First and foremost, I'm an optimist.

When my car breaks down on the side of the interstate, I get out with my buddy and start dancing. True story. See below.

Simply put, I like seeing the bright side.

Here’s my credo. I believe most people are good people. I believe every tough outcome has a silver-lined benefit. I believe in finding wonder everywhere. I haven’t seen it all, and I never will. So until I do, I’ll practice a love for learning, an attitude of gratitude, and a desire to experience everything as if it’s my first time. 

Does that make me Naive? An idealist? Am I expecting too much? Maybe. But darn it, I like it that way. 

In a way, I consider myself a tourist in life: never cynical of the crowds or over all the trappings. Always stopping to smell the flowers, ready to learn more, down to try new things, and excited for the road trip, come what may!