2010 January | Tired of I.T!

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Jan 302010

Having mixed feelings about this page, but worth a shot. After all the saving and budgeting that has been performed, there is always deficiencies, and an opportunity to travel that much further. I’m employing the use of Advertisements on the site, which means that if you click some of them, and purchase from the websites in question, I will be able to gain commission that will aid in keeping me on the road. .Purchasing the books linked through this site on Amazon will also provide small amounts of income to [read more]

Want to come ride with me?

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Jan 242010

I’ve previously blogged about my concerns on riding solo around the world, and my fears still remain. There are lots of positives to riding solo – Your own pace, Your own route etc. while at the same time there are a similar amount of negatives – Inability to carry as much gear, No one to bounce ideas off of, lack of companionship, group memory building. Nervous anticipation of not being able to release any emotions or feelings to anyone may in fact do me some real damage in my head. [read more]

The Plan (is no plan)

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Jan 202010

Things are accelerating rather quickly, I’m on the last week of tenancy of my apartment – and also the last week of employment. Big changes coming up in the rather near future. Lots of doors closing in a fairly sequential order leading into traditionally my worst month mentally, usually involving with me becoming hospitalized/sick. To say I’ve got some fear, would be the most truthful comment on this blog all year. I’ve unfortunately had to close another door in my life which changes the course of my direction in life [read more]

Big Sky Bistro Coffee Press/Mug

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Jan 082010

Fine, I’ll admit it. I’m nothing without a cup of coffee in the morning. For that matter, some days it’s two or three to get me by based on my energy levels. Caffeine just seems to fit into my regular daily pattern of requirements. Hey, everyone’s got a vice right? The quest for a perfect cup of coffee on the trail, or while bicycle touring is a pretty important deal for me. Paying upwards of $3 or more for a cup at a retail store does have its benefits (free [read more]

Facing my Fears

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Jan 072010

The new year has brought change, of a magnitude that I never even dreamed of making me feel like I am in a pinball game, being jostled around from the bumpers, not knowing if I should continue to keep hitting the bumpers for the high score, or just let gravity decide and go into the gutter. I’ve been spending my new found spare time with cleaning, packing to leave this place, and going through the touring gear, re-evaluating how I could do things better (more on this later) and more [read more]