A few years have passed and I've decided to give the "new SG" a second chance....well that and I've been meeting current members/ hopefuls.

While away I've been keeping in touch with my SG-Chat Family (yes SG used to have a chat room). Had my life totally crash and burn, and in 2016 rose from the ashes a better man.

A year ago I was mentally unstable, starving, walked away from my business, was sleeping on the floor of someone's apartment, and panhandling for food and money.

I also was HOPEFUL!

I knew if I could just get back to Phoenix my life would turn around. Out of the ashes I would be reborn.

In Austin, I'd lost my dog, my car, 90% of my possessions, and my mind. I thought I had nothing left to lose. My 1,056 mi adventure showed me otherwise. I lost my doubt, bitterness, negativity, and myself.

I had given myself up to the road. And it built me back up, showed me to have a goal and never stop till you reach it. Showed me the kindness of strangers. Taught me to be grateful for what I have, and for what was given to me. Taught me that less is more; and that friends, family, and travel are most important to me.

I have no new years resolution, just a path to follow to reach my dreams.