Chasing Dreams

No one ever warned me, that chasing dreams is no easy feat. And of course for me, I always learn the hard way. I find a destination, or rather it finds me, I set my mind to it, work long hours to save up the cash, and boom, I'm there. Although towards the end of my adventures, I tend to find myself in a pit, slightly stressed by my financial crisis, when all is said and done, everything always works out anyways. And it could go either way, either it works out or it doesn't, what are you going to do about it? We may as well choose the better of the two.

After 22 long days of traveling, I have made it to my current destination, Aspen, Colorado. I set off from Orlando, Florida with two of my best friends, nearly all of my belongings and Josh's too, in a small truck. We kind of went with the flow, settling in places suitable and we knew people in most stops. I saw the seasons change from the East to West, and met many faces along the way. The scenery's and landscapes that met my eye fulfilled my dream images of America and the long hours it took to get to where I now sit, were all worth the hassle. I spent about 19 days on the road, one morning on a plane, and three bus rides to get to this small mountain town.

I am beginning a new phase in my life, as I like to say, peeling the pages of a new chapter. I don't know many people here and I've never lived outside of Florida, but I have a strong feeling in my heart that I'll do just fine. And as any human does, I do have my doubts about life, but I always try to put em' on the back burner. I spent all day contemplating loneliness, and although this is the first day that I've been completely alone, I didn't really feel that way.

I rode my friends bike around town and popped into, Two Old Hippies music store. I played a couple guitars and one of the employees befriended me. As timing played out, a couple hours later he picked me up and we hung out for the whole night. I love going along with strangers only to become friends. My first night in Aspen was not so lonesome after all. This was God's way of telling me, everything is going to work out Steph, everything is gonna be alright.

Needless to say, I won't ever stop chasing my dreams, I've had this vision for countless years and to have made a cross country dream trip I call 'The Great American Adventure', which inevitably led me to my dream life in Aspen is beyond me. I suppose I should really sulk in the moments I've made and truly appreciate the last few weeks. It's been such an adventure.

So, people, don't get too comfortable, let go of security, talk to people who are different than you, get yourself out into the world, it's waiting for you. In a song I wrote a few years ago..."Chasing dreams, so it seems, I'm going places."