As a kid growing up, I was a dreamer. I would have these dreams of running the auto parts store that my grandparents built and become a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Or getting in to local politics. Howell Twp. back then was a small town (even though its the largest town in Monmouth County, NJ). I never dreamed that I would leave Howell. Sure, I had been to other places, Florida for spring break, NYC and I still remember driving to Florida in my parents van to the Florida Keys with my cousins following us. Why did I need to leave Howell? My dreams were not that big. I just wanted to be married and have a kid or two. I don't remember the exact moment, but there was definitely an epiphany that came to me. It might have been when I was working at Pep Boys in the mid 80's or when I was working at the Headliner or Stony Pony as a bouncer. The thought of "is this it? Is this all that life has in store for me?" ...