When I think of someone who would cycle across America, I think of a wealthy person, who is hardcore into cycling, hardcore into fitness, and who can afford to take time off work to do it. Yeah, well that's not me. I'm definitely not wealthy. I probably wouldn't even own a bike if it wasn't for this trip. Even though you can find me in the gym about 5 days a week I'm not that into fitness just weight lifting (the gym is basically a place to hang out with my friends). And I don't need to worry about taking off work because like many Americans these days, I have been laid off. So who am I?
For starters, I consider myself a pretty average 25 year old guy who has lots of dreams, talks about doing a lot of things (most of which I'll probably never do), and I still don't know what I want to do with my life. I've been through two semesters of college; one semester of graphic design and one semester of web design. But I still think I might change it to something in the film/movie area or to something revolving around cartooning/animation.
I've always had many dreams of what I want to do with my life. That makes it hard to narrow it down to one career. I've always been pretty artistic and I love being creative. For the past year or so I've been working on a few cartoon ideas that I've had. I am hoping I can make one that will eventually take off and get aired on television. Lately I have been spending a lot of time working on our Project: Live website. This has been a "learn as I go process" since I've only had one semester of web design. I've had to design and code the entire web site by myself. (I hope you like it!!) Before I designed this website I designed a little site to show some of my art work (RandallPStudios.com). On it there is a link to some of my flash animations and cartoons. Check it out!
I'm one of those guys who can't stand to sit still. I swear I have A.D.D. I can't stand to be at home longer than the time it takes to sleep and get ready to leave. I love doing any sport/activity outdoors (except fishing, I find that pretty boring) . I love going to the gym and hitting the weights, I know I mostly talk and play around there but you gotta make it fun. Snowboarding is one of my all time favorite sports, however I've had to sacrafice going this year to save for money this trip. Guess I'll have to make up for it next year. Even though I get a little chicken-ish sometimes, I love doing things that are a little on the edgy side (like this trip across America on a bicycle. What the hell am I thinking!?!?). Two years ago I got the opportunity to go skydiving , that is something I definitely recommend to everyone who has even considered doing it. It is incredible.
Since high school I've been in and out of jobs that I don't like, bringing home paychecks that barely pay my bills and driving a car that I'd rather not be seen in. I've gotten pretty comfortable with the same old boring routine I've been in for years now and I really don't like that I'm comfortable with it. I think its time for a little change.