In a land far, far away - but not too far; there once lived a young man named Tommy who yearned to go out into world on his own and seek adventures, find himself and his destiny.
Today was the big day to do so, It was his birthday after all.
He said a cheerful goodbye to all the people he had known his entire life, hugging them tightly and stating that he would return a complete man, trusting he would find himself along the way. Not that he was unhappy, on the contrary, he just knew deep inside that there was something yet to be discovered outside of his comfort zone.
There was a deep hunger stirring in him that needed to be fed and he knew it.
His family and friends wished him all the best the world had to offer and bestowed him with little gifts and trinkets for his journey to unknown lands and waters.
The young man sailed to places he never heard of before. Taking in the beauty of the unknown lands and seas of the world. He heard and learned many languages, ate unfamiliar and tempting foods and made new friends.
He never stayed long in one place, always eager to explore more, see more, learn more.
Tommy loved his newfound freedom and was truly happy with his decision to venture out.
Many of the things he enjoyed most were related to water. Anything that was moist captivated something inside him at a primal level.