Typically, I love to take a nice bike ride on my Sunday. Nashville has been covered in rain all week, however, and today is no different. Can't mow the lawn. Don't feel like pedaling wet (I'm sure that will happen in a week & change). So, I'm spending my afternoon with a little Madden on the Wii and some planning for the big trip.
To those friends and family worried about my going alone, please don't fret. The Natchez is a slow paced drive with no stops, and according to Steve a perfect beginning bike touring trail. There are public stops with water and food along the way, and even some bike-specific camping sites. I'll be checking at the end of each day and have all the necessary identification if any serious issues should arise.
What I'm most excited about is the alone time. For the past few years, I have been working to the brink of burnout. It has been very important for me, as I am still learning and growing as a technician. My troubleshooting skills have improved greatly, as well as my knowledge / interest in power amps, synths, powered speakers, solid state and tube amps. I have helped friends and learned how to better help customers (won't say my people skills have improved as well as the technical side). Point being, I have put many things on the back burner. I formerly wrote creatively and played music, and almost would have called myself a musician. There is a part of me that has been dormant and out of touch, in order to improve one aspect of my life.
All that being said, I'm not expecting some sort of creative revival that brings me "back to form". Rather, I plan the time will be spent reflecting upon myself and planning my future. Probably will take form in pen and notebook rather than public blog.
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