where is Ryan

So, first things first... I'm alive and well, I'm no more crazy than usual, and my mind is made up. Now that I got that out of the way I suppose I should give an explanation to those who are going to wonder where I am and what I'm going to be doing.

Well, I am getting rid of all of my material possessions other than a few pairs of clothes, my backpack, a towel, my camel back, and various other survival or hygiene related things. I am intentionally becoming a vagrant. Now, I would find it hard to believe that those who know me well didn't somewhat expect this. I've talked about it for ages, but was always so caught up in the comforts of my placid, yet boring lifestyle that I never actually went about it. As far as what I hope to accomplish? Well, that I'm still not entirely sure of... I don't have any sort of set goal other than I'd like to see the ocean and I want to meet new people and have a bunch of interesting experiences.

That being said, I haven't yet started on my journey yet... I intended on leaving Saturday 4-24-10, however, my friend Steve invited me to go along to Eu Claire with him to meet his friends and to go to an anime convention. And upon assessing the weather Saturday I decided I would go on this trip and have a good time before I left. So I am staying up here in Eu Claire until the 1st then starting my journey. I will be keeping this blog and be checking my facebook and this blog on a semi-frequent basis to check in with people who care about my well being and/or are interested in reading about my adventures.

Now, as far as my stuff goes... I don't want it. I leave everything I own to my brother Chris, anything he doesn't want he is free to give to whomever he pleases.

Whether you think it is a good idea or not, it is something I've resolved to do. I wasn't happy living a normal life working or going to school, I never have been and those close to me know that. So I would appreciate your support, and if you don't support me maybe you will at least find it interesting to follow me.