Red and I wanted both wanted to roadtrip across America for a number of years. I think its a dream that a lot of Americans share, but few are able to do. That's not to bolster our own egos for foregoing our doubts; we've indeed had our doubts. I should say "have our doubts"--the trip hasn't happened yet!
Once we both realized that we shared that same desire to tour our nation, we just had to wait for the right window of time to let it become a reality. With Ryan just graduating days ago and not starting his first day of work until the beginning of October, he's got plenty of room to move. Not to mention his first day of work in October will on assignment as structural engineer on a major Northwest water treatment plant project. It goes without saying that he's got job security, and plenty of room for leisure in the mean time.
As for myself, I finish up my job a couple days before the trip begins. And in September when we return?...I can always find another job. As the days grow nearer to the start of the journey (and to my becoming homeless and unemployed) a certain sense of excitement grows within me. To have no commitments (other than the trip itself) over the next two months is just as exhilarating as it is stressful. I must say I’m a bit envious of Ryan’s position right now. Not to mention the fact that as we speak, he’s in Rome!
-Brown
