Out Of The Wild: An Alaskan's Adventure To Find America

My name is John. I was born and raised in Alaska. I have been hearing how the American Dream is no longer possible for my generation; how the pursuit of a college education will leave my peers and me in crippling debt; and America is no longer the beacon of hope it once was. Too many of my generation believe what they are hearing. I am not going to surrender to such news.

I believe what made America great in the past can make it great again. I know many small business owners that are living their American Dream right now. I have heard these people talk about their dreams. They work harder than anyone I know every minute of every day. These are dreamers that act on their dreams. I want to chase my dream in the same way. My personal motto is, “Risk much, forgive much, and gain much”. I want to pursue a career in film. I want to chase my dream too.

I need to see more of this country to better understand my homeland. I want to meet the people who make this country work. Upon graduation from high school I am riding my bicycle 6,000 miles from Kodiak, Alaska to Key West, Florida to find my America. I am not going on this tour just to ride my bike. My plan is to document the people I meet that have put their dreams to work. I will interview them in their environment and interview the people they serve.

Using my bicycle, a tent, and a camera I will tell this story in a documentary I call “Finding My America”. I will begin in my hometown of Kodiak, Alaska on May 22, 2012. I am partnering with small businesses that will sponsor this trip. I am working with many Subway restaurant owners who are sponsoring me in exchange for a commercial I will make and post on the Internet.

When my trip is complete, I want to share what I learn with everyone. Look for the finished documentary in the late fall of 2012. The blog will serve as a behind the scenes update to chronicle my grand adventure. I am accepting financial support from anyone interested in inspiring my generation to embrace the hard work of bringing America back to a new era of greatness. I hope to tell the stories of the real American dream. I hope to raise enough money to pay for college without student loans. Help me tell this American story. Together we can be the difference.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rumble Bumps and WiFI

I had a little trouble with the rumble bumps on the shoulder of the road.  I managed to get two flats on the last 20 miles of my ride to Soldotna.  So much for the kevlar in my tires.  I performed my first roadside repairs.  I have much to learn and many miles to learn them.

I have many videos to share.  I was up very late last night trying to upload.  The wifi is good but many people are using it.  Uploading is going far slower than I thought.  Funny to think I had better connectivity  in Kodiak in Homer.

I was greeted by many people last night.  It was overwhelming to be faced with unexpected repairs, a backlog of posting projects and the need to be social.  I am tired yet still excited.

Please be patient uploading in progress.  Videos will be posted soon.

Posted by at 7:42 AM

2 comments:

localbikeauction said...

Hi John,

I think that is so cool that you are riding your bike all that way. I'm sure you'll have all kinds of experiences that will change your life. I look forward to seeing the film once you have it ready.

Robert
Tampa, FL

May 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM
kodiakbiker said...

Thanks man!

May 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM

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