I lost. I wouldn’t wish politics on my worst enemy. The power of social media is no match for politicians deep pockets. I spent around $2k of my own money (didn‘t except campaign contributions because I would‘ve felt guilty if I lost), they spent approx. $50k with all those mailings and robo-calls. I was worried they could buy the election, and I was worried that seniors would vote based on political party and not for who can help their community the most. I literally had seniors tell me they would vote for Hitler if Hitler was Republican. I had a million times more social media and twice as many yard signs as them. But I was no match for their money. If you were lucky enough to get one of my Vote Insco signs then you may keep it as a souvenir, throw it away, or I’ll give you an address to drop it off at. I was told when you run for office you lose 30 lbs. or your spouse. I somehow lost 15lbs but I honestly think I lost the election October 5th when my girlfriend left. The election was the most important thing in my life and she got unfairly neglected. I carried on for the greater good of my community, but I was destroyed on the inside. Sorry, I am only human. All things considered, I gave it my all. I fought for your voices. I fought to give you all a better quality of life. Sticking up for what they did to the kids is what got me in this race. I loved every second of my 17 years as a camp counselor. Not to sound self-righteous but I wouldn’t change a single selfless thing I’ve done for our community over the last 2 decades. Colerain has been my home since the day I was born. I am enormously proud to be from here. I want to thank all of you, from the compassionate parochial parents who supported the public schools that helped give people like me opportunities that I wish everyone else would get, to our townships TRUE HERO‘s- Our Police, Fire, & EMS. Everyone’s asking me about my state of mind. Knowing I could’ve helped 60,000 people in my hometown was the most inspired I’ve ever felt. Knowing 60,000 lives won’t be touched is devastating. But I still think I am the luckiest guy in the world. I absolutely love each and every one of you. I have the best friends, family, and even fans in the world. Despite this sense of loss I really feel this should be a proud and happy moment. If you’re reading this, you are alive, you have dreams, and you have a bright future. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR? I literally get to live my dreams every single day. I do it my way, with people I love, and I don’t ever want to live with regrets. STERGER ON! I have had more good fortune than anybody I know, and no matter where life takes me I PROMISE I WILL MAKE IT FUN! Thank you all for the massive outpouring of support and passion, it really is overwhelming. This is what all of you have done- You’ve made a sad situation joyous and inspirational. I can never thank you all enough for your kindness to me. I will never forget it for the rest of my life. All I ask for is one thing, please do not be cynical towards my opponents or negative about our township. I dislike cynicism and negativity even more than politics. They are terrible qualities and they won’t get you anywhere in life. Nobody in life get’s exactly what they thought they were going to get, or even what they earned or deserve. But if you work really hard and you are kind, amazing things will happen to you. I LOVE YOU ALL! I have to much energy and determination for my own good. I’m sure there are some conspirators that don’t know me who will think all this was some kind of Survivor ploy. I give as much as I can to the world, but right now I have to do something for me. When God closes a door, he opens a window. I need to give Survivor one last chance to try to get some closure on that dream. So, tomorrow I am going to walk to California again. This would be selfish if I was married with kids but I’m free as a bird. Bad people will undoubtedly criticize this but it doesn’t matter what your dream is. If it’s your dream then don’t let anyone get in your way! I’ve been haunted for 4 1/2 years by the Survivor producers last words- “you’re too nice”. I can’t accept being too nice as a reason not to let me live my dream. Along the way I will reminisce, visit friends, and ultimately try to get some sort of closure from the Survivor producers when I get there. Feel free to tell Jeff Probst, Mark Burnett, and Lynne Spillman that I’ll be there in the next 70-90 days depending on weather. If you’d like to follow my journey again, I’ll try to post daily video’s on youtube/putgregonsurvivor. I have two awesome instructors covering my Zumba classes until I get back. I love and will miss those ladies until I get back. My goal is to be back by my 31st Birthday on January 25th. Sometimes in life you have to put yourself first. I have to do this for myself. IF YOU ONLY REMEMBER 3 WORDS I SAY, REMEMBER THIS- “LIVE YOUR DREAMS”!
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:20:41 +0000
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