I have often wondered if I would ever get to now, the point where I would be writing down my thoughts about how my life has unfolded. I started writing and when I say writing I mean putting things down on paper. I took notes about what I was thinking when I was kid and I slowly meandered to writing poetry. I have always had a questioning mind and needed an outlet to get it out of my head. My questions never seemed to end and I knew there was more to life than what everyone else thought. I am a few weeks shy of 49 and I am sure that most people my age had a certain vision of what their life was going to be like. They had plans all laid out and or else they actually didn't and really didn't care what direction things unfolded. Unfortunately I had an idea and fell into the typical layout; married with kids and a successful job. I figured it would be a fairy tale marriage and my life would unfold according to plan; perfect and filled with joyous, happy moments. I mean really, is there any way we could have all the answers and have the perfect script. Not a chance, not even close. There are so many influences pulling and pushing us, so many experiences that shape our subconscious and influence our daily lives.

As I write my first post I think about all that has gone wrong with my life. But that is not the way to look at it; not at all. I look at all the turning points, all the little bumps that pushed me this way or that. They all have lead me to here, now, right now! The long path that started in a hospital room in a Chicago to where I am now is the bases of why I want to write and share my experiences. So from here on out I will write about certain moments in my life that have shaped me, molded me into who I am today; a single father to four amazing kids. And also a human being walking the path with an open heart, an open mind. A man trying to figure out my place and find my purpose among my fellow travelers. I have much to share and look forward to this experiment I have embarked on. I hope you enjoy!

Namaste!