It’s been a few weeks already since I moved out to British Columbia for the summer. I’m in the most beautiful valley and living in Fairmont Hot Springs. My parents have a trailer lot out here in a campground for the summer season so that’s my new home. Beautiful place considering I open the door of my little cabin room and to one side see the mountains and the other the hoodoos. It’s crazy to think I used to come out here camping all over and golfing as a kid and never thought it would be my home for 5 months. The campground is so peaceful during the week with mostly the people coming out on the weekend. I’m sitting outside on the sunny deck listening to the hummingbirds fight over the feeder. In the afternoons even better enjoying a beer. There is an unbelievable amount of micro breweries out here and I’m determined to try all the different beer this summer. I might not have that much time though considering I am working two different jobs out here to save the cash for my next adventure in the fall or winter. Serving at restaurants is the easiest way to make money and honestly I just love it because you have so many interesting conversations with so many strangers. It can make for some really awesome days.

I know serving is not much of a career being 28 and all but I’ve decided it’s the best way right now to finally fulfill my dream of traveling all over and I’m ok with that. Life’s not about what careers people have or weather they have a car, a house or some fancy piece of paper hanging on the wall to say they have read a textbook and passed an exam. I used to think I needed all of this to be happy but the last year  I’ve realized this is not true at all. Life is more about being happy with what you are doing at the time and still living at least comfortable no matter where you are. I’d rather have more life experiences and learn everyday something new about a different place, person or thing. That’s what makes me happy. The excitement from that one little conversation with a stranger, the feeling of being on top of a volcano, underground in a cave or honestly just enjoying nature at it’s best. One of the reasons that I’ve become even more happy not having anything really to my name except a car is seeing all the children in low poverty communities so happy with not even a toy to play with but the free will to just run around and laugh.They live with just the really basic needs and they are still have huge smiles. What does that tell all of us living in a pretty good life in North America?Try to be happy with what you have is all I can say. The unknown is the best way to be happy because you never know what is next and it’s the most amazing feeling in the world. 

Who knew I’d end up here for now meeting new people everyday and just enjoying life. Although I do miss baseball so very much I’m trying new things everyday or becoming better at golf. Taking up yoga is probably one of the best things a person can do as well. Learning more about life everyday. In a few months I’ll be on to something new and exciting again. It will be never ending for me in my life. I’m going to get the best of my life I have and hope more people can as well.

Oh I must add I love nature so much but I am scared of my pet black bear that pays a visit to me every few nights….:( 

Whoever reads this today, try to think of one thing you really want to do with your life and make a plan today to actually accomplish it. The result will be worth it.