Dear friends, I hope this help explains where I've been over the past little while:
"I made a big decision a little while ago.
I don’t remember what it was, which prob’ly goes to show
That many times a simple choice can prove to be essential
Even though it often might appear inconsequential.
I must have been distracted when I left my home because
Left or right I’m sure I went.(I wonder which it was!)
Anyway, I never veered: I walked in that direction
Utterly absorbed it seems, in quiet introspection.
For no reason I can think of, I’ve wandered far astray.
And that is how I got to where I find myself today."
-Bill Waterson
Although I know I've quoted this poem before, I still feel that it hold significance. I've been lost in introspection, as it were. Once upon a time I had be been planning to go to Brazil to experience the world cup. Once upon a time I though t that I would leave Tucson after one AmeriCorps term with Bizanteen Bikes. Once upon a time I thought that Emma and I should be 'just friends'. But here I am. I've made some big decisions; even if I dont know what they all are! I'm still here in Tucson. I've now done two AmeriCorps terms with Bizanteen Bikes and found a love for working with youth that I never knew existed. I'm going North from Colombia to visit family instead of heading South to watch soccer. And on top of all of that, I now have the pleasure of sharing so much more than just my friendship with the wonderful Emma Stahl-Wert. As my friend and support Emma has been a big part of my life. As my Tucson social 'in' Emma has been a big part of my life. And now, as my girlfriend and travel buddy Emma is a bigger part of my life than ever before!
And so all that to say:
I've made some big decisions.
And that's whats come of them.
Some I can list and some I can not,
But one thing I do know is, I like what I've got:
Emma and I, we're explorers, we're bold!
'Intrepid', even, (at least that's what I'm told.)
-Tyler
From here on out, GroffsdaleRoad is going to enter a time of hibernation. All and any questions comments and concerns can be answered by following us on the newly published ExplorersAreWe.wordpress.com
