes, and needs. This blog is going to be my journal, along with my paper journal, taking who ever would like to join me on a journey of self discovery that will most likely last the rest of my life. Addiction took my life over 6 years ago, and took me to places physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually I never thought possible. Sobriety has helped me to begin my journey back to my true self, and this adventure hopefully will continue it. Along the way I hope to share my personal experience with growing up, addiction, and life in general to anyone who cares to follow. 

“Do not go where the path my lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Picture of me doin my thing