Well, I don’t know how to say this, but something in me just kind of snapped.  I’m sick and tired of feeling helpless, of not being able to get my voice out to the people who can make a difference.  So, I’ve decided to take things directly to Washington.  I’m gathering donations and selling what things I can to get up to D.C. as soon as possible to talk to as many people in congress as possible, and maybe even the President.I’m not anyone special.  I don’t have a corporate agenda or non-profit I’m lobbying for.  I’m just someone who has spent a lot of time listening to a lot of people who have gotten a raw deal, with solutions to their problems that are easier to fix if we’d just make a little effort early.  It’s these small things we see every day and don’t do anything about that are killing us slowly, and I feel like I could scream sometimes, because it’s so insane that we can’t just get out there and do what we can.

So, with that in mind, I’m going to do what I can.  As soon as I have enough money to get to D.C., I’m going to drop EVERYTHING and make my way to the Capitol building and find me the nearest ear of the nearest congressman, senator, cabinet member, page or even the President to make these people heard.  If you feel like donating, I’ve set up a paypal account through which all funds for this are going to flow.  Once it’s over with, I’ll offer up a full accounting of every penny spent, so you know this isn’t just some scam or weirdo thing.  I’ll live cheaply while I’m doing this– I’ve dumpster dove and I shop at salvage stores and thrift shops, I’m not the kind of person to waste other people’s money.  I’m packing canned food and ramen to eat, I’ve got hotel points donated from a friend for the place to stay, I just need gas money, bus fare or plane tickets to get up there.

If you’re with me, click this link, and please donate anything that you feel like you can:  Donate

Right now, I’ve got $3.58 in the account that I’ve ponied up for myself.  I’m scraping pennies and dimes off the floor as you read this to get the change together to continue this.  I’m thinking I need about $500 or so to make the trip.  So, that’s about $3.58 down, and about $496.42 left.  Every bit will help, just a dollar or two, from a couple hundred people can make this happen.  It’s a crazy dream, maybe, but wouldn’t it be kind of cool if it works?