This week’s blog will be brief (my regrets that it is also a few days late). This past week I’ve been deep in preparation mode. I finished moving out of my apartment in preparation for this trip. That paired with keeping up with training and suddenly switching from launching a Kickstarter project to a GoFundMe project, it seems like my every waking moment has been taken up by something that is not writing blogs here. I am attempting to make a graceful transition from posting twice a week, as I have been, to the once a week I anticipate maintaining on the road. I’m all about realistic expectations from myself.
So this weekend I’m in Vermont with vaccinated friends, celebrating my birthday a month early since I will be in Saint Louis on the actual day. My bedroom at my mom’s house is CHAOS (I rarely use all caps, so I hope that I properly emphasized how chaotic it is). I’ve spent this time trying to keep sane and avoid prolonged panic attacks when conceptualizing how much I have to do before I leave. I have gotten a lot of important things done. I’m more than comfortable with biking 50 miles in a day, I went on a camping trip last weekend to test out my gear (I will elaborate on that in my blog next week), and my bike is in for its pre-ride tune-up (I’m getting all of the important things replaced and puncture-resistant tires!).
This coming week I have to bring order to the previously mentioned CHAOS in my bedroom, get my taxes done, finish up some paid alterations I took on to give myself a bit of extra cash on the trail, train, get my second dose of the vaccine, and pick up my newly tuned-up bike. I can at least say that it feels like less than previous weeks. If I can stay on gear on Sunday and Monday, I think I’ll make it through and get back to a normal posting schedule.
I’ll end this brief blog post by asking you all a question. I had been posting on Tuesday and Thursday as an arbitrary way to keep myself accountable for posting every week. Now that I’m transitioning to one day, what day do you think I should post?
The Stars On the Horizon 
Hi Meghan!
Take one day at a time. And remember, each day will be your very own personal best since you’ve never done this before. Be sure to listen to your body if it’s telling you it needs some rest; your brain may be telling you otherwise, but your body will know best. Focus on enjoying each and every moment as much as possible. Do that, and the miles will melt away and your goals will rush toward you.
And if you need a motivational texting buddy, let me know. Nate or Becca can give you my phone number. This summer, I’m living vicariously through you, so whatever I can do to help – I’m here for you! And when you get back, come on up to camp with Nate and Becca and we’ll celebrate!!!!
Kathy Jewett 🙂
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