Traveling with my girlfriend to Savannah, GA

Over the course of 2013 many trips would be made between FL and Savannah, GA. Savannah is pretty much the half way point between Raleigh, NC and Cape Canaveral, FL so it makes the perfect meeting spot to pick up and drop off my daughter. The first trip was amazing and we ended up falling in love with this little city. We both enjoy long boarding and found that it was very skate friendly, plus you can get a drink from a bar and take it togo! Our favorite restaurant is Belford's and if you ever get a chance to go I would recommend ordering the crab cakes!

!!!NEW TOY!!! Nissan 350Z Convertible and of course I couldn't keep it stock!

For my birthday I decided to get myself a new toy. Wasn't sure exactly what type of vehicle I wanted but I was ready for something fun. Randomly got a wild idea that I wanted to go test drive a 350Z and found two at a nearby dealership. Being in the business there were a few things I was looking for, a great deal, low miles and a well maintained vehicle. The two at the local dealership where not at all what I was looking for but a quick search found a Daytona Blue convertible less than 20 miles away. It was older but only had 56K miles. When we pulled up to the dealership the vehicle was sitting right up front and I was in love. It was a surprise that it had 20" chrome wheels and they really set it off. I ended up getting it for $14K and left very happy. That same day I ordered exhaust, ram air kit and an intake plenum spacer. The car was quick before but now it's load and quick!

Got motivated at a SUCCESS Seminar by MICHAEL J. FOX!

Since 2012-2013 where years of self improvement it would only make since that I attend a seminar or two and it was so great to have met someone who wanted to attend them as much as me! The most inspiring was the SUCCESS Seminar that included such speakers as Les Brown and Michael J Fox! MJ Fox spoke of his struggles with his disease but that he made it more of mental game to stay focused and not let it bet him. He laughed and poked fun at himself but also had some very vulnerable moments on stage. Les Brown used his famous "You gotta be HUNGRY" line and really put into perspective the importance of having big goals and never giving up! After the SUCCESS Seminar we found ourselves out and about in Orlando so we decided to do the sling shot that shoots two passengers 400 feet in the air! The view was incredible and the rush was awesome, I highly recommend it. We then road go carts, played mini golf and made our way to Ice Bar. Ice Bar is a bar that is completely made of ice, including chairs, the bar and even the glasses! Lots of fun and I think this event set the tone for the year to come!

Then I met this one girl...

I was enjoying being single and not traveling away from home as much. I was actually getting to know a lot of new people and had been dating several girls when out of the blue I met this one girl. We started out as friends but eventually we settled into a nice life together! I'm adventurous and she shares that same trait so we enjoy each others company and we always stay busy! The picture on the right is from the Zombie Bike Ride during our trip to Fantasy Fest 2013 in Key West, FL and the picture above is one of the most beautiful sunrises I have ever experienced!

TIME OFF! Spending days in the sun and adventures to Seaworld!

I ended up doing a few sales throughout the year of 2012 and 2013 but not in anywhere new or anywhere too exciting. Thus I do not have very many pictures during that time. Most of my pictures where during time off with my daughter, friends and family. We spent a lot of time at Seaworld Orlando and riding around with the top down. (Since I travel so much I get a lot of free rental days and upgrades!)

3 YEARS!!!! WOW, I Can't believe I forgot about this blog!

     It's funny how things go full circle. A lot have things have happened since I started this blog over 3 years ago. I was going through a transition in my life and forgot all about this blog. Now through many changes, travels, experiences, etc... I have found myself once again interested in keeping up a  social presence.

     Over the last 3 years I have traveled many more times to new places and have made many new memories along the way. Since I have rediscovered this blog I will be going back to where I left off and try to put up 5 or so blog post each week to catch up to where I am to date...

Here's a glimpse!

More to come...

I am leaving in the morning to head back to NC from my find myself session in FL. I then head to MS for a few days and a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras might be in the works! I'll be back on the road working in the middle of Feb. I'll keep you posted!

From New Orleans, LA to Niagara Falls in 48 Hours

This was truly an awesome weekend! I wasn't working but still traveling. My friend and I decided to head to New Orleans for the day and ended up spending the night on Bourbon Street! This was my first time to NOLA so I was taking everything in, from the smells, the people, the sights, the sounds, and the all around experience! If you've never been I suggest you go at least once in your life!  We ended up leaving NOLA and had to head back up north to work so we decided to take in another great sight! We drove from New Orleans all the way to Niagara Falls, NY. This was probably in my top 5 of great experiences! I'm still looking forward to going back and this time bringing my passport!

Alliance, OH

Not much to say about Alliance, OH except that the skys were awesome and the group of guys we worked with there were stand up salesmen! But check this out!!!

A DC 4th...

One of the cool things about being in Raleigh is the location. I'm only 4 hours from DC and having spent very little time there I decided to spend the 4th of July there! I felt like I did almost everything there was to do except tour the White House. I know this is an exaggeration but I mean I was busy. Walked all over the National Mall, went to several museums, ate at some great restaurants, and took in the fireworks in our nations capital from the lawn in front of the White House. Great way to celebrate our independence!!!