I love getting my work done.But I need a break

Pierce Bolton lll Start Date: Nov 24, 2025 - End Date: Mar 23, 2026
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Volunteer Trip

My Travel Story

by: Pierce Bolton lll Start Date: Nov 24, 2025 - End Date: Mar 23, 2026
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Volunteer Trip
I've always been someone who thinks deeply about situations and pushes beyond my comfort zone. While I respect cultural boundaries, I've often surprised people from different backgrounds—those who might have had one impression of me initially, but by the end tell me I'm different from what they expected.
 
This trip to Niagara Falls holds deep personal meaning for me. I have cherished memories of visiting as a little boy with my whole family. To me, Niagara Falls was heaven on earth. Unfortunately, I'm currently dealing with debt arrears that prevent me from leaving the country to visit again. My last vacation was four years ago, and that was just within the States—before that, I hadn't taken time off since 2009.
 
As a contractor, I rarely get the opportunity to take time off. Work is life, and in some sense, I don't mind that. But having $30,000 would be life-changing. It would allow me to clear all my debt, finally take this meaningful trip, and cover other necessary expenses. This isn't just about a vacation—it's about reconnecting with a place that shaped some of my happiest childhood memories and finally giving myself the break I haven't had in years.