Ride The Highway West

A documentation of my road trip from Connecticut to California, and the three months I will spend living in Manhattan Beach.

The Point of No Return.

I have officially resigned from my job. I handed in a resignation letter and everything. Like a real adult! I feel like a weight has been lifted. I’m free.

76 days.

Made up my mind to make a new start, Going To California with an aching in my heart.

On June 1st I will be permanently leaving my full-time job to drive across America with one of my best friends to live in California for the summer. A few things that must be noted: I have never lived away from home. Ever. I am 23. I have also never been to California. I’m just assuming that I will like it there based off my friend’s opinions and the general opinion on the East Coast that the West Coast is this magical place where dreams come true. That’s not really what people think, but it’s something pretty similar to that. Either your dreams come true or your dreams are shattered. Either way, dreams are involved and that’s all that matters to me. And getting away from Connecticut. Please don’t be offended, homeland, I just really need a change of scenery. 

I will be posting interesting things such as photos, hilarious anecdotes, and my thoughts and feelings on the trip itself. I am not a writer, so please don’t judge. I just want to remember as much of this experience as I possibly can.

Actual departure date is Wednesday, June 6th. Let the countdown begin.