Greetings Steemians! After realizing the invasiveness of other social media sites, I have moved onto a decentralized platform and I am stoked to be among the first (let's face it, this is going to be big) on Steemit! At heart, I have always been an advocate of individual freedom, progress of humanity, and harmony with nature. The year 2017 saw some significant changes in my own life. I left a toxic relationship of many years and returned to my true values, but this time, I upped the anti. I was previously vegetarian and decided to become a vegan based on three main points; those would be seeking the goal of achieving optimal health, not participating in the senseless abuse and slaughter of innocent animals, and not participating in the industry which breeds mass animals into existence at the expense of the environment and the integrity of the economy. I am also moving towards achieving a sustainable footprint as I live out my days on this earth. I am in the mountains of Western Colorado. You might call me a jack of all trades as I can create a long list of things I can do and learn quickly, but I just like to think of myself as a 21st-century cowboy. Namastè.