Life Engaged: One Mans Journey of the Absurd

I quit my Psych Nursing position after five days in Tampa, and drove to a rest stop outside of Asheville where I lived for a week while waiting to interview for a wilderness therapy guide position. After one week I found Bon Paul and Sharky's Hostel.

I've lived at the hostel now since May 24th, three months today. At first I was renting a room in their mixed bunk dorm, currently I live in a tent in the backyard. It's wonderful.

When I first showed up to the Hostel I met Jeremy, the manager. We're best buddies now. He has a Masters in Fine Art, is a fellow Unitarian, and likes PBR. Also his mustache grows very fast.

In the last three months I've met probably over three hundred travelers. All were cordial, some were boring, others were eccentric to say the least, and a few are good friends now. I feel at home here; for now. Here are some pictures of my apartment, Jeremy, and some of my favorite guests. Also a video of our most eccentric and coolest musician to pass through, Doz Roberts.