Like many, I've lead a life of detriment - tough losses, the kind that shatters your entire being. From loss of family and friend to love and dreams. However, no matter what labyrinth of hallways await nor how many doors are bolted shut, I will continue to fight for a life that I will never look back upon with regret.
You're probably wondering why I've opted to use the word 'NAKED' in my title - let's be honest, it caught your eye. The real reason is quite literal, in September 2012 I was on a mission to find my true home - a place I've never known. I thought, why not try paradise on for size? While in the El Yunque rain forest of Puerto Rico, my rental car was the victim of a local smash-and-grab robbery gang. The thieves stole everything from me, all of my money, camera equipment, passport and clothing. Basically, they stole the clothing off my back. I was forced to return to part of my remaining family and have been recovering since.
You're probably wondering why I've opted to use the word 'NAKED' in my title - let's be honest, it caught your eye. The real reason is quite literal, in September 2012 I was on a mission to find my true home - a place I've never known. I thought, why not try paradise on for size? While in the El Yunque rain forest of Puerto Rico, my rental car was the victim of a local smash-and-grab robbery gang. The thieves stole everything from me, all of my money, camera equipment, passport and clothing. Basically, they stole the clothing off my back. I was forced to return to part of my remaining family and have been recovering since.
Apologies as I have yet to introduce myself, I am Brandon Elijah Scott. I'm a travel writer/blogger and photographer with over eight years experience. For years now, I've been restless and miserable - in search of who I'm supposed to be. And utterly unsatisfied with the typical cubicle-bound, soul-sucking day job that many dreamers simply settle for. I can't be happy working the first 25-30 years of my adult life to FINALLY be able to live the life I've always dreamed of. By the time that you're 50 years old, you have sold so much of your time away for that house, with kids and that possible divorce. Fortunately for me, these things have never been part of my dream for my own life - unfortunately for me, I'm in constant search for happiness. Think of me as an explorer of truth, desire, passion and purpose.
While insurance is thankfully taking care of most of my personal losses - they do not cover my entire savings that was taken. Therefore, "Naked, hijacked and in search of home" is my plea for your aid in helping me to continue my search.
With your gracious contributions, I will return to the land of my ancestries in Europe and continue forward on my quest of life-fulfillment. My goal of $3,000 is enough to sustain my frugal way of nomadic-living for about two months. Although, it would be brilliant to reach a little higher for the sake of extending time, photography equipment, safer accommodations and inner-country travel, but I'm up for the challenge of hustling while I'm abroad.
Thank you for your precious time and heartfelt thoughts - you are giving a fractured life a chance to hope once more.
While insurance is thankfully taking care of most of my personal losses - they do not cover my entire savings that was taken. Therefore, "Naked, hijacked and in search of home" is my plea for your aid in helping me to continue my search.
With your gracious contributions, I will return to the land of my ancestries in Europe and continue forward on my quest of life-fulfillment. My goal of $3,000 is enough to sustain my frugal way of nomadic-living for about two months. Although, it would be brilliant to reach a little higher for the sake of extending time, photography equipment, safer accommodations and inner-country travel, but I'm up for the challenge of hustling while I'm abroad.
Thank you for your precious time and heartfelt thoughts - you are giving a fractured life a chance to hope once more.
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