Who me

My name is Jamie Bandos and these are my tales-my search-my way of life that I can not resist to live to the fullest.  I am here to tell you my stories of travels from both close and far.  Not only do I love to write, but I hope to offer you some assistance with your future travels.  My assistance may be brought to you via links to other great sites, info regarding travel dilemmas, or my favorite- inspiration.  Many great tales have already passed as my passport lay with stamps and creases, but there are definitely more to come with each new day.  This is a lifestyle that I have invested in or has invested it’s identity into me.  I can not explain the passion that I have for the movement; it is one that captivates me and scares me all in the same.  It is “THE” roller coaster ride that at it’s peak; I begin to lose it, gain it, and find out who I truly am.  The journey shows me a way into a fuller understanding of all my desires.  I will not look back upon my moments in life and dream of them as lost stories in night-time fairy tales, or Kodak moments that crinkle in my age-old wrinkling finger tips.  I will be enriched and realize that they are the life that runs through my veins and beats with will in my heart.  I will smile whole heartedly knowing that with every deep breath a new moment is occurring in front of me – to seek and to live.

Consistently I will be updating my site in order to bring you fresh tales to enjoy.  As all great shows start: sit back, relax, grab some popcorn, and enjoy.  Here is where you begin to hear my mind:

“My head is cupped in my hands as I scan my bedroom with a quirky smile.  I am not intrigued with walls covered in memorable pictures from my past, a corner nightstand lingering with nic nacs, or vibrant green plants that would give evidence of longevity in a home.  I am amused with my travel trampled pack laid out in the corner with a checklist near, large brown boxes sealed with packing tape ready for departure to yet another storage unit, and a disheveled bed in the center of the room that I lay my dreams to rest upon for at least another week.  The doors of opportunity have opened in front of me once again, and who am I to disregard another adventure.” (June 28th 2011)

I will shorten a poem that has stood bold in my mind for many years, and will always ring loud as I stand with a decision before me.

“I shall be telling this with a sigh; Somewhere ages and ages hence; Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” The Road Not Taken; Robert Frost 1916

To all of those that know me: Here’s to LIVING THE DREAM