Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Mission Statement

Why?
Because as a kid, I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I always daydreamed, like the book I read once, "Dreams of Victory". She always pictured herself in outsized ways, and so did I, wanting to be something more than just what I saw. wives, mothers, workers- life in Indianapolis in the 80s and 90s.
Then I did grow up, sorta. I discovered the Internet and found out that instead of scary men that were waiting to lure me into meeting into a mall with duct tape and nefarious plans, most people were like me, looking to connect with people because of what we shared in common, no matter where we were in actual life or what our circumstances were. I fell into fandom and went to fan conventions in Chicago. I ended up in a group for animatronic collectors and ended up road tripping with my sister to Orlando to meet the creator of the Rockafire Explosion, every 80's kid favorite band. (Look it up, youngins.) I went to a fan convention of a fan film based on Star Trek across the country, my first time in California. And I kinda never stopped from there.
I traveled because I had to see things for myself, and because it was an awesome experience, to get to hang out with people that got me, even if the only thing we had in common was that one thing. I carried the same philosophy when I returned home too- finding amazing things wherever I went, being open to whatever, and never turning down adventure.
I still don't know what I wanna be when I grow up, I still don't want to be boring, or 'just' anything. I want to see it all, and apparently be long-winded when I do it. Welcome.
And if you're wondering what the name means, my favorite definition I've ever found- "Wanderer".

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