Re-embracing my individuality

Civilization drives it’s victims into flocks, repressing the growth of individuality – John Muir

Just over seven months ago I returned to Colorado to be with Timmy for his birthday and a portion of his summer. Within days of returning, I found myself in a unique situation to complete some temp work to fluff the ol’ savings account a bit. I figured, “why not, I’m here anyway”. The work was suppose to last for 5 months – two months longer than my initially intended stay. As that time neared, I committed to another 3 months further extending my stay to the end of November. With the injury causing an abrupt end to the work, my commitments ended as quickly as I could tick off the checklist to get on the move again.

The best place on earth is 50 miles away from home and heading the opposite direction.

At 1pm on Thursday I became a tramp again. Civilization has had her grasp on me for so long I actually felt afraid for the first few hours. However, if you travel exactly 100 miles South & West from Longmont, Colorado following the Interstate, a person will cross the continental divide and everything is easy going – and quite literally – down hill from there.

By the end of the day I found myself well on the other side of the divide with a whole new adventure laid out ahead. I feel as if I am becoming an individual again, not just a cog in the corporate grind that is civilization.