So...

I am slowly getting together the materials and knowledge I need to build a boat. I need to start getting together info on how to run my own business. I have my sailing books which I have been reading, little by little, but nothing beats first hand experience. So I will be gaining the bulk of my knowledge of sailing through crewing and internships when I get back to the states.

I have all kinds of ideas and thoughts on where to get my crafting supplies, so no worries there. I have a place I can get my wood from for my ship and I'm working on a more sound ship design. All I need is for a professional shipwright to look over the designs and tell me if it's doable.. or tweak the designs so they will be.

I have plenty of job opportunities in the states due to my education, experience, and connections, so I won't have too much difficulty finding a good job to fund the building of my dream. Now all I need is to get back, get started, and find myself some good, reliable nakama who want to join me in this venture. No one ever wants to go it alone.. but I will if I have to. I've always had to in the past, so I see no difference in this. I'm not afraid to be on my own.. I can take care of myself~ But it would be nice to have some nakama to share my dreams with...