Introduction:
I created this lens as a supplement to my blog, myamericanjourney.com.
During the course of the next two years, I will drive from Alaska to Argentina. I will meet many new people, as well as connecting with old friends and acquaintances.
While traveling, I will learn as much as possible about local cultures, regional economics, and social conditions. I will study the role of politics in determining living conditions and economic prosperity. I believe that the rising generation has an important role to play in shaping the world's future, and I intend to identify what that role will be.
Photos
This is just a sample of some of the photos I've taken on my trip. If you would like to see more of them, please visit my Flickr page found in "Resources" links.
Hyder, AK
Stewart, BC
Hempfest '06 - Seattle, WA
Jesuit Chapel - Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Gas Works Park - Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Napa Valley, CA
Helicopter Ride, Bell II Lodge, British Columbia
Updates...
Right now I'm in Rapid City, South Dakota. I've decided to stay here for a few weeks to work on posts and videos.-Thursday, December 21st - I'm home in California visiting my family. It's great! There's also another Bell II installment on the page. Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season!
Writing
- MyAmericanJourney.com
- I created this website as a method to raise awareness regarding extreme poverty issues around the globe. The website is a blog (web log), which consists primarily of photographs and commentary regarding economics, demographics, and social issues. The overall objective is to generate dialogue and action by sharing images of people from all walks of life.
- How To End Extreme Poverty By 2025
- An article I wrote for The Catalyst magazine in Salt Lake City, UT.
Things That I Recommend
The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time
Amazon Price: $11.05 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens
Amazon Price: $1,299.66 (as of 07/06/2009)
Apple MacBook MA700LL/A 13.3" Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) - White
Amazon Price: $1,899.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Important Websites
- The ONE Campaign
- The campaign fighting to make poverty history, by encouraging our government to dedicate more money to global relief.
- Millennium Promise
- Millennium Promise's mission is to end extreme poverty by 2025. In support of this goal, Millennium Promise's unique focus is to build coordinated action and collaborations among individuals, governments, corporations and non-governmental organizations to address the root causes and symptoms of extreme poverty.
- Information About Jeffrey Sachs
- Director of the Columbia Earth Institute and author of, "The End of Poverty."
Resources
- My Flickr Photos
- Not all of the pictures that I upload end up on my blog, so check out my Flickr page to see them all.
- My YouTube Page
- Videos from my trip.
- My Myspace Page
- How I keep track of my social network.
What Amazon Recommends
The Last Child
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/06/2009)
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
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The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive
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Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
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