Today I headed out on a life journey. I have always been a bit nomadic and am continuously seeking knowledge and truth in who I really am. Uncertain if this decision is the right one, but are we ever truly certain any decision in life is the right one? I was nervous and excited all in one. From the moment I pulled out with my little R-Pod camper, my dog Shorty, and everything I own in storage, I could feel the freedom take ahold of me. I was breathing. I decided to drive up to Canada and check out some of that area to start my journey. Banff was where my heart was taking me for the moment. As I waited for about an hour and half at the border, I met an older gal, ironically, pulling an R-Pod as well. She rolled her window down after giving me the thumbs up (approving of my rig I imagine) and we chatted about our upcoming adventure for a bit. She was traveling with a group called “single adventures” or something similar. It is a site where you can meet up with other single travelers and go on adventures in a big group. Sounds pretty cool! My first friend along the road that added to my knowledge of travel  I eventually needed to stop at a rest area where I met this great older couple, taking their lab on her last hurrah. They told me about how their pup, Bella, is 15 and not doing well. She has bad hips and could barely walk. I watched the love and attentiveness this couple gave their adoring Bella. Pulling out a special hand made step for the van they drove so she could get out. The poor pup struggled immensely at walking, but you could tell she loved her adventure. The couple told me she would be put down in a week and they wanted her to have her last favorite drive. Broke my heart, as I know my little guy’s time is coming. The beauty shown to this dog brought tears to my eyes. Just amazing love! I decided to stay at a rest area down the road to save some money. This is where I met a guy from Sweden. He was on a huge road trip! He had already drove in a van across the Canadian side from Niagara Falls and was heading to Alaska then down through North America into South America. The stories he told were incredible. I wish him much luck on his adventures. It has been only a day and I already have seen such a thrill for life in so many people! I am convinced this is the right decision. My fear is still very real yet, I believe it stands from going against what is familiar and what the norm is, and taking a step in a different direction for a moment in time, but my heart and soul is needing a taste of peoples souls, seeking out the deeper meaning and appreciation of life. I am taking a break from a life that felt like I was suffocating, just living to work. I guess it makes sense why I chose the name “ Nomadic Soul Seeker” as my instagram name  feel free to follow me for loads of pictures and take this adventure with me! Live The Life You Love, And You Will Love The Life You Live 