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Build Your Adventure Pack

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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Why We Need Adventure Packs

My adventure Pack
My Adventure Pack

In a conversation with a friend, they mentioned that they always kept a pack of items in their vehicle, just in case there was a cause to go on an adventure that day.  It got me to thinking that each of us should create our own “Adventure Packs” for whatever each day might bring us.  There are many things that you could do every day to make your life more of an experience if you wanted to.  I figured that why not set the tone and expect something adventurous by carrying an adventure pack, just in case.  Think of all of the adventures you might be missing out on just by not having one. The pack doesn’t have to be fancy or anything, it can just be a bag with a few of the necessities an adventurer might need.   I think there are many different experiences that can qualify as adventures, here is a short list of adventures you might have.

Physical Adventures Are Good For You And Fun

physical adventure with an adventure pack
My pack is always ready.

These are the most prevalent kind of adventures, I think, the ones that take you somewhere, on a hike, or a walk, or around the bend to see what is there.  In your daily activities, you might see a road that you wanted to walk down, or even a park you wanted to visit, to see what was there.  What is stopping you? If you have an adventure pack with a bottle of water, sun screen, a light jacket, then you will be ready for this type of excursion.  The benefits of these types of activities are improved health which is good for your heart, your mind and your soul.  The difference between a thought and an experience is action, so don’t be afraid to take that action step. Make sure you keep a snack in your adventure pack so that you will always have the energy to carry out the adventure in front of you.

Social Adventures Good For Your Mind

adventure pack for fun
Adventure packs are light weight and make you smile

These are the ones that involve getting together with someone in a social situation, going for coffee or breakfast just for the sake of socialization.  Your adventure pack doesn’t even need to have much in it to carry on this type of excitement.  If you have a strong desire to connect then you really don’t need to do anything other than a little money to pay for whatever you eat.  Most often when you visit with old friends you will have revelations and memories about yourself and them that you had forgotten a long time ago. Life is a can be a long road and it is a much happier experience when you travel it with friends. So always keep a little extra cash in your adventure pack, just in case the opportunity to connect comes up.

Simple Things which are Great

There are a bunch of simple adventures that you can experience with just a little bit of energy and imagination.  On any clear night, you have access to one of the grandest adventures on earth, the night sky.  When you make the effort to get where the lights of civilization are not a factor you can view the stars and any time you do this, you can’t help but be swept up in the power and wonder of the vastness of space.  Each star billions of miles away has a story, and you are just a very small and insignificant spec to whatever story is happening there.  You can also have the same kind of adventures at any natural wonder, a river, a lake or the ocean.  You will have to travel with your adventure pack to get to these locations most likely, but keep a map in your adventure pack and you will never get lost on your journey.

Doing Something for Others

adventure pack for visiting
My pack usually has enough to share, if not we’ll make due.

Having an adventure pack handy should allow you the freedom to help someone else.  There are many people who don’t really need anything other than a visit and a kind word.  This adventure is very low-cost and will never be out of demand.  If you don’t know who needs this type of adventure from you, look around.  There are hospitals and nursing homes with people in them who would like nothing more than a friend to talk to and share their stories with.  This is why it is always important to keep a handy list of topics with you at all times.  Remember that any commonality is a conversation in and of itself.  A sport, a team, a performance or anything that you can relate to in any way can create a conversation that will pick up someone’s day.  This type of adventure is doubly good because it is good for the person you visit and it is good for you.

In the end, there is no shortage of ways that you can enjoy life more than you do right now.  If you are already filling your life with adventures, then perhaps it is time to add new people to them.  The more the merrier is a great theme to follow as you move through life.  It is true that the more people you share your life with, the richer you will feel.   So create your own adventure pack and hit the streets, life is nothing more than an adventure waiting to happen.

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Looks Like Trouble- Tagged

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I made my own adventure pack, just in case. I use it in case of danger. Click the image to learn more

by Jonathan Hilton

I thought, “This looks like trouble.” When I saw this tag game going around. I want to participate and yet I have this daily writing prompt to take care of because I am committed. When I was tagged by the illustrious DJMatticus I had no choice to respond. I don’t have time for two posts today, what am I going to do.   (Visit Matticus Kingdom HERE)

Then the trouble continued as I was tagged by the wonderful Kim of Tanquil Dreams, and since I write on every post she makes, I have no choice but to answer her questions as well. It really looked like trouble, trying to answer all of those questions.  (Kim at Tranquil Dreams HERE!)

Being flexible in my actions and as dexterous as a cat, my solution took away any trouble I had, combine the two into one grand and exciting post that will inform and entertain all that come this way today, tomorrow or next week.

The rules of this game:

  • The Rules –
  1. Post these rules.
  2. Post a photo of yourself and eleven random facts about you.
  3. Answer the questions given to you in the tagger’s post.
  4. Create eleven new questions and tag new people to answer them.
  5. Go to their blog/twitter and let them know they have been tagged.

Note*********There is a post coming later to describe my new social demographic that I created this morning, but suffice it to say, we make our own rules so I am doing what I want in the case of entertainment. I am tagging everyone in the world, everyone in the galaxy, everyone who has ever lived.  If you know my philosophy, either you will answer some questions or you will keep them to yourself. I will love you no matter what you decide to do.  Free will, baby  enjoy it!!

This was taken today, February 20, 2013
This was taken today, February 20, 2013

 

So the picture of me? I love pictures of me so I am giving you a few,  because I look different all the time depending on length of hair, facial hair at the moment or the peace within my heart. 🙂

Eleven Random Facts About Me:

  1. Until yesterday I had no idea what a hipster was.
  2. I enjoy thinking about thinking
  3. I like the color blue because of my personality
This is what I look like without a beard.
This is what I look like without a beard.
  1. Music is important to me. (see link)
  • I am a positive thinker

  • I have been best friends with the same person since kindergarten

  • I am very stubborn sometimes, apparently when others are wrong, and don’t listen to reason.

  • My uniform numbers for various sports I played in high school were, Soccer  #10, Basketball  #14 then #12 as a senior  and baseball #4.

  • There were only two things I liked about high school, sports and girls.

  • I taught high school history for 14 years, loved it for 13 hated it for one.

  • I have fought  a chicken. Read the details here. 

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    The Questions from Kim at Tranquil Dreams:

    1) Cookies or Cakes?

    Cookies, chocolate chip are my favorites.

    2) What was your first Blu-ray or DVD you ever purchased?

    No idea. I have Netflix.

    3) Whats the most inspiring book/movie you’ve ever read/seen?

    Into the Wild, I really don’t know if this is true or not, but I am thinking about that movie, it is pretty great if you haven’t seen it. Alexander Supertramp!

    4) Cats or Dogs? Or other pets?

    Dogs, they are like big (or little) people who never learn to use the toilet.

    5) What type of music do you like?

    All types at some point. I can listen to most anything.

    6) Whats your favorite Grimm’s Fairy Tales?

    Hansel and Gretel

    7) Console, Handheld, PC or Arcades?

    None of the above. Because I understand myself enough to know I would be addicted, I refrain from playing any games.

    8) Favorite flavor of chips?

    Salt and Vinegar

    9) What animal do you visit first at the zoo?

    Sea creatures of any kind, or apes, or apes fighting any type of sea creature.

    10) What food could you eat every single day?

    Chinese food

    11) Who is your favorite superhero?

    Kim of Tranquil Dreams

    Following are Matt’s Questions

    My questions for the unlucky few I just tagged:
    1) What does “inconceivable” mean to you?

    That what you are seeing can’t possibly be happening. but it really doesn’t matter because when I hear that word I think of the Princess Bride and many quotes enter my head.

    no more rhyming now, I mean it!” , “Anybody want a peanut?

    You seem a decent fellow, I hate to kill you.     You seem a decent fellow, I hate to die.

    On and on it goes!

    2) Have you ever had fun storming a castle?  If yes, please elaborate.

    No, because I was unfortunately caught without a Holocaust Cloak.
    3) Can you name the three terrors of the Fire Swamp?

    1. Bursts of fire, they make a popping sound before they ignite, easily avoided.
  • Lightning sands- must be avoided

  • R.O.U.S. – Rodents of unusual size?  I don’t think they exist.

    • 4) If you were named “Buttercup” would you keep that as a name or change it once you could legally do so?

    Yes I believe I would.
    5) Have you ever been walking around and just happened upon four white horses?

    This ironically happened to me today and I thought, there are four of us, if you count the lady. hey lady!  So it worked out wonderfully. RIP Andre the Giant
    6) If you could pick new actors to play Inigo and Fezzick, who would you pick?

    Antonio Banderas to play Inigo and The Rock to play Fezzick. He really isn’t a giant but with today’s technology it would be good. He could layeth the smacketh down on the castle.

    7) Have you ever pondered if you would make a good Dread Pirate Roberts?

    I have, in fact I have been thinking of a career change. All you have to do is never make exceptions because once you do, its nothing but work, work, work.
    8) Do you prefer your magic pills coated in chocolate or vanilla?

    Chocolate, they always go down smoother, you just have to wait 30 minutes before you go in the water.
    9) Do you have a wheelbarrow or a cloak?

    As I mentioned before no cloak so I guess that leaves a wheelbarrow to help me find the tourture chamber where the man in black is being held captive.
    10) Have you ever said “As you wish,” and really meant “I love you?”

    Not once, but I think this is a practice I am going to start.
    11) What could quite possibly be the greatest movie ever made?

    The Princess Bride could be the greatest movie ever made. Either that or A few Good Men, I only included that for Matt because it didn’t make his list. I’m difficult like that.

     

    11 new questions that anyone who feels moved by the Universe to answer are:

    1. What is a hipster?
  • Are you a hipster? (if you answer yes, you clearly aren’t, if no then maybe you are.)

  • Who is your hero?

  • Which planet do you like the best and why?

  • What president of the United States do you admire the most excluding Lincoln, Roosevelt and Washington?

  • If you were in charge of the world for a day what is the first thing you would do?

  • Describe your Mental image of the state of Maine in two sentences.

  • Are you tall or short? Explain your answer.

  • If you were a car, what kind of car would you be? Explain.

  • Why is love important to you?

  • Aren’t you glad you have answered all of these questions.

    • My tag goes to the Whole World. 

    If you are still reading way down here you are certainly dedicated and you deserve a special Kozo hug. Have a great day!!

    You don’t have to go through the whole tag thing, because I make up my own rules, but you can answer my 11 questions in the comment if you want to share your knowledge!!