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Physical State of Matt #3: IDAHO
My third state up was Idaho. Why Idaho next? Rather than continue down the west coast, I wanted to save California for the end of the...


Emotional State of Matt #3: ACCOUNTABLE
I have always been a very private person. My limited use of social media has been to get news updates and to find silly memes when I need...


Physical State of Matt #2: OREGON
Dropping just one state south, Oregon was my next stop. I moved to Portland three years ago with my ex. It was, after a combined 31 years...


Emotional State of Matt #2: CARPE DIEM
This trip, and specifically this week’s destination of Coos Bay, was inspired by two people who are no longer with us. The overall trip...


Physical State of Matt #1: WASHINGTON
I started my trip in the easiest state - the one I was already living in. Despite having lived in Vancouver, WA for six months, I hadn’t...


Emotional State of Matt #1: DISAPPOINTED
Disappointed in Myself My trip did not kick off with fireworks and confetti. Rather, with disorientation, a dopamine deficiency, and...
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