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, July 19, 2012

Denver Aquarium 7-18-12

Wednesday July 18, the Sundgaards took me to the Denver Aquarium. They were fantastic hosts! A million thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Sundgaard, Griffin, Leah and Cade.
While I was with them I continued to discover equipment that was lost due to the MoPed collision, and the rainstorm the day after. I have possibly lost a ton of footage that I was using for the documentary. I am still hoping for the best. Not gonna lie, I was pretty bummed. Still am a little. But, the trip is still good and the filming will go on!
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1 comment:

Simon (webm8) said...

Hey there, hope your well. We bumped into you in one of the town parks somewhere along the TransAm. I think you were waiting for your new camera to arrive. I am part of the ACA group in the van. Hope your still having fun and enjoying the ride. Take it easy out there.

July 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM

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