The Beginnings of a Yes-Ma'am

In my opinion this is a great intro into what this blog is about- adventure, travel, new experiences, and what I get out of them!  This is an excerpt from my journal in 2009.  I had just come to the profound realization that I have no direction and that my new outlet would be to say Yes to opportunities, especially those involving travel...

  What have I gained from all of these travels; all of these experiences?  I can proudly say that I have achieved many life experiences, but what have I gained beyond experience?
   I'm not sure I would call it knowledge.  Maybe a knowledge of myself, and an openness to others.  Through all of these adventures, I've learned that I know nothing....and I've accepted that.
  I am working my way through this life one step at a time, and every step I come to a greater realization that I haven't a clue.
  I don't know where I'm going next, or what my purpose on earth is, or why I wander... and I'm strangely at ease with that.
  A drifter has slowly become a part of who I am, and instead of fighting it and being jealous of those with direction; I have chosen to embrace my indirection and go where the wind takes me.
  I have somehow shifted into a "yes-ma'am."  Ask me to do something and I will try it at least once.  Invite me somewhere and I will drop what I'm doing to share an experience with you.
  I think that is the point of my ventures.  I'm not only stepping out of my comfort zone for a thrill- I am gaining a new experience that I shared with someone creating a bond that's sealed in history.
  Maybe that is the point of life.  To go on these journeys, to create these bonds, and to share experiences with others.  That's what keeps us connected as human beings- sharing experiences and sharing stories.
  Who knows what I'll say yes to next, but I'm sure it will make for a great story...